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)

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.

3535 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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First Bank announces new name, shareholders approve new identity

First Bank announces new name, shareholders approve new identity

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Nigeria’s oil production drops to 30,000bpd in January, misses OPEC quota

Nigeria’s oil production drops to 30,000bpd in January, misses OPEC quota

12 hours ago

Another bank set to commence operation in Nigeria next month

Another bank set to commence operation in Nigeria next month

12 hours ago

Another foreign airline begins operation in Nigeria, first-ever flight lands in Port Harcourt

Another foreign airline begins operation in Nigeria, first-ever flight lands in...

14 hours ago

Full breakdown of MTN's new data prices, plans, codes

Full breakdown of MTN's new data prices, plans, codes

16 hours ago

Top Nigerian investment firm predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate by March 2025

Top Nigerian investment firm predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate by March...

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MTN speaks as Nigerians react to new text message, data prices

MTN speaks as Nigerians react to new text message, data prices

Telecommunication companies have started implementing the 50% telecom tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission in January 2025.

MTN announces 200% increase in data charges, releases new pricing structure for 1gb, 4gb, others

MTN announces 200% increase in data charges, releases new pricing structure for 1gb, 4gb, others

Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has increased tariffs and released a new data pricing structure, with some tariffs rising by as much as 200%.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk crypto coins crashes to new prices

Donald Trump and Elon Musk crypto coins crashes to new prices

The cryptocurrencies associated with President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has recorded significant losses following plans for new tariffs.

MRS Oil Nigeria releases new fuel price list, Lagos residents to pay 925 per litre

MRS Oil Nigeria releases new fuel price list, Lagos residents to pay 925 per litre

Nigeria's energy company, MRS Oil Plc, has announced a reduction in fuel prices for its filling stations nationwide and has ordered an adjustment of pump prices.

Nigerians to spend big on Valentine’s Day, report shows types of gifts planned for loved ones

Nigerians to spend big on Valentine’s Day, report shows types of gifts planned for loved ones

Nigerians are getting ready for Valentine's Day and have expressed their willingness to spend on their loved ones through gifts and outings at restaurants.

MRS, Ardova, matrix, Mobil announce new petrol prices at filling stations

MRS, Ardova, matrix, Mobil announce new petrol prices at filling stations

Several retail filling stations belonging to major petrol marketers have adjusted their pump prices following the decision by the Dangote refinery.

Dangote gets new position on billionaires' list as his wealth drops by over N900bn in one month

Dangote gets new position on billionaires' list as his wealth drops by over N900bn in one month

Nigeria's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen a significant drop in his net worth on the list of world billionaires, as Johann Rupert becomes Africa's richest man.

10 biggest commercial banks in Nigeria by market value in 2025

10 biggest commercial banks in Nigeria by market value in 2025

Data from the Nigerian Exchange has revealed Nigeria’s biggest banks as of February, as investors scramble for top banks’ shares on earnings outlook.

FG shares revenue expectation from Taraba Airport after concession approval

FG shares revenue expectation from Taraba Airport after concession approval

The concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo and Agro-Allied Airport Under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement has been approved.

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