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.

4567 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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NNPC, TotalEnergies invite Nigerian graduates to apply for scholarship opportunity in France

NNPC, TotalEnergies invite Nigerian graduates to apply for scholarship opportunity in France

Economy

10 months ago

FG begins construction of another international airport, state governor excited

FG begins construction of another international airport, state governor excited

Technology

10 months ago

Dangote slashes petrol prices, names 3 banks approved to buy on credit

Dangote slashes petrol prices, names 3 banks approved to buy on credit

Energy

10 months ago

Fuel price expected to change as petrol landing cost drops again

Fuel price expected to change as petrol landing cost drops again

Economy

10 months ago

UK govt announces new financial requirements for visa application, Nigerians affected

UK govt announces new financial requirements for visa application, Nigerians affected

Economy

10 months ago

CBN sets new daily, weekly cash withdrawal limit for Pos operators

CBN sets new daily, weekly cash withdrawal limit for Pos operators

Money

10 months ago

Tinubu projects new naira exchange, inflation rates in 2025 -“time for Lamentation is over”

Tinubu projects new naira exchange, inflation rates in 2025 -“time for Lamentation is over”

Economy

10 months ago

President Tinubu has shared a message of hope for Nigerians ahead of 2025 at the 2025 budget presentation named ‘Restoration Budget’ on Wednesday, December 15.

Quilox, NAFDAC join hands to fight sale of fake drinks

Quilox, NAFDAC join hands to fight sale of fake drinks

Industry

10 months ago

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again retierated its zero tolence for fake drinks as it partners Quilox Club.

2024 recruitment: NNPC announces interview dates, venue for successful applicants

2024 recruitment: NNPC announces interview dates, venue for successful applicants

Energy

10 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has notified successful candidates from the Computer-Based Test (CBT) about the interview dates.

LCCI warns Nigerian businesses to prepare for tougher challenges in 2025

LCCI warns Nigerian businesses to prepare for tougher challenges in 2025

Economy

10 months ago

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has provided insight into what Nigerian businesses should expect in 2025 and polices of the CBN.

Federal government targets new borrowing in 2025, gives reasons

Federal government targets new borrowing in 2025, gives reasons

Economy

10 months ago

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, has provided insight into the 2025 budget and revealed plans to borrow.

Naira depreciates against US dollar in official market, rises in black market

Naira depreciates against US dollar in official market, rises in black market

Money

10 months ago

The latest exchange rate for the naira shows that the value of Nigerian currency fell in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window.

Nigeria services some loans collected from IMF, China, France, Japan, Germany, others

Nigeria services some loans collected from IMF, China, France, Japan, Germany, others

Economy

10 months ago

The Debt Management Office has provided a breakdown of how much Nigeria's government is spending to pay off debts owed amid plans to borrow more.

Nigerian entrepreneurs share N11m in TrendX’s Pitch2win competition

Nigerian entrepreneurs share N11m in TrendX’s Pitch2win competition

Technology

10 months ago

Winners have emerged from TrendX’s Pitch2Win competition, where young Nigerian entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel for funding.

Transcorp Hotels plc celebrates Dupe Olusola, welcomes new MD/CEO

Transcorp Hotels plc celebrates Dupe Olusola, welcomes new MD/CEO

Industry

10 months ago

Transcorp Hotels PLC is set to have a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from January 2025 as Dupe Olusola bows out after four years at the helm.

Dave Ibemere