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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Traders give prices of popular rice brands in Nigeria ahead of festivities

Traders give prices of popular rice brands in Nigeria ahead of festivities

Money

10 months ago

Air Peace debunks 80% flight offer circulating on social media, advises Nigerians

Air Peace debunks 80% flight offer circulating on social media, advises Nigerians

Industry

10 months ago

More money: Nigeria exports electricity to 3 African countries, makes over N181bn in 9 months

More money: Nigeria exports electricity to 3 African countries, makes over N181bn in 9 months

Energy

10 months ago

CBN names those behind cash scarcity, slams N150m fine on banks

CBN names those behind cash scarcity, slams N150m fine on banks

Money

10 months ago

New exchange rate: Naira appreciates against US dollar in forex markets

New exchange rate: Naira appreciates against US dollar in forex markets

Money

10 months ago

Nigeria’s newest commercial bank announces job opportunity for graduates, releases link to apply

Nigeria’s newest commercial bank announces job opportunity for graduates, releases link to apply

Money

10 months ago

Oil marketers send message to Dangote refinery as NNPC reduces fuel price

Oil marketers send message to Dangote refinery as NNPC reduces fuel price

Energy

10 months ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Dangote refinery to adjust its petrol price as the landing cost has fallen.

CBN makes slight adjustments to Customs Exchange rate to clear goods

CBN makes slight adjustments to Customs Exchange rate to clear goods

Money

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adjusted the Customs duty rates as the Nigeran currency improve in value In the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

After Ekiti, Abia, another Nigerian state announces plans to build airport

After Ekiti, Abia, another Nigerian state announces plans to build airport

Industry

10 months ago

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to complete the construction of another international airport in the state before Governor Sanwo-Olu's tenure ends.

New price of beans excites Nigerians as traders make adjustments

New price of beans excites Nigerians as traders make adjustments

Economy

10 months ago

There is a sense of relief and excitement among Nigerians following the significant drop in the price of beans, which had been on the rise in recent months.

CBN data shows money supply above N100 trillion amid cash scarcity in banks

CBN data shows money supply above N100 trillion amid cash scarcity in banks

Money

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria shows that the money supply in Nigeria has now surpassed N100 trillion, driven by savings deposits and time deposits.

Bolt, Uber, other ride-hailing drivers adjust fares above app-quoted prices

Bolt, Uber, other ride-hailing drivers adjust fares above app-quoted prices

Money

10 months ago

Nigerian ride-hailing drivers are increasingly charging higher fares than app-quoted prices to cope with rising petrol costs, currently above N1,000 per litre.

New pump price expected as petrol landing cost drops N70 below Dangote price

New pump price expected as petrol landing cost drops N70 below Dangote price

Energy

10 months ago

Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has revealed that the price of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has reduced below Dangote petrol.

Elon Musk wealth soars to highest level in history, Dangote gets new position in world ranking

Elon Musk wealth soars to highest level in history, Dangote gets new position in world ranking

Money

10 months ago

Elon Musk’s net worth has recorded an unprecedented surge to over $400 billion, marking him as the richest person in history, while Dangote achieves a new ranking.

More Nigerians secure POS terminals as new withdrawal, deposit charges emerge

More Nigerians secure POS terminals as new withdrawal, deposit charges emerge

Money

10 months ago

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System has revealed a growing number of Point of Sale (PoS) terminals being deployed amid cash challenges in the country.

Dave Ibemere