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.

3247 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Full list: Six Nigerian banks missed out as CBN reintroduces 1980s policy, sells dollar at N1,495/$1

Full list: Six Nigerian banks missed out as CBN reintroduces 1980s policy, sells...

3 months ago

‘Thank you’: Nigerians rush to buy as billionaire company crashes cement price to ‘N6,000’

‘Thank you’: Nigerians rush to buy as billionaire company crashes cement price t...

3 months ago

“How will merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank affect me as a customer?”: Expert explains

“How will merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank affect me as a customer?”: Expe...

3 months ago

CBN clarifies instructions on foreign exchange manual, gives order

CBN clarifies instructions on foreign exchange manual, gives order

3 months ago

Pharmacists give new price of essential drugs after two companies leave Nigeria

Pharmacists give new price of essential drugs after two companies leave Nigeria

3 months ago

Dealers adjust prices for cooking gas again, marketers give reasons

Dealers adjust prices for cooking gas again, marketers give reasons

3 months ago

“I spent N74k to fill my car tank”: Man cries out as filling station adjusts petrol pumps again

“I spent N74k to fill my car tank”: Man cries out as filling station adjusts petrol pumps again

A Nigerian man has lamented on social media over the new price he paid for fuel at a filling station as Marketers explain for the high fuel prices and scarcity.

CBN breaks silence on investigation into Nigerian bank over extortion rumours

CBN breaks silence on investigation into Nigerian bank over extortion rumours

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied conducting any investigation into alleged extortion at Ecobank Nigeria, dismissing circulating rumours.

NNPC speaks on damage after explosion at Ikeja filling station, reassures Nigerians

NNPC speaks on damage after explosion at Ikeja filling station, reassures Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has confirmed an explosion at a mobile filling station in the Ikaja area of lagos but unconnected to its CNG station.

New petrol prices at filling stations as marketers set date scarcity will end

New petrol prices at filling stations as marketers set date scarcity will end

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has promised to end current fuel scarcity across the country as filling stations adjust prices.

Prophet Samuel calls on Southeast leaders to unite for Igbo interests, economic growth

Prophet Samuel calls on Southeast leaders to unite for Igbo interests, economic growth

Prophet Ikechukwu Samuel urges South-East leaders to unite, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective effort for the future of the Igbo community.

Workers at Nigeria’s 3rd biggest refinery announce date for protest, list demands

Workers at Nigeria’s 3rd biggest refinery announce date for protest, list demands

The staff at Warri Refinery are planning a protest to address working conditions, inadequate pay, and insufficient benefits, and also NNPC age limit for new hires.

Naira reacts CBN sells cheap dollars to Nigerians through 26 banks

Naira reacts CBN sells cheap dollars to Nigerians through 26 banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has auctioned $876 million to 26 banks as it aimed to boost Foreign exchange liquidity, with $313.69 million in bids disqualified.

Nigeria’s 4 richest men climb world billionaire ranking as their wealth grows

Nigeria’s 4 richest men climb world billionaire ranking as their wealth grows

Nigeria's leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, alongside other prominent business tycoons, witnessed a substantial increase in their net worth over just 24 hours.

FG approves another price increase for prepaid meters, DisCo releases full breakdown

FG approves another price increase for prepaid meters, DisCo releases full breakdown

Nigerians looking to apply for a single-phase or three-phase prepaid meter will pay 5% more than the previous rate last month as another increase is approved.

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