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.

4565 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in forex markets

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in forex markets

Money

10 months ago

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to 4-year high

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to 4-year high

Money

10 months ago

Customs releases new update on recruitment, research explains Nigerians' high interest in govt job

Customs releases new update on recruitment, research explains Nigerians' high interest in govt job

Economy

10 months ago

Nigerians rank high among top 10 African migrant communities with highest income in US

Nigerians rank high among top 10 African migrant communities with highest income in US

Economy

10 months ago

New exchange rate: CBN’s new policy helps naira’s value rise by over N100

New exchange rate: CBN’s new policy helps naira’s value rise by over N100

Money

10 months ago

New exchange rate as naira falls against US dollar, pound, euro in official, black markets

New exchange rate as naira falls against US dollar, pound, euro in official, black markets

Money

10 months ago

Airtel CEO urges Nigerian Govt to approve call and data tariff hike, gives reasons

Airtel CEO urges Nigerian Govt to approve call and data tariff hike, gives reasons

Technology

10 months ago

Airtel CEO has joined MTN CEO to call on the Nigerian Communications Commission to approve adjustments of call and data tariff, citing rising operational costs.

Apply now: Tony Elumelu Foundation opens application for 2025 entrepreneurship programme

Apply now: Tony Elumelu Foundation opens application for 2025 entrepreneurship programme

Money

10 months ago

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is now accepting applications from young African entrepreneurs for a chance to get world class training and funding.

MRS filling station confirms new fuel price as NNPC, others make pump adjustments

MRS filling station confirms new fuel price as NNPC, others make pump adjustments

Energy

10 months ago

Filling stations continue to maintain the fuel price slash announced during the yuletide by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery.

Finland announces new salary requirement to apply for residency permit for Nigerians, others

Finland announces new salary requirement to apply for residency permit for Nigerians, others

Industry

10 months ago

Finland, one of the most south-after countries for studies and settlements by Nigerians, has announced new salary requirements for Nigerians and other foreigners.

Lagos govt launches new tourism initiative to boost state’s GDP

Lagos govt launches new tourism initiative to boost state’s GDP

Economy

10 months ago

The Lagos State government has launched a new initiative to attract Nigerians from the diaspora and lovers of Lagos to boost the state's Gross Domestic Product.

FG set to serve as loan guarantor for Nigerians, details emerge

FG set to serve as loan guarantor for Nigerians, details emerge

Money

10 months ago

The administration of President Bola Tinubu will launch the National Credit Guarantee System (NCGS)for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

BUA Refinery: Management clarifies 90% completion reports, makes promises

BUA Refinery: Management clarifies 90% completion reports, makes promises

Economy

10 months ago

BUA Refinery has dismissed reports that its project is now 90% completed and has promised Nigerians that it plans to deliver on the project soon.

UK releases new salary requirements for skilled worker visas

UK releases new salary requirements for skilled worker visas

Economy

10 months ago

The United Kingdom government has increased the minimum salary requirement for those wishing to apply for a skilled work visa from January 1, 2025.

Nelson Elemi and 3 other young Nigerian investors that will shape 2025

Nelson Elemi and 3 other young Nigerian investors that will shape 2025

Economy

10 months ago

A group of Nigerian young investors is poised to make an impact in 2025 through their innovative businesses and strategic investment plans for the year.

Dave Ibemere