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.

4572 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Oil marketers speak on Dangote petrol price as filling stations adjust pumps again

Oil marketers speak on Dangote petrol price as filling stations adjust pumps again

Energy

a year ago

After Nigerian bank lost N10 billion, EFCC arrests four hackers, releases their names

After Nigerian bank lost N10 billion, EFCC arrests four hackers, releases their names

Money

a year ago

Transcorp’s CEO Omogiafo advocates for equitable energy access and gender inclusion

Transcorp’s CEO Omogiafo advocates for equitable energy access and gender inclusion

Energy

a year ago

Dangote raises alarm over unsold petrol at his refinery, invites buyers

Dangote raises alarm over unsold petrol at his refinery, invites buyers

Energy

a year ago

FG, BOI open application portal for Nigerians to get business loan, share link

FG, BOI open application portal for Nigerians to get business loan, share link

Economy

a year ago

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in official market

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in official market

Money

a year ago

More job losses expected as another foreign company announces plan to leave Nigeria, gives reasons

More job losses expected as another foreign company announces plan to leave Nigeria, gives reasons

Industry

a year ago

South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay has decided to leave Nigeria, less than five years after it announced with excitement that it is investing in Nigeria.

After opening new branch, LOTUS bank clinches 2 awards for innovation, ethical practice

After opening new branch, LOTUS bank clinches 2 awards for innovation, ethical practice

Money

a year ago

One of Nigeria's banks, LOTUS Bank, has received two awards for innovation and ethical practice at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards and the BAFI award.

Filling stations speaks on new fuel price, complains of low patronage

Filling stations speaks on new fuel price, complains of low patronage

Money

a year ago

Oil marketers are complaining that the cost of operation is very high and their retail stations are not having the level of patronage from Nigerians.

Traders increase price for bag of rice as Christmas celebration draws closer

Traders increase price for bag of rice as Christmas celebration draws closer

Industry

a year ago

Traders across marketers have adjusted the price for a bag of rice despite recent moves by the Nigerian government to crash food prices nationwide.

Air Peace advises Nigerians after rumours of 100% increase in ticket prices from November 1

Air Peace advises Nigerians after rumours of 100% increase in ticket prices from November 1

Industry

a year ago

Air Peace has released a statement debunking rumours of a 100% ticket price increase from November 1 and has advised customers to rely on official company updates.

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has hiked the exchange rate to clear goods at the nation's ports as naira continues to struggle both in the official and black markets.

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

a year ago

The list of African countries with the cheapest fuel pump prices has been revealed, and Nigeria has taken a new position after government removed subsidy.

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

a year ago

Guaranty Trust Bank has announced that all branches will be open on Saturday and Sunday as a way of offering support to customers affected by the system upgrade

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

a year ago

Petroleum marketers have disclosed that 42 million litres of imported petrol are on the way and have explained their reasons for choosing to import.

Dave Ibemere