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.

4321 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

NNPC denies disparity in crude oil production figures with NUPRC

NNPC denies disparity in crude oil production figures with NUPRC

Energy

9 months ago

Experts predict another increase in interest rate as inflation continues to rise

Experts predict another increase in interest rate as inflation continues to rise

Money

9 months ago

Nigeria's GDP grows by 3.46% in 3rd quarter, 10 sectors lead

Nigeria's GDP grows by 3.46% in 3rd quarter, 10 sectors lead

Economy

9 months ago

“Joy to our people”: NNPC unveils plan to transform Nigerian football into EPL, La Liga, others

“Joy to our people”: NNPC unveils plan to transform Nigerian football into EPL, La Liga, others

Industry

9 months ago

Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost agribusiness across all 774 local governments

Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost agribusiness across all 774 local governments

Industry

9 months ago

Nigerian Govt shares benefit of fuel subsidy removal as Dangote slashes petrol price

Nigerian Govt shares benefit of fuel subsidy removal as Dangote slashes petrol price

Energy

9 months ago

New data shows 10 states with highest food prices in Nigeria

New data shows 10 states with highest food prices in Nigeria

Economy

9 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Nigeria's food inflation accelerated in the month of October 2024, worst in Sokoto, Edo, and Borno states.

LCCI sends debt sustainability warning as Tinubu govt plans to borrow another $2.2bn

LCCI sends debt sustainability warning as Tinubu govt plans to borrow another $2.2bn

Economy

9 months ago

The LCCI warns Nigeria's rising debt, now N87.4 trillion, risks fiscal stability, urging transparent use of Tinubu's proposed $2.2 billion loan for infrastructure.

2 in 3 Nigerian households lack money for healthy food new report shows

2 in 3 Nigerian households lack money for healthy food new report shows

Business and Economy

9 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has released the Nigeria General Household Survey – Panel (GHS-Panel) Wave 5 (2023/2024) which captures social economic challenges.

Govt agency partners TikTok for online safety, digital literacy

Govt agency partners TikTok for online safety, digital literacy

Money

9 months ago

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has shared some online safety tips, expressing its commitment to safeguarding Nigerians.

Over 20 states enrol for Africa Development Bank's N850bn agric scheme

Over 20 states enrol for Africa Development Bank's N850bn agric scheme

Economy

9 months ago

The African Development Bank has added more Nigerian states to its agricultural fund programme, which aims to boost food security and support development in Nigeria.

NBS data shows diesel price rises by 43.41% in one year

NBS data shows diesel price rises by 43.41% in one year

Economy

9 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) has increased in the month of October 2024.

Again, CBN adjusts Customs exchange rate to clear goods as naira falls against US dollar

Again, CBN adjusts Customs exchange rate to clear goods as naira falls against US dollar

Money

9 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again adjusted the Nigerian Customs' exchange rate, which is used by importers to clear goods at airports, and ports.

Nigerian bank announces date, time for card maintenance, advises customers

Nigerian bank announces date, time for card maintenance, advises customers

Money

9 months ago

Ecobank has announced an upcoming card maintenance schedule that may result in service disruptions for at least two hours and has advised customers.

CAC deregisters companies, warns Nigerians against doing business with them

CAC deregisters companies, warns Nigerians against doing business with them

Industry

9 months ago

The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced that companies have been struck off the list of registered entities in Nigeria and has issued a warning to Nigerians.

Dave Ibemere