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.

4573 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Naira’s value depreciates further against US dollar

Naira’s value depreciates further against US dollar

Money

a year ago

Telcos seek govt approval to deactivate Nigerian banks’ USSD service, give reasons

Telcos seek govt approval to deactivate Nigerian banks’ USSD service, give reasons

Technology

a year ago

Dealers quote new cement price as another billionaire starts cement production

Dealers quote new cement price as another billionaire starts cement production

Industry

a year ago

New diesel price at filling station as NBS shows most expensive states to buy

New diesel price at filling station as NBS shows most expensive states to buy

Energy

a year ago

Nigerian music lovers to pay more as Spotify announces 44% increase in monthly subscription fee

Nigerian music lovers to pay more as Spotify announces 44% increase in monthly subscription fee

Technology

a year ago

Traders quote new price for toothpaste, Nigerians switch to chewing stick

Traders quote new price for toothpaste, Nigerians switch to chewing stick

Economy

a year ago

CBN gives new pound, euro, other currencies’ exchange rates as Naira crashes against US dollar

CBN gives new pound, euro, other currencies’ exchange rates as Naira crashes against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency has depreciated once again against the United States dollar but gained value against the British pound and the euro in the FX markets.

Video, camera: WhatsApp announces 6 new exciting features for Android and iPhone users

Video, camera: WhatsApp announces 6 new exciting features for Android and iPhone users

Technology

a year ago

WhatsApp has introduced new features for Android and iPhone users, making the messaging app even more personalized after recently introducing Artificial Intelligence

Price of kerosene shoots up by 5.95%, NBS lists 10 most expensive states to buy

Price of kerosene shoots up by 5.95%, NBS lists 10 most expensive states to buy

Industry

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the price of kerosene has increased again and provided a breakdown of states with the highest, cheapest prices

‘We are looking for’: FIRS announces fresh recruitment for young graduates, lists requirements

‘We are looking for’: FIRS announces fresh recruitment for young graduates, lists requirements

Money

a year ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to recruit young Nigerian graduates for full-time appointments to become tax masters.

Dollar exchange rate drops by over N60 as naira bounces back after CBN intervention

Dollar exchange rate drops by over N60 as naira bounces back after CBN intervention

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency has appreciated in value against the US dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX), the official market.

Full ranking: GTBank, Zenith lead, Wema 10th in list of Nigeria’s most profitable banks in 2024

Full ranking: GTBank, Zenith lead, Wema 10th in list of Nigeria’s most profitable banks in 2024

Money

a year ago

Nigerian commercial banks have reported a further increase in their profit in the first half of 2024, with Guaranty Trust Bank leading the pack during the period.

UK work visa: More companies ready to sponsor skilled Nigerians, govt releases list

UK work visa: More companies ready to sponsor skilled Nigerians, govt releases list

Industry

a year ago

The United Kingdom job market is opening up more opportunities for Nigerians seeking to relocate for work, with the added benefit of bringing family members.

Filling stations adjust diesel pump price, Bauchi, Gombe lead list of 10 most expensive states

Filling stations adjust diesel pump price, Bauchi, Gombe lead list of 10 most expensive states

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria’s average diesel price rose to N1,418.83 in September 2024, with Bauchi, Gombe, and Akwa Ibom recording the highest prices among 36 sttaes.

Finally, NNPC, oil marketers agree on new fuel price, begin loading

Finally, NNPC, oil marketers agree on new fuel price, begin loading

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement on ex-fuel price.

Dave Ibemere