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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.

5229 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN announces new exchange rates as naira records first loss against US dollar after 7 days

CBN announces new exchange rates as naira records first loss against US dollar after 7 days

Money

10 months ago

Nigerian stock market records another positive performance

Nigerian stock market records another positive performance

Capital Market

10 months ago

ngCERT alerts Nigerians using Android phones on malware targeting WhatsApp, banking apps

ngCERT alerts Nigerians using Android phones on malware targeting WhatsApp, banking apps

Technology

10 months ago

Nigeria to get new international cargo airport as FG partners Plateau govt

Nigeria to get new international cargo airport as FG partners Plateau govt

Economy

10 months ago

Air Peace shares details as Oshiomole allegedly locks Abuja airport gate after missing his flight

Air Peace shares details as Oshiomole allegedly locks Abuja airport gate after missing his flight

Industry

10 months ago

Nigeria’s stock market rises by 0.18% after public holidays, 5 companies lead gainers' table

Nigeria’s stock market rises by 0.18% after public holidays, 5 companies lead gainers' table

Capital Market

10 months ago

Dangote drops in world’s billionaire ranking, loses over N400bn in hours

Dangote drops in world’s billionaire ranking, loses over N400bn in hours

Money

10 months ago

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries, has recorded a massive drop in his wealth, affecting his ranking among the world’s billionaires.

Relief for BDC operators as CBN announces new deadline for recapitalisation

Relief for BDC operators as CBN announces new deadline for recapitalisation

Economy

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided relief for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators following the decision to extend the deadline by another six months.

Nigerians react as CBEX resumes operation, shares new update on account balance

Nigerians react as CBEX resumes operation, shares new update on account balance

Money

10 months ago

Digital Ponzi scheme Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) operators has reportedly made available account balance of investors as EFCC continue its chase.

Filling stations reduce fuel prices, expert predicts further drop in June, July

Filling stations reduce fuel prices, expert predicts further drop in June, July

Energy

10 months ago

Several filling stations across Nigeria have reduced petrol prices as the naira strengthens, with experts predicting further decreases in June and July.

Rewane predicts new naira against US dollar exchange rate in June, July

Rewane predicts new naira against US dollar exchange rate in June, July

Money

10 months ago

Bismarck Rewane, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Financial Derivatives Company, has shared his forecast for the naira against the dollar in the FX markets.

Nigeria's stock market records highest daily gain as investors make over N1trn

Nigeria's stock market records highest daily gain as investors make over N1trn

Capital Market

10 months ago

The Nigerian stock market has improved with Fidelity Bank Plc, Legendary Investments Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Zenith Bank and the GTCO the most active stocks.

9 Nigerian banks spend big on advertising to win customers

9 Nigerian banks spend big on advertising to win customers

Capital Market

10 months ago

Commercial banks in Nigeria are facing strong competition from fintech companies and are now committing more funds to advertising, marketing campaigns.

NGX chairman excited as Dangote refinery plans to sell shares to Nigerians

NGX chairman excited as Dangote refinery plans to sell shares to Nigerians

Capital Market

10 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) is getting ready to welcome Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals into the list of public listed companies.

Dangote refinery imports more crude oil from US, gives reasons

Dangote refinery imports more crude oil from US, gives reasons

Industry

10 months ago

Dangote Petroluem Refinery has looked to the United States for crude oil as its processing level increases while Nigeria struggle to meet its OPEC quota.

Dave Ibemere