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

CBN, traders quote new exchange rates as dollar becomes cheaper to buy in black market

CBN, traders quote new exchange rates as dollar becomes cheaper to buy in black...

3 months ago

MTN announces closure of all stores nationwide, advises customers

MTN announces closure of all stores nationwide, advises customers

3 months ago

More competition as another bank set to begin operation in Nigeria, secures CBN approval

More competition as another bank set to begin operation in Nigeria, secures CBN...

3 months ago

Court announces final decision on DStv, GOtv monthly subscription fees increase

Court announces final decision on DStv, GOtv monthly subscription fees increase

3 months ago

CBN increases Customs dollar exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira depreciates again

CBN increases Customs dollar exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira depr...

3 months ago

NNPC explains reasons for increase in fuel prices as filling stations adjust pumps

NNPC explains reasons for increase in fuel prices as filling stations adjust pum...

3 months ago

Good news: NCC orders MTN, Airtel, others to reactivate all blocked SIM cards, gives reasons

Good news: NCC orders MTN, Airtel, others to reactivate all blocked SIM cards, gives reasons

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunication operators to reconnect all phone lines blocked because of the NIN-SIM linkage.

Ex-NDIC boss speaks on Dangote refinery importance, as filling stations adjusts petrol price again

Ex-NDIC boss speaks on Dangote refinery importance, as filling stations adjusts petrol price again

Ex-Managing Director of the NDIC, Umaru Ibrahim, highlighted the Dangote Refinery's importance for Nigeria's energy self-sufficiency amid fuel scarcity.

MTN releases easy steps to unblock line as telcos begin final phase of SIM disconnection

MTN releases easy steps to unblock line as telcos begin final phase of SIM disconnection

Despite the Nigerian Communications Commission extending the deadline to link SIMs to NINs, telecommunications companies have started SIM disconnections.

Dangote Cement biggest rival hints on new bag of cement price, gives reasons

Dangote Cement biggest rival hints on new bag of cement price, gives reasons

Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, has enumerated how cement prices can be reduced as he begins a new project in Edo to make it a reality.

Top 10 banks with highest loan amounts to customers as harsh economy pushes Nigerians to borrow more

Top 10 banks with highest loan amounts to customers as harsh economy pushes Nigerians to borrow more

Nigerian banks, in adherence to the Central Bank of Nigeria loan policy, have extended more loans to their customers through various products and services.

“Our attention has been drawn”: Dangote speaks as report claims refinery resells crude oil

“Our attention has been drawn”: Dangote speaks as report claims refinery resells crude oil

Dangote Refinery has responded to reports that it is reselling crude oil to local refineries due to operational challenges ahead of the petrol release date.

“It is good news”: CBN takes another step to crash dollar, targets new exchange rate

“It is good news”: CBN takes another step to crash dollar, targets new exchange rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria has again intervened in the foreign exchange market against the US dollar as it aims to crash the dollar by improving liquidity.

Nigerian bank falls victim as ‘Yahoo Boys’ remove over N6bn from account, share the funds

Nigerian bank falls victim as ‘Yahoo Boys’ remove over N6bn from account, share the funds

Internet fraudsters discovered a glitch and exploited it to steal over N6.5 billion from Nigerian bank's accounts, highlighting the growing need for robust security.

NNPC advises Nigerians as recruitment portal struggles with ‘unprecedented traffic’ from job seekers

NNPC advises Nigerians as recruitment portal struggles with ‘unprecedented traffic’ from job seekers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has explained to Nigerians on some of the challenges faced while applying for its recent job vacancies.

Dave Ibemere