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.

3228 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

NNPC begins sale of Utapate crude oil blend to international market

NNPC begins sale of Utapate crude oil blend to international market

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Non-oil export in focus as Peterside is unveiled as keynote speaker at MAN 36th AGM

Non-oil export in focus as Peterside is unveiled as keynote speaker at MAN 36th...

3 hours ago

Naira, inflation pushes Nigeria into ‘vulnerable status’ on Africa country instability risk index

Naira, inflation pushes Nigeria into ‘vulnerable status’ on Africa country insta...

17 hours ago

Dangote Refinery exports petrol to West African countries

Dangote Refinery exports petrol to West African countries

20 hours ago

Price of kerosene rises above N2,000 per litre, report highlights states with highest costs

Price of kerosene rises above N2,000 per litre, report highlights states with hi...

23 hours ago

Price of refilling 12.5kg, 5kg cooking gas rises, report shows 3 most expensive states

Price of refilling 12.5kg, 5kg cooking gas rises, report shows 3 most expensive...

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LCCI reviews FG’s 2025 budget, faults exchange rate, inflation benchmark

LCCI reviews FG’s 2025 budget, faults exchange rate, inflation benchmark

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has responded to the federal government’s exchange rate and inflation assumptions in the 2025 budget.

Disco begins free meter distribution to customers, sets conditions

Disco begins free meter distribution to customers, sets conditions

Yola Electricity Distribution Company will be providing customers on Band A with free prepaid meters in compliance with the instructions of the NERC.

Foreign trade payments in letter and credit fall by 146% in 2024

Foreign trade payments in letter and credit fall by 146% in 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that foreign trade payments have reduced significantly amid the fluctuating exchange rate and the naira's poor performance.

New fuel price in Nigeria as list shows top 10 African countries with highest petrol cost

New fuel price in Nigeria as list shows top 10 African countries with highest petrol cost

The fuel price in Africa remains very high, affecting the transportation of goods and services and contributing to rising inflation households face.

First Bank announces new name, shareholders approve new identity

First Bank announces new name, shareholders approve new identity

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has announced a name change as part of its efforts to establish a consistent brand identity, and it has been approved.

CBN alerts Nigerians on fake contract award, fraudulent schemes

CBN alerts Nigerians on fake contract award, fraudulent schemes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has sent a note warning the public against fraudsters falsely claiming contract awards and has Nigerians to be vigilant.

FG sets naira to dollar exchange rate target in 2025 budget, expert disagrees, gives reason

FG sets naira to dollar exchange rate target in 2025 budget, expert disagrees, gives reason

The Nigerian government explained the reason for readjusting the benchmark exchange rate for the 2024 budget from N750 to N800 per dollar, stating that it's okay.

CBN releases Access, Zenith, UBA, Ecobank, other banks' lending rates for November

CBN releases Access, Zenith, UBA, Ecobank, other banks' lending rates for November

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the maximum and minimum lending rates for all banks, with Guaranty Trust Bank offering lowest rate and Stanbic Bank highest.

Report predicts naira to dollar exchange rate, new fuel price by 2025

Report predicts naira to dollar exchange rate, new fuel price by 2025

The Nigerian currency, the naira, is expected to weaken against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market, according to Veriv Africa, a data insights firm.

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