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.

3248 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

“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

4 months ago

World Bank invites Nigerians to apply for its young professionals programme

World Bank invites Nigerians to apply for its young professionals programme

4 months ago

NDIC clarifies delay in refunding some Heritage Bank customers

NDIC clarifies delay in refunding some Heritage Bank customers

4 months ago

Naira reverses gain, falls by N71.91 in 24 hours against US dollar, traders give new exchange rate

Naira reverses gain, falls by N71.91 in 24 hours against US dollar, traders give...

4 months ago

Guinness Nigeria MD speaks on reported plans to leave Nigeria as another company takes over

Guinness Nigeria MD speaks on reported plans to leave Nigeria as another company...

4 months ago

Top 10 highest-paid CEOs in Nigeria and how much they earn emerges

Top 10 highest-paid CEOs in Nigeria and how much they earn emerges

4 months ago

CBN moves to crash dollar, sells over $122m to 46 authorised dealers, new exchange rate emerges

CBN moves to crash dollar, sells over $122m to 46 authorised dealers, new exchange rate emerges

The Central Bank of Nigeria has sold $122 million to 46 dealers as part of its efforts to ease pressure in the foreign exchange market and also stabilise rates.

“Delete immediately”: FG alerts Nigerians using Android phones on malware stealing banking data

“Delete immediately”: FG alerts Nigerians using Android phones on malware stealing banking data

NgCERT is warning Nigerians about the Anatsa banking trojan malware, which steals financial data by bypassing security and displaying fake login screens.

Full list: FG releases locations Nigerians can convert petrol cars for free to buy cheap fuel

Full list: FG releases locations Nigerians can convert petrol cars for free to buy cheap fuel

The federal government is determined to ensure more Nigerians use CNG as fuel and has offered 24 locations for motorists to covert petrol-power vehicles.

CBN announces new management for NSMPS as Tinubu sacks ‘Buhari’s in-law’, 4 others

CBN announces new management for NSMPS as Tinubu sacks ‘Buhari’s in-law’, 4 others

The CBN has sacked the executive management of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc, which includes Buhari's in-law, and made new appointments.

Nigerian bank announces dates, time ATM, POS, transfers will not work, gives reason

Nigerian bank announces dates, time ATM, POS, transfers will not work, gives reason

Ecobank has announced a two-day temporary service disruption due to system maintenance aimed at enhancing the banking experience for its customers.

CBN gives new exchange rates as naira bounces back against British pound

CBN gives new exchange rates as naira bounces back against British pound

The Central Bank of Nigeria improved against the British pound despite falling to the United States Dollar and also the Euro in the official foreign exchange market.

Good news as customs resells seized petrol at discounted price to Nigerians

Good news as customs resells seized petrol at discounted price to Nigerians

The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from smugglers to residents in Sokoto State at a cheaper rate.

N1,561/$: Naira depreciates again against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

N1,561/$: Naira depreciates again against US dollar, traders quote new exchange rate

The naira has recorded another depreciation against the US dollar, the British pound, and the euro in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

“There will be a reshuffle”: Prophet Samuel predicts brighter future for Nigeria after July

“There will be a reshuffle”: Prophet Samuel predicts brighter future for Nigeria after July

Prophet Samuel has asked Nigerians to expect a divine reshuffling in Nigeria after July, warning of consequences without governance improvements.

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