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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Uber announces 13% hike in fares amid new fuel prices at filling stations

Uber announces 13% hike in fares amid new fuel prices at filling stations

2 months ago

“Please be informed”: FG orders fintechs to start N50 deductions on customers’ accounts, date set

“Please be informed”: FG orders fintechs to start N50 deductions on customers’ a...

2 months ago

CBN sells dollar at N1,580 to BDC operators, sets resale exchange rate

CBN sells dollar at N1,580 to BDC operators, sets resale exchange rate

2 months ago

“Service fully restored”: Nigerian bank apologises to customers 3 after days of poor network

“Service fully restored”: Nigerian bank apologises to customers 3 after days of...

2 months ago

Naira records massive gain against US dollar exchange rate falls below N1,600

Naira records massive gain against US dollar exchange rate falls below N1,600

2 months ago

NNPC confirms release date for Dangote Refinery petrol, explains new pump price at filling stations

NNPC confirms release date for Dangote Refinery petrol, explains new pump price...

2 months ago

CAC moves to shutdown POS operators as deadline ends

CAC moves to shutdown POS operators as deadline ends

The Corporate Affairs Commission deadline for Point of Sale businesses to register has expired, and it has sent a warning to all operators about enforcement actions.

After Dangote, FG grants another company refinery licence to produce fuel

After Dangote, FG grants another company refinery licence to produce fuel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has given approval for Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited to increase production capacity.

NNPC says current petrol pump price is ‘not full market price yet’, gives reasons

NNPC says current petrol pump price is ‘not full market price yet’, gives reasons

Adedapo Segun, Executive Vice President of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, has defended the current petrol pricing while noting that it could be higher.

NNPC breaks silence on new petrol prices at filling stations, gives date scarcity will end

NNPC breaks silence on new petrol prices at filling stations, gives date scarcity will end

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has provided an explanation for the current petrol pump price and provided a timeline fuel scarcity will end.

Apply now: United Nigeria Airlines announces exciting job opportunities with good salary

Apply now: United Nigeria Airlines announces exciting job opportunities with good salary

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that it is seeking qualified candidates to fill available vacancies and has provided full details of the roles.

N1,000/$: CBN to adjust customs exchange rate as naira crashes to 6-month low in official market

N1,000/$: CBN to adjust customs exchange rate as naira crashes to 6-month low in official market

The Central Bank of Nigeria has yet to adjust the exchange rate for customs duty in September despite the free fall of the naira, but this is about to change.

NNPC shares locations to buy fuel price at N200 as filling stations adjust pumps

NNPC shares locations to buy fuel price at N200 as filling stations adjust pumps

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is providing Nigerians with the option to buy cheaper fuel priced at N200, as petrol now sells for above N800.

Airtel Nigeria secures 3 new licences from Govt, ready to beat rivals on data service

Airtel Nigeria secures 3 new licences from Govt, ready to beat rivals on data service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded Airtel Nigeria Telesonic Limited, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, three significant telecom licences.

NNPC speaks on new fuel prices at filling stations, presidency explains decision

NNPC speaks on new fuel prices at filling stations, presidency explains decision

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and presidency has reacted to the recent changes of new petrol prices at filling stations nationwide

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