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.

3242 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Updated: Access, UBA, zenith, GTB, Ecobank other banks to shut branches nationwide, give reasons

Updated: Access, UBA, zenith, GTB, Ecobank other banks to shut branches nationwi...

2 months ago

FG says Dangote refinery to sell petrol only to NNPCL, gives reasons

FG says Dangote refinery to sell petrol only to NNPCL, gives reasons

2 months ago

Analyst praises FIRS boss as agency surpasses revenue target in Q1 2024

Analyst praises FIRS boss as agency surpasses revenue target in Q1 2024

2 months ago

CBN issues new rules for POS operators as withdrawal and deposit fee change

CBN issues new rules for POS operators as withdrawal and deposit fee change

2 months ago

POS operators increase withdrawal, deposit fees as fintechs begin N50 EMTL charges

POS operators increase withdrawal, deposit fees as fintechs begin N50 EMTL charg...

2 months ago

New exchange rate as naira reverses gain, crashes by over N90 against US dollar in 24 hours

New exchange rate as naira reverses gain, crashes by over N90 against US dollar...

2 months ago

“Don’t miss out”: FG announces locations in 5 states to convert petrol vehicles to CNG for free

“Don’t miss out”: FG announces locations in 5 states to convert petrol vehicles to CNG for free

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has kicked off the free conversion of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas.

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise by $490m after FG’s action

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise by $490m after FG’s action

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have increased following a successful $500m bond issuance, a big boost for the naira.

“We struggle to sell”: Dangote Refinery accuses oil marketers of low patronage, takes action

“We struggle to sell”: Dangote Refinery accuses oil marketers of low patronage, takes action

Dangote Refinery has revealed that oil marketers are not patronising it because products from the refinery are cheaper compared to those imported from abroad.

NUPRC speaks on approving sale of Shell assets to four Nigerian firms for $1.3bn

NUPRC speaks on approving sale of Shell assets to four Nigerian firms for $1.3bn

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reacted to reports that it approved the sale of shell assets to Renaissance Consortium.

Nigeria sold N14trn worth of crude oil in 3 months, 10 countries emerge as biggest customers

Nigeria sold N14trn worth of crude oil in 3 months, 10 countries emerge as biggest customers

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the federal government of Nigeria, through NNPC, made over N14 trillion from crude oil in three months.

New update as NNPC prepares to lift petrol from Dangote refinery on Sunday

New update as NNPC prepares to lift petrol from Dangote refinery on Sunday

The Dangote Refinery is set to start selling petrol to Nigerians, with NNPC Limited as the first sole buyer, raising questions about pricing adjustments.

Nigeria's exports rise to N19 trillion, USA, France among biggest customers

Nigeria's exports rise to N19 trillion, USA, France among biggest customers

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Nigeria's export trade has increased significantly, with the US and the Netherlands among the biggest customers.

Nigerian bank alerts customers on network issues on funds transfer, apologises

Nigerian bank alerts customers on network issues on funds transfer, apologises

A major Nigerian bank announced delays in funds transfers across digital platforms, apologized for the inconvenience, and is urgently working to resolve the issue.

Tinubu launches fuel alternative priced at N230/litre to ease new petrol price at filling stations

Tinubu launches fuel alternative priced at N230/litre to ease new petrol price at filling stations

President Bola Tinubu has stepped up his plans to ensure that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), as an alternative fuel, is available to Nigerians at N230 per litre.

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