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

Author's articles

Full list, ranking: 4 Nigerian banks named in list of Africa’s top 20 banks in 2024

Full list, ranking: 4 Nigerian banks named in list of Africa’s top 20 banks in 2...

a month ago

New pump price expected as NNPC ends exclusive role in Dangote Refinery petrol purchase

New pump price expected as NNPC ends exclusive role in Dangote Refinery petrol p...

a month ago

Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, others announce changes in customers' savings account

Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, others announce changes in customers' savings account

a month ago

MultiChoice increases DStv, GOtv subscription fees in 2 countries

MultiChoice increases DStv, GOtv subscription fees in 2 countries

a month ago

Nigerian company to sell 50kg bag of rice for N45k, lists locations, steps to buy

Nigerian company to sell 50kg bag of rice for N45k, lists locations, steps to bu...

a month ago

“Use the link to apply”: Nigerian company announces employment opportunities for job seekers

“Use the link to apply”: Nigerian company announces employment opportunities for...

a month ago

CBN moves to crash dollar exchange rate with new e-FX platform, announces kick-off date

CBN moves to crash dollar exchange rate with new e-FX platform, announces kick-off date

The Central Bank of Nigeria is planning to introduce EFEMS to an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System that will provide real-time date of naira exchange rate.

After Zenith Bank, another Nigerian bank announces network issues, advises customers

After Zenith Bank, another Nigerian bank announces network issues, advises customers

First Bank of Nigeria issued an update regarding ongoing service disruptions on its mobile banking platform, FirstMobile, apologizing for the inconvenience.

New naira to dollar exchange rate at official, black markets

New naira to dollar exchange rate at official, black markets

The naira appreciated significantly against the dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets but fell against the British pound and euro.

“Get It”: Bank of Industry launches new app for Nigerians to check food prices easily

“Get It”: Bank of Industry launches new app for Nigerians to check food prices easily

The Bank of Industry has launched an app that will give regular updates on food prices across the country for key staples across eight Nigerian states.

Marketers give reasons for high fuel prices at filling stations, address NNPC's role

Marketers give reasons for high fuel prices at filling stations, address NNPC's role

Oil marketers said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is not selling petrol, and they are forced to buy from private depots.

Zenith Bank gives new update on service disruption, advises customers

Zenith Bank gives new update on service disruption, advises customers

Zenith Bank has provided an update on service disruption that has affected customers' transactions on internet banking, mobile apps, and also USSD.

Meta releases new programme to make it easy to earn more on Facebook as content creator

Meta releases new programme to make it easy to earn more on Facebook as content creator

Meta is introducing a new monetisation programme that will help content creators in Nigeria streamline their earnings across multiple content platforms.

Zenith Bank alerts customers on service disruption, gives reasons

Zenith Bank alerts customers on service disruption, gives reasons

Zenith Bank has acknowledged delays in funds transfers across digital platforms on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and has apologised for the inconvenience.

Nigeria @ 64: Naira from symbol of pride to cause of despair

Nigeria @ 64: Naira from symbol of pride to cause of despair

The poor performance of the Nigerian currency against the United States dollar has overshadowed Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary amid economic hardship.

Dave Ibemere