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.

3243 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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FG, Dangote Refinery agree new date on petrol sale to Nigerians – report

FG, Dangote Refinery agree new date on petrol sale to Nigerians – report

3 months ago

N650/litre: Top 10 states to buy cheap petrol in Nigeria as filling stations adjust pump prices

N650/litre: Top 10 states to buy cheap petrol in Nigeria as filling stations adj...

3 months ago

NNPC reacts as filling stations adjust petrol pump price amid fuel scarcity

NNPC reacts as filling stations adjust petrol pump price amid fuel scarcity

3 months ago

N1,000/litre: NNPC sets date to end petrol scarcity, eyes new pump prices at filling stations

N1,000/litre: NNPC sets date to end petrol scarcity, eyes new pump prices at fil...

3 months ago

NNPC gives update on fuel scarcity, sets date it will end

NNPC gives update on fuel scarcity, sets date it will end

3 months ago

NNPC declares massive profit of over N3trn, highest in 46 years, gives breakdown

NNPC declares massive profit of over N3trn, highest in 46 years, gives breakdown

3 months ago

CBN releases new exchange rates for pound, euro, 7 other currencies as naira falls to US dollar

CBN releases new exchange rates for pound, euro, 7 other currencies as naira falls to US dollar

The Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that the value of the naira depreciated against the British pound and the US dollar but appreciated against the euro.

Tinubu bows to pressure, approves request for petrol subsidy, NNPC gives details

Tinubu bows to pressure, approves request for petrol subsidy, NNPC gives details

President Bola Tinubu has approved using Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited dividends for petrol subsidy and has decided to also 2024 interim dividends

N900/litre: NNPC gives reason for new fuel prices, advises Nigerians

N900/litre: NNPC gives reason for new fuel prices, advises Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has provided an explanation for the current fuel scarcity in the country urging Nigerians not to panic buy.

“Those who know”: Nigerian company reacts to accusation of importing dirty fuel from Malta

“Those who know”: Nigerian company reacts to accusation of importing dirty fuel from Malta

Matrix Energy has reacted to claims of importing substandard fuel from Malta, stating that its products consistently meet approved specifications.

Expert sends urgent message to CBN as customs exchange rate changes again

Expert sends urgent message to CBN as customs exchange rate changes again

Muda Yusuf, the CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise(CPPE) has a message for the Central Bank of Nigeria on Customs exchange rate.

10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria as fish, meat, other items' prices drop

10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria as fish, meat, other items' prices drop

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria's inflation rate for July 2024 dropped, also many states recorded a decline in their inflation figures.

Employment slot: NNPC sends message to Nigerians, job seekers as deadline nears to apply

Employment slot: NNPC sends message to Nigerians, job seekers as deadline nears to apply

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has warned the public against falling for fraudulent claims of employment slots for sale.

Big boost for Naira as FG announces rise in CBN’s foreign reserves

Big boost for Naira as FG announces rise in CBN’s foreign reserves

The Central Bank of Nigeria has more foreign reserves to defended the naira according to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.

Nigerian billionaire’s airline suspends operation, airfares could rise

Nigerian billionaire’s airline suspends operation, airfares could rise

These are not good times for Nigeria's aviation industry, as FX challenges, other factors are forcing airlines to suspend operations, limiting travellers' options.

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