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.

3237 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Report shows 10 cheapest, most expensive states to buy petrol in Nigeria

Report shows 10 cheapest, most expensive states to buy petrol in Nigeria

a month ago

CBN clarifies role in forex market as naira crashes to N1,660/$1

CBN clarifies role in forex market as naira crashes to N1,660/$1

a month ago

Nigerians react as CNG tank explodes at filling station in Edo, video trends

Nigerians react as CNG tank explodes at filling station in Edo, video trends

a month ago

Dangote's wealth rises to highest level in history after making over N24trn in 24 hours

Dangote's wealth rises to highest level in history after making over N24trn in 2...

a month ago

Marketers give update on fuel price negotiation with Dangote refinery after FG’s decision

Marketers give update on fuel price negotiation with Dangote refinery after FG’s...

a month ago

Good news: Nigerian company develops new app to help passengers against ‘one-chance’ crimes

Good news: Nigerian company develops new app to help passengers against ‘one-cha...

a month ago

Naira gets new ranking as World Bank releases list of Africa’s worst performing currencies in 2024

Naira gets new ranking as World Bank releases list of Africa’s worst performing currencies in 2024

The Nigerian currency has been ranked among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, moving up two places from its previous ranking in 2023.

New fuel price: NNPC sells Dangote petrol to marketers N3 cheaper

New fuel price: NNPC sells Dangote petrol to marketers N3 cheaper

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has clarified the fuel pricing agreement reached with independent oil marketers after the DSS intervention.

Naira reverses gain, crashes by over N100 in hours against US dollar

Naira reverses gain, crashes by over N100 in hours against US dollar

The Nigerian currency continued its decline against the United States Dollar on the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market despite CBN intervention.

Dollar crashes in black market as CBN releases new exchange rates for pound, euro

Dollar crashes in black market as CBN releases new exchange rates for pound, euro

There is an improvement in the naira's value both in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets, giving hope of better days ahead for Nigerian currency.

New fuel price expected as marketers get refund, begin talks with Dangote Refinery

New fuel price expected as marketers get refund, begin talks with Dangote Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has repaid Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria for petrol order as focus shift to Dangote.

Another Nigerian refinery ready to compete for fuel production, gets approval to expand capacity

Another Nigerian refinery ready to compete for fuel production, gets approval to expand capacity

The Edo refinery has stepped up plans to expand the facility's capacity by 80,000 barrels per day after receiving approval from a regulatory agency.

Zenith Bank drops new update on system upgrade, advises customers

Zenith Bank drops new update on system upgrade, advises customers

Zenith Bank on of Nigeria's leading new update on system upgrade and wants customers to be more vigilant on their account and provided safety tips

Poultry farmers warn a crate of eggs could sell for N10,000, give reasons

Poultry farmers warn a crate of eggs could sell for N10,000, give reasons

The Poultry Association of Nigeria is considering increasing the price of a crate of eggs and has called on the federal government to intervene quickly.

World Bank praises CBN governor Yemi Cardoso’s policies on naira, interest rate, gives reasons

World Bank praises CBN governor Yemi Cardoso’s policies on naira, interest rate, gives reasons

The World Bank has announced its support for Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the CBN, and expressed belief that his policies since assuming office are the right ones.

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