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

Author's articles

New naira exchange rates as Aliko Dangote offers fresh hope

New naira exchange rates as Aliko Dangote offers fresh hope

2 months ago

Aliko Dangote sends message to Nigerians on refinery petrol prices as Otedola expresses excitement

Aliko Dangote sends message to Nigerians on refinery petrol prices as Otedola ex...

2 months ago

CBN updates naira exchange rate against US dollar, pound, euro

CBN updates naira exchange rate against US dollar, pound, euro

2 months ago

FG reacts to N1,000 per litre reported order as NNPC’s filling stations adjust petrol pump price

FG reacts to N1,000 per litre reported order as NNPC’s filling stations adjust p...

2 months ago

“Petrol from my refinery looks clearer” Dangote gives date Nigerians will buy at filling stations

“Petrol from my refinery looks clearer” Dangote gives date Nigerians will buy at...

2 months ago

“It’s a celebration day”: Dangote speaks, presents first petrol sample from refinery to Nigerians

“It’s a celebration day”: Dangote speaks, presents first petrol sample from refi...

2 months ago

Full list: Nigerians react as DisCo adds 23 communities to Band A for 24-hour power supply

Full list: Nigerians react as DisCo adds 23 communities to Band A for 24-hour power supply

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja Electric) has announced that 23 communities have been added to Band A for 24 hours electricity.

N1,000/litre: Filling stations to adjust petrol pump prices again as FG suggests new pricing

N1,000/litre: Filling stations to adjust petrol pump prices again as FG suggests new pricing

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has admitted to its debt to petrol suppliers and how it is impacting fuel supply in the country.

Naira crashes at black market, traders sell dollar, euro, pound at new exchange rates

Naira crashes at black market, traders sell dollar, euro, pound at new exchange rates

The Nigerian currency has depreciated further against the United States dollar in the unofficial market as the market awaits the CBN interventions.

Hamster Kombat token: Crypto company announces exciting update for Nigerians and others

Hamster Kombat token: Crypto company announces exciting update for Nigerians and others

A big boost for Hamster Kombat as a leading cryptocurrency exchange has announced exciting news for players of the Tap to Earn token starting from September 21.

Dealers react as Rabiu names forces driving up cement prices despite company’s N3,500 pricing

Dealers react as Rabiu names forces driving up cement prices despite company’s N3,500 pricing

Cement dealers have reacted to recent claims by Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Cement, regarding why his company cannot sell a bag of cement for N3,500.

Dollar, pound, euro exchange at new rates in official, black markets as Naira depreciates

Dollar, pound, euro exchange at new rates in official, black markets as Naira depreciates

The Nigerian currency has depreciated again against the US dollar, pound, and euro ending August with N28.56 loss despite the CBN's recent interventions.

Expert sends warning as FG gives traders one month to crash goods prices

Expert sends warning as FG gives traders one month to crash goods prices

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on food prices warning.

NNPC crashes fuel price at filling stations, NMDPRA sends warning to marketers

NNPC crashes fuel price at filling stations, NMDPRA sends warning to marketers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol over N400 cheaper compared to independent marketers.

Band A: Eko Disco explains decision to cut off power supply to UNILAG despite N180m payment

Band A: Eko Disco explains decision to cut off power supply to UNILAG despite N180m payment

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has explained its decision to disconnect the University of Lagos from power supply despite a recent N180 million payment.

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