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.

3244 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“We'll withdraw your license”: NMDPRA gives order to filling stations, bans petrol sale in jerrycan

“We'll withdraw your license”: NMDPRA gives order to filling stations, bans petr...

3 months ago

Filling stations adjust petrol pump prices again, NNPC silent

Filling stations adjust petrol pump prices again, NNPC silent

3 months ago

“Fill out the form”: Disco releases new prices for prepaid meters, invites Nigerians to apply

“Fill out the form”: Disco releases new prices for prepaid meters, invites Niger...

3 months ago

CBN quotes new exchange rates as naira depreciates against US dollar, pound, euro

CBN quotes new exchange rates as naira depreciates against US dollar, pound, eur...

3 months ago

Nigeria’s presidential jets seized in two countries over Chinese firm debt - reports

Nigeria’s presidential jets seized in two countries over Chinese firm debt - rep...

3 months ago

Dangote Cement offers students industrial internship opportunity

Dangote Cement offers students industrial internship opportunity

3 months ago

Customs implements duty-free import of food items, lists conditions for companies interested

Customs implements duty-free import of food items, lists conditions for companies interested

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced zero % duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on basic food items, effective July 15 to December 31, 2024.

CBN clarifies job vacancy position on its website, advises applicants

CBN clarifies job vacancy position on its website, advises applicants

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided clarification on a job vacancy posted on its website for director-general position as interested Nigerians apply.

CBN announces job vacancy for WAMA, invites qualified Nigerians to apply as deadline nears

CBN announces job vacancy for WAMA, invites qualified Nigerians to apply as deadline nears

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a director-general position vacancy at WAMA, overseeing monetary cooperation in West Africa and has listed requirements.

Dangote makes over N12bn in hours, secures new position in world’s billionaire list

Dangote makes over N12bn in hours, secures new position in world’s billionaire list

Aliko Dangote is maintaining his position as Africa's richest man and has secured over N12 billion in the last 24 hours, thanks to his cement company.

“This will go a long way”: FG shares observation after buying more CNG buses from Nigerian company

“This will go a long way”: FG shares observation after buying more CNG buses from Nigerian company

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it has received additional deliveries of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles from local manufacturers.

New exchange rate as naira records first loss in over one week against US dollar

New exchange rate as naira records first loss in over one week against US dollar

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has depreciated in value against the US dollar for the first time in over a week after the CBN retail auction to companies.

Dangote Group speaks on petrol price from refinery after marketers' N600/litre claim

Dangote Group speaks on petrol price from refinery after marketers' N600/litre claim

Dangote Refinery has dismissed reports claimed by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria that it set petrol prices at N600 per litre.

“Contact your DisCo”: NERC issues warning to Nigerians using prepaid meters

“Contact your DisCo”: NERC issues warning to Nigerians using prepaid meters

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has advised electricity consumers using prepaid meters in Nigeria to update their meters before the deadline.

CBN resumes publication of key economic reports, explains importance

CBN resumes publication of key economic reports, explains importance

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to resume publication of key economic reports, including the PMI and BES, to enhance transparency.

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