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)

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.

3832 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Nigerian airline suspends operation, cancels all flights

Nigerian airline suspends operation, cancels all flights

a month ago

Full list: Nigerians to pay more to travel as UK announces new visa fee

Full list: Nigerians to pay more to travel as UK announces new visa fee

a month ago

Bridge Merchant Enterprise: Agritech startup changing the stories of smallholder farmers in Africa

Bridge Merchant Enterprise: Agritech startup changing the stories of smallholder...

a month ago

Naira recovers against US dollar in official, unofficial markets

Naira recovers against US dollar in official, unofficial markets

a month ago

Petrol prices soar as MRS and other filling stations announce new prices

Petrol prices soar as MRS and other filling stations announce new prices

a month ago

Innovation: How Zendit, an AI-powered logistics firm is transforming delivery services in Nigeria

Innovation: How Zendit, an AI-powered logistics firm is transforming delivery se...

a month ago

Elon Musk sells social media platform X for $33bn, unveils future plans

Elon Musk sells social media platform X for $33bn, unveils future plans

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company, xAI, in a $33 billion deal and has provided an explanation for the decision.

GTCO announces record-breaking profit in 2024, CEO speaks on performance, future plans

GTCO announces record-breaking profit in 2024, CEO speaks on performance, future plans

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced a record profit, cementing its place as one of the best financial institutions to invest in Nigeria.

Nigeria stock market decreases by 1.99% in March as company announces plan to delist

Nigeria stock market decreases by 1.99% in March as company announces plan to delist

The Nigerian stock market closed March in negative territory despite ending the last trading day positive, as Guaranty Trust Holding Company attracted investors.

Sallah: Filling stations announce new petrol pump price

Sallah: Filling stations announce new petrol pump price

Filling station owners have adjusted their fuel prices following the decision by Dangote refinery to end sales in naira and also depots have increased prices.

Naira gets new ranking in list of weakest currencies in Africa

Naira gets new ranking in list of weakest currencies in Africa

The Nigerian currency, naira, has been ranked among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to latest data from Forbes for March.

Access, FirstBank, GTB, UBA, Zenith, others to close branches nationwide for 2 days

Access, FirstBank, GTB, UBA, Zenith, others to close branches nationwide for 2 days

Access Bank, Zenith, United Bank for Africa, Guaranty Trust Bank and other commercial banks are expected to be closed for two days across the country

NNPC announces plans to sell shares to Nigerians, takes another action

NNPC announces plans to sell shares to Nigerians, takes another action

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has announced plans to list the company's shares publicly on the Nigerian exchange

Zenith Bank declares massive profit, Jim Ovia to become over N20bn richer

Zenith Bank declares massive profit, Jim Ovia to become over N20bn richer

Zenith Bank has announced massive growth in its revenue for 204, with founder Jim Ovia set to receive over N24 billion as rewards for his investment.

Court reserves judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC's price hike dispute

Court reserves judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC's price hike dispute

Court has reserved judgment in the case between MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the price hike.

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