Dave Ibemere

Education: Bachelor of Science Mass Communication (2015), Master of Science Mass Communication University of Lagos (2018), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024

Experience: Business/Financial Analyst, BusinessDay Newspaper (2017-2019), Data journalist/financial analyst, Dataphyte (2019), Business Editor/HOD, Ripples Nigeria (2019-2021)

Awards: Staff of the Year, BusinessDay Research (2019), Awardee IFRA (French government) research award, UNILAG(2018), Information is a Beautiful international award-longlist nominee (2019), Top Business Editor Legit.ng (2022, 2023, 2024)

Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

4561 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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After viral video against NNPC petrol, Ardova sends warning to content creators

After viral video against NNPC petrol, Ardova sends warning to content creators

Energy

8 months ago

New exchange rate as dollar crashes again in official, black forex market

New exchange rate as dollar crashes again in official, black forex market

Money

8 months ago

Kyari reassures Nigerians on fuel quality at NNPC stations, shares next action

Kyari reassures Nigerians on fuel quality at NNPC stations, shares next action

Energy

8 months ago

NNPC reacts to reports of importing 200m litres of PMS in February

NNPC reacts to reports of importing 200m litres of PMS in February

Energy

8 months ago

CBN instructs Access, UBA, GTBank, other banks to publish details of dormant accounts

CBN instructs Access, UBA, GTBank, other banks to publish details of dormant accounts

Money

8 months ago

After MTN, Airtel announces new call rates, releases updated data prices

After MTN, Airtel announces new call rates, releases updated data prices

Technology

8 months ago

Nigeria’s foreign reserves balance drop below $40 billion, CBN releases latest balance

Nigeria’s foreign reserves balance drop below $40 billion, CBN releases latest balance

Money

8 months ago

Nigeria's foreign reserves have dropped below $40 billion, with the currency reserves now $2 billion lower than at the start of 2025, amid efforts to clear FX debts.

Traders sell at new exchange rate as dollar crashes by over N100 in black market

Traders sell at new exchange rate as dollar crashes by over N100 in black market

Money

8 months ago

The naira is performing strongly against the US dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange market, a big boost for the recovery of the Nigerian economy.

States Nigerians pay more to travel by air, bus, water, Okada in Nigeria

States Nigerians pay more to travel by air, bus, water, Okada in Nigeria

Money

8 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has provided insight into how Nigerians travel from one part of the country using various means of transportation.

Two filling stations sell fuel cheaper than NNPC’s price of N945 per litre

Two filling stations sell fuel cheaper than NNPC’s price of N945 per litre

Money

8 months ago

Two filling stations in the country are selling fuel below the prices of National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited after an agreement with Dangote.

OPEC predicts new fuel price in Nigeria as Dangote Refinery shares good news

OPEC predicts new fuel price in Nigeria as Dangote Refinery shares good news

Energy

8 months ago

There are expectations from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will help reduce fuel prices.

Oil marketers share findings after allegations NNPC's petrol burns faster than Dangote’s

Oil marketers share findings after allegations NNPC's petrol burns faster than Dangote’s

Energy

8 months ago

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has reacted to the claims that NNPC petrol burns faster than Dangote's petrol.

CBN releases new official exchange rates as Naira appreciates against US dollar in black market

CBN releases new official exchange rates as Naira appreciates against US dollar in black market

Money

8 months ago

The Nigerian currency exchange rate against the United States dollar and other currencies recorded a change in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market window.

Aliko Dangote begins another $400m project after completing refinery

Aliko Dangote begins another $400m project after completing refinery

Industry

8 months ago

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has announced plans for the expansion of the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia, doubling its capacity to 5 million tons.

Phone call, SMS rates rise after data price changes

Phone call, SMS rates rise after data price changes

Technology

8 months ago

Telecommunication companies are set to follow MTN Nigeria's lead in raising the prices of phone calls, short messages, and data following NCC approval.

Dave Ibemere