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.

3758 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Glo announces new data prices, subscribers to get 200% bonus

Glo announces new data prices, subscribers to get 200% bonus

4 days ago

Nigeria stock market investors record over N100 billion loss

Nigeria stock market investors record over N100 billion loss

4 days ago

After MTN, Glo, Airtel, another telcom company announces increase in data prices

After MTN, Glo, Airtel, another telcom company announces increase in data prices

4 days ago

Naira reverses loss, appreciates by N55 against US dollar

Naira reverses loss, appreciates by N55 against US dollar

4 days ago

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile subscribers lifeline to reclaim airtime on inactive lines

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile subscribers lifeline to reclaim airtime on i...

5 days ago

Nigeria’s newest foreign airline secures local partnership for smooth operations

Nigeria’s newest foreign airline secures local partnership for smooth operations

5 days ago

New fuel prices expected at NNPC, MRS, Mobil, other filling stations

New fuel prices expected at NNPC, MRS, Mobil, other filling stations

Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) and oil marketers have projected new fuel pump prices in Nigeria amid the crude oil price crash.

US govt protests import bans on 25 products by Nigerian govt, shares lists

US govt protests import bans on 25 products by Nigerian govt, shares lists

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a statement slamming the Nigerian government's decision to impose a ban on 25 products.

Naira crashes against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

Naira crashes against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

The naira suffered another major loss against the US dollar, British pound, and the euro in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

10 Nigerian banks make list of top 100 banks in Africa, 3 rank high

10 Nigerian banks make list of top 100 banks in Africa, 3 rank high

Nigerian Banks have been ranked among the top 100 in Africa using Capital as a key metric and also return on Equity (ROE), which is important for investors.

MTN set to rival Netflix, Showmax, others with new streaming platform

MTN set to rival Netflix, Showmax, others with new streaming platform

Telecommunication gaint is set to launch a new streaming platform that will rival Multichoice, Netflix and other services for market share in Africa.

Traders crash naira, sell dollar at new exchange rate as CBN fights back

Traders crash naira, sell dollar at new exchange rate as CBN fights back

The Central Bank of Nigeria is making efforts to ease the pressure of the naira in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets against the US dollar.

Dangote, 2 other Nigerian billionaires set record as Africa's 10 richest people emerge

Dangote, 2 other Nigerian billionaires set record as Africa's 10 richest people emerge

Aliko Dangote, Nigeria's richest man, has joined other African billionaires to set new records as Forbes unveiled the list of the top 10 wealthiest men.

Nigerians rush to open accounts as bank announces 100% free charges for transactions

Nigerians rush to open accounts as bank announces 100% free charges for transactions

Nigerians will no longer pay for electronic transactions done on the Sterling Bank platform, the first in Nigeria, and others have been challenged to do the same.

Refiners: Petrol prices can drop to N350 per litre at filling stations, 3 issues identified

Refiners: Petrol prices can drop to N350 per litre at filling stations, 3 issues identified

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has projected a new fuel prices at filling stations below N400 per litre, but not straight forward.

Dave Ibemere