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.

3237 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

NNPC speaks on reported plan to remove Mele Kyari as GCEO

NNPC speaks on reported plan to remove Mele Kyari as GCEO

7 days ago

Air Peace speaks after bird attack on aircraft, passenger shares experience

Air Peace speaks after bird attack on aircraft, passenger shares experience

8 days ago

Again, Access Bank secures deal to take over another bank, CEO shares excitement

Again, Access Bank secures deal to take over another bank, CEO shares excitement

8 days ago

Aba power company seeks approval to increase electricity tariff

Aba power company seeks approval to increase electricity tariff

8 days ago

CBN releases latest euro, pound exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US dollar

CBN releases latest euro, pound exchange rates as Naira depreciates against US d...

8 days ago

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 2-year high

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 2-year high

9 days ago

More money for FG as NNPC announces increase in oil production after discovery of new oil wells

More money for FG as NNPC announces increase in oil production after discovery of new oil wells

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported that there is crude oil production and also gas production a boost to government revenue.

NNPC announces senior management appointments, explains decision

NNPC announces senior management appointments, explains decision

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has made changes to its leadership position amid efforts to find solution to rising fuel prices.

After falling to record low, naira bounces back, appreciates by 2.6% against dollar

After falling to record low, naira bounces back, appreciates by 2.6% against dollar

The value of Nigerian currency, the naira, has been appreciated against the United States dollar in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Top US firm predicts naira to dollar exchange rate by 2028, gives reasons

Top US firm predicts naira to dollar exchange rate by 2028, gives reasons

The value of Nigerian currency, the naira, has been predicted to continue its free fall against the US dollar and other currencies in the foreign exchange market.

Zenith Bank opens applications for N77m cash prize competition for startups, deadline to apply nears

Zenith Bank opens applications for N77m cash prize competition for startups, deadline to apply nears

For the fourth year running, Zenith Bank has announced that it will award Nigerian startups and also provide mentorship via its Zecathon programme.

Filling stations to reduce fuel pump price by N50 after Dangote, marketers agree deal

Filling stations to reduce fuel pump price by N50 after Dangote, marketers agree deal

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) agreement with Dangote refinery is set to reduce the price of fuel at filling stations.

CBN announces highest customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira crashes

CBN announces highest customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira crashes

Nigerian importers will be paying more to clear their goods at the nation’s ports as the Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to increase the customs duty rate.

Fuel pump price may drop as Dangote agrees to deal with oil marketers

Fuel pump price may drop as Dangote agrees to deal with oil marketers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Dangote Refinery have finally reached an agreement ending NNPC's limited middleman role.

NITDA advises Nigerians to protect WhatsApp accounts as Meta Introduces 6 new features

NITDA advises Nigerians to protect WhatsApp accounts as Meta Introduces 6 new features

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided guidelines on how Nigerians can protect their WhatsApp accounts.

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