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

Nigeria’s newest bank to raise N200bn after opening first branch, CBN sets deadline

Nigeria’s newest bank to raise N200bn after opening first branch, CBN sets deadl...

4 months ago

Filling stations may adjust fuel pumps prices again, marketers give reasons

Filling stations may adjust fuel pumps prices again, marketers give reasons

4 months ago

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market records high dollar inflow

Big boost for naira as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market records high dollar inf...

4 months ago

CBN updates pound, euro new exchange rates as naira hit new low against dollar

CBN updates pound, euro new exchange rates as naira hit new low against dollar

4 months ago

N640k visa fee: UAE releases 5 must-have requirements for Nigerians to obtain visa

N640k visa fee: UAE releases 5 must-have requirements for Nigerians to obtain vi...

4 months ago

“It won’t work”: WhatsApp to end support for selected iPhones and Android devices from October

“It won’t work”: WhatsApp to end support for selected iPhones and Android device...

4 months ago

“This will be achieved”: NNPC boss confirms date Nigeria will begin export of petroleum products

“This will be achieved”: NNPC boss confirms date Nigeria will begin export of petroleum products

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will begin exporting petroleum products by December 2024 as more government refineries begin to work.

N1,600/$1: New exchange rate as Naira crashes against US dollar

N1,600/$1: New exchange rate as Naira crashes against US dollar

There is mounting pressure on the Central Bank of Nigeria as the naira crashes to near N1,600 against US dollar in the official foreign exchange.

Reactions as police arrest crypto ‘billionaire’ trader ‘Blord’ Linus, lists offences

Reactions as police arrest crypto ‘billionaire’ trader ‘Blord’ Linus, lists offences

The Nigeria Police Force have arrested cryptocurrency billionaire Linus Williams, known as BLord, for various offences carried out by his companies.

Nigerians rush to FG's designated locations for free conversion of petrol vehicles to CNG

Nigerians rush to FG's designated locations for free conversion of petrol vehicles to CNG

Nigerians are rushing to CNG conversion centres as a government initiative offers them a chance to complete conversions for free, easing the financial burden.

After Dangote, another refinery gets ready to begin fuel production, undergoes licensing

After Dangote, another refinery gets ready to begin fuel production, undergoes licensing

The Port Harcourt Refining Company is almost ready to join Dangote Refinery in beginning the production of petroleum products, including diesel for Nigerians to buy.

New report shows Edo leads list of 10 states with highest food prices in Nigeria

New report shows Edo leads list of 10 states with highest food prices in Nigeria

The National Bureau of Statistics latest data has revealed that Nigeria's food inflation increased in June 2024, driven by surging prices of staples.

NNPC replies as Dangote says govt ownership in his refinery only 7.2 per cent

NNPC replies as Dangote says govt ownership in his refinery only 7.2 per cent

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has replied chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, after he announced that govt holds just 7.2% in his refinery.

Aliko Dangote confirms date refinery will begin sale of petrol to Nigerians

Aliko Dangote confirms date refinery will begin sale of petrol to Nigerians

Aliko Dangote has confirmed that the Dangote Refinery has begun petrol production, and sales of the product will soon begin, potentially crashing prices.

“I sold my London House”: Dangote gives reasons for living in rented apartments

“I sold my London House”: Dangote gives reasons for living in rented apartments

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has revealed he rents apartments and owns houses only in Lagos and Abuja and has provided explanations for his decision.

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