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.

3238 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“We’re committed”: Nigerian Bank CEO announces rewards for customers starting October 1

“We’re committed”: Nigerian Bank CEO announces rewards for customers starting Oc...

a month ago

Dangote makes over N147bn in 24 hours, gets new position in world’s billionaire list

Dangote makes over N147bn in 24 hours, gets new position in world’s billionaire...

a month ago

CBN identifies forces behind naira crash against US dollar as new exchange rate emerge

CBN identifies forces behind naira crash against US dollar as new exchange rate...

a month ago

Reactions as Libya sells petrol at N52/litre, NNPCL takes action

Reactions as Libya sells petrol at N52/litre, NNPCL takes action

a month ago

Aliko Dangote calls out NNPC for making 'a big mistake' as refinery begins sale of petrol

Aliko Dangote calls out NNPC for making 'a big mistake' as refinery begins sale...

2 months ago

“It is not the actual price” Dangote breaks silence on price of petrol from refinery, faults NNPCL

“It is not the actual price” Dangote breaks silence on price of petrol from refi...

2 months ago

CBN, currency traders give new exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

CBN, currency traders give new exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

Nigerian currency has depreciated further against the United States dollar in the foreign exchange markets amid a drop in dollar supply into the forex market.

Just like cooking gas: marketers hike kerosene prices, 3 states hit hardest

Just like cooking gas: marketers hike kerosene prices, 3 states hit hardest

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the cost of kerosene has increased again, leaving more Nigerians with a headache when preparing to cook.

New diesel prices emerge at filling stations, 10 states the most expensive

New diesel prices emerge at filling stations, 10 states the most expensive

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the price of diesel increased across the country adding more pressure on Nigerians' energy costs.

Aliko Dangote drops plans to buy Arsenal Football Club, shares regrets, reasons

Aliko Dangote drops plans to buy Arsenal Football Club, shares regrets, reasons

Aliko Dangote has shared how he almost owned Arsenal Football Club, explaining why he had to withdraw from the race and the regrets he has for not buying earlier.

Refinery owners react as new Dangote petrol prices emerge, fuel imports continue

Refinery owners react as new Dangote petrol prices emerge, fuel imports continue

The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria has reacted to the decision of some oil marketers to import petrol despite Dangote Refinery kicking off production.

Full list: Nigerians to buy NNPCL shares, other government-owned enterprises

Full list: Nigerians to buy NNPCL shares, other government-owned enterprises

The Nigerian government is planning to list several national enterprises on the Nigerian stock market, one of which is the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

“I am proud: Pikolo congratulates Monday Okpebholo on his election as governor of Edo State

“I am proud: Pikolo congratulates Monday Okpebholo on his election as governor of Edo State

Eromosele Ehigie Daniel has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, who won the governorship election against Asue Ighodalo on September 19, 2024.

N830/litre: Full list of 10 cheapest states to buy petrol as NNPC slashes Dangote petrol price

N830/litre: Full list of 10 cheapest states to buy petrol as NNPC slashes Dangote petrol price

The National Bureau of Statistics has released new data showing which Nigerian states have cheaper petrol prices as NNPCL slashes the price of Dangote petrol.

Again, dollar crashes against naira, CBN updates 9 currencies' exchange rates

Again, dollar crashes against naira, CBN updates 9 currencies' exchange rates

The Naira has appreciated in value against the US dollar in the official market ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee decision date.

Dave Ibemere