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.

4322 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Money

10 months ago

Full list: New ranking for Nigeria in List of 10 African countries with lowest fuel prices

Full list: New ranking for Nigeria in List of 10 African countries with lowest fuel prices

Economy

10 months ago

Relief for customers as GTBank opens all branches weekend, sets closing time

Relief for customers as GTBank opens all branches weekend, sets closing time

Industry

10 months ago

Marketers gives reasons as 42 million liters of imported fuel set to arrive Nigeria

Marketers gives reasons as 42 million liters of imported fuel set to arrive Nigeria

Energy

10 months ago

New exchange rates as Naira gains against dollar, euro, pound sterling in official market

New exchange rates as Naira gains against dollar, euro, pound sterling in official market

Money

10 months ago

Dangote refinery achieves another record in petrol supply after receiving crude from NNPC

Dangote refinery achieves another record in petrol supply after receiving crude from NNPC

Energy

10 months ago

Nigerians to be affected as Canada makes changes to foreign workers' visa rules

Nigerians to be affected as Canada makes changes to foreign workers' visa rules

Industry

10 months ago

The Canadian government is working towards implementing new rules that will reduce companies trying to employ foreign workers, including Nigerians.

Lagos govt launches initiative to boost GDP, tourism, gives Details

Lagos govt launches initiative to boost GDP, tourism, gives Details

Economy

10 months ago

The Lagos state government has again taken a bold step to improve tourism and boost its gross domestic product (GDP). The latest move targets cultural heritage.

IMF responds to claims it directed President Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy, devalue naira

IMF responds to claims it directed President Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy, devalue naira

Economy

10 months ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has responded to claims it advised President Tinubu to remove the fuel subsidy and devalue the naira, clarifying its role.

First Bank clarifies system migration, assures customers of uninterrupted banking service

First Bank clarifies system migration, assures customers of uninterrupted banking service

Money

10 months ago

FirstBank has provided clarification on the upcoming system migration, clarifying that the transition will solely affect vendor platforms and not banking services.

CBN makes final decision old naira notes after Reps Dec 31 deadline instruction

CBN makes final decision old naira notes after Reps Dec 31 deadline instruction

Money

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has responded to the House of Representatives call for the old naira notes to be replaced quickly before December 31, 2024.

First Bank announces date for system migration, advises customers on service disruption

First Bank announces date for system migration, advises customers on service disruption

Money

10 months ago

First Bank of Nigeria has announced it will affect certain activities and transactions including invoice submissions on the current Electronic Business Suite.

Nigerians pay thousands monthly on cooking gas and electricity

Nigerians pay thousands monthly on cooking gas and electricity

Energy

10 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has provided insight on the rising cost of living in Nigeria measured with cooking gas prices and cost of electricity.

Helicopter carrying NNPCL employees crashes in Port Harcourt, details emerge

Helicopter carrying NNPCL employees crashes in Port Harcourt, details emerge

Economy

10 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has provided an update on the helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

CBN announces date Nigerians abroad can apply for BVN, operate naira bank account

CBN announces date Nigerians abroad can apply for BVN, operate naira bank account

Money

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working with Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to develop a platform that will allow Nigerians abroad apply for BVN.

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