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.

3253 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

More Nigerians abandon entrepreneurship dreams, return to job market as economy bites hard

More Nigerians abandon entrepreneurship dreams, return to job market as economy...

6 months ago

Otedola to become almost N1bn richer as First Bank announces dividend payment date to shareholders

Otedola to become almost N1bn richer as First Bank announces dividend payment da...

6 months ago

PalmPay puts smiles on faces of orphans and disabled kids on Children's Day

PalmPay puts smiles on faces of orphans and disabled kids on Children's Day

6 months ago

Good news: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia reach agreement after Emirates Airlines' October 1 promise

Good news: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia reach agreement after Emirates Airlines' Octobe...

6 months ago

Report shows Togo, Benin, others owe Nigeria over $51M electricity debt, NERC gives order

Report shows Togo, Benin, others owe Nigeria over $51M electricity debt, NERC gi...

6 months ago

Report shows10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria as Dangote refinery adjusts price

Report shows10 most expensive states to buy diesel in Nigeria as Dangote refiner...

6 months ago

Nigerian company releases locations of its filling stations to buy fuel priced at N200

Nigerian company releases locations of its filling stations to buy fuel priced at N200

The federal government is determined to ensure more Nigerians use Compressed Natural Gas for their cars which is seen as an affordable alternative to petrol.

“My dormant account has over N2 million, what can I do to reclaim my money?” Expert explains

“My dormant account has over N2 million, what can I do to reclaim my money?” Expert explains

A bank customer living abroad is seeking advice on how to reclaim his funds in his Nigerian bank account, which has been inactive for over 10 years.

CBN announces new Customs dollar exchange rate, importers to pay more to clear goods

CBN announces new Customs dollar exchange rate, importers to pay more to clear goods

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to increase the foreign exchange rates for cargo clearance in Nigerian ports following the depreciation of the naira.

Canada province needs workers, invites skilled Nigerians, offers N5m incentive to relocate

Canada province needs workers, invites skilled Nigerians, offers N5m incentive to relocate

A Canadian province is actively seeking skilled workers globally, including Nigerians, to work in its construction industry and is offering an N5 million incentive.

Full list: CBN sacks top directors, over 300 staff, gives reasons

Full list: CBN sacks top directors, over 300 staff, gives reasons

The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed high-ranking bank directors as Governor Olayemi Cardoso continues its clean-up exercise of the top financial institution.

CBN gives fresh update on Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, others' customer accounts

CBN gives fresh update on Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, others' customer accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria has explained its decision for Opay, Moniepoint, and Kuda's new customer enrolment and hinted at policy reversal in a few months.

Filling station may adjust fuel pumps again as depots quote new petrol price to marketers

Filling station may adjust fuel pumps again as depots quote new petrol price to marketers

Filling stations may raise pump prices as private depot operators increase prices again despite the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's efforts.

CBN replies as ABCON fumes over directive on BDC operators to apply for new licences

CBN replies as ABCON fumes over directive on BDC operators to apply for new licences

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive for Bureau De Change operators to reapply for licences, and this has raised concerns among stakeholders.

CBN explains naira depreciation against US dollar, makes new move to stop the fall

CBN explains naira depreciation against US dollar, makes new move to stop the fall

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided an explanation to the depreciation of the naira in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Dave Ibemere