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.

4235 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Top Nigerian company predicts new naira to dollar exchange rates

Top Nigerian company predicts new naira to dollar exchange rates

Money

28 days ago

Nigerian stock market value rises by N67bn after another positive trading day

Nigerian stock market value rises by N67bn after another positive trading day

Capital Market

29 days ago

CBN says Nigerians’ confidence in naira strengthens as official, black market rates converge

CBN says Nigerians’ confidence in naira strengthens as official, black market rates converge

Money

29 days ago

New exchange rate for Naira against US dollar as CBN announces external reserves balance

New exchange rate for Naira against US dollar as CBN announces external reserves balance

Money

29 days ago

Another company acquires MultiChoice, owner of DStv, GOtv, in mega deal, makes promises

Another company acquires MultiChoice, owner of DStv, GOtv, in mega deal, makes promises

Industry

29 days ago

NNPCL releases 22 achievements as new CEO Ojulari marks 100 days in office

NNPCL releases 22 achievements as new CEO Ojulari marks 100 days in office

Energy

29 days ago

Nigeria stock market continues rally, ranks among best-performing in Africa

Nigeria stock market continues rally, ranks among best-performing in Africa

Capital Market

30 days ago

The Nigerian stock market continues its strong performance as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) make a decision.

Top ten fastest-growing sectors in Nigeria, Q1 2025

Top ten fastest-growing sectors in Nigeria, Q1 2025

Money

30 days ago

The The National Bureau of Statistics has provided insight into the Nigerian economy using Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as 10 sectors lead growth.

CBN makes decision on interest rate for loans, savings after 2-day meeting

CBN makes decision on interest rate for loans, savings after 2-day meeting

Economy

30 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided on the benchmark interest rate, as well as the Cash Reserve and liquidity ratio.

Cost of cooking a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria rises to new high, now 40% of minimum wage

Cost of cooking a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria rises to new high, now 40% of minimum wage

Economy

30 days ago

A new report released by SBM Intelligence has provided an insight into the rising cost of preparing a pot of Jollof rice, and states it is the most expensive.

Dollar crashes in black market as CBN's MPC member predicts new exchange rate

Dollar crashes in black market as CBN's MPC member predicts new exchange rate

Money

a month ago

The exchange rate of the US dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the black market has dropped against the Nigerian currency.

Stock market starts new week on positive note ahead of MPC decision

Stock market starts new week on positive note ahead of MPC decision

Capital Market

a month ago

Stock market has started the new week on a positive note, as data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that the ASI and market capitalisation improved.

CBN releases Access, UBA, Zenith other banks' updated interest rates for loans, savings

CBN releases Access, UBA, Zenith other banks' updated interest rates for loans, savings

Money

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the latest savings and lending interest rates for all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country ahead of the MPC meeting.

Dangote set to slash petrol price again as date for free distribution nears

Dangote set to slash petrol price again as date for free distribution nears

Energy

a month ago

Aliko Dangote’s petroleum refinery is set to change petrol pricing in the country as the date nears for the deployment of CNG-powered trucks to deliver fuel.

Full list: Dangote Refinery set to become world’s 6th largest refinery

Full list: Dangote Refinery set to become world’s 6th largest refinery

Energy

a month ago

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria is now set to become the sixth-largest refinery in the world, as work on key refining units is expected to be completed.

Dave Ibemere