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

Importers to pay more as Customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports increases again

Importers to pay more as Customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports increases again

Money

9 months ago

Nigerians to pay lower prices for fuel at filling stations, but change is very little

Nigerians to pay lower prices for fuel at filling stations, but change is very little

Energy

9 months ago

New cement price: Dangote, Lafarge, BUA announce massive revenue in 2024

New cement price: Dangote, Lafarge, BUA announce massive revenue in 2024

Industry

9 months ago

Again, naira depreciates in value against US dollar euro

Again, naira depreciates in value against US dollar euro

Money

9 months ago

CBN gives instructions to banks on sale of mint naira notes to hawkers

CBN gives instructions to banks on sale of mint naira notes to hawkers

Money

9 months ago

Forbes: Net worth of Nigeria’s top 3 richest men rises, Dangote leads

Forbes: Net worth of Nigeria’s top 3 richest men rises, Dangote leads

Money

9 months ago

NNPC speaks on reported plan to remove Mele Kyari as GCEO

NNPC speaks on reported plan to remove Mele Kyari as GCEO

Energy

9 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed rumors that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to remove Mele Kyari as company's GCEO.

Air Peace speaks after bird attack on aircraft, passenger shares experience

Air Peace speaks after bird attack on aircraft, passenger shares experience

Industry

9 months ago

Air Peace has explained why its flight was forced to abort before takeoff following a bird strike and has assured Nigerians of commitment to safety.

Again, Access Bank secures deal to take over another bank, CEO shares excitement

Again, Access Bank secures deal to take over another bank, CEO shares excitement

Money

9 months ago

Access Bank Holdings has continued its expansion into the African market with a new deal to become the majority shareholder of Afrasia Bank Limited.

Aba power company seeks approval to increase electricity tariff

Aba power company seeks approval to increase electricity tariff

Business and Economy

9 months ago

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has received a proposal from Aba Power Limited Electric (APLE) for an increase in the electricity tariff.

CBN releases latest euro, pound exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

CBN releases latest euro, pound exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

Money

9 months ago

The naira has depreciated once again against the US dollar, pound, and euro in the foreign exchange market but improved against the pound and euro.

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 2-year high

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 2-year high

Money

9 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that Nigeria's external reserves have risen to their highest level since June 2022, following the end of oil subsidy.

More money for FG as NNPC announces increase in oil production after discovery of new oil wells

More money for FG as NNPC announces increase in oil production after discovery of new oil wells

Business and Economy

9 months ago

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported that there is crude oil production and also gas production a boost to government revenue.

NNPC announces senior management appointments, explains decision

NNPC announces senior management appointments, explains decision

Energy

9 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has made changes to its leadership position amid efforts to find solution to rising fuel prices.

After falling to record low, naira bounces back, appreciates by 2.6% against dollar

After falling to record low, naira bounces back, appreciates by 2.6% against dollar

Money

9 months ago

The value of Nigerian currency, the naira, has been appreciated against the United States dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Dave Ibemere