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.

3256 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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NBS reports name Kogi, 9 others as most expensive states to live in Nigeria

NBS reports name Kogi, 9 others as most expensive states to live in Nigeria

6 months ago

International Breweries to change prices of popular drinks from June 1

International Breweries to change prices of popular drinks from June 1

6 months ago

Filling stations to begin selling CNG fuel priced at N200 after FG's orders

Filling stations to begin selling CNG fuel priced at N200 after FG's orders

6 months ago

No more importation: Aliko Dangote speaks on its refinery plans, gives Nigerians hope

No more importation: Aliko Dangote speaks on its refinery plans, gives Nigerians...

6 months ago

Apply now: MTN announces 2024 scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students, sets grade to qualify

Apply now: MTN announces 2024 scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students, s...

6 months ago

Court clears access, UBA, GTB, other banks to demand customers’ social media account, gives reason

Court clears access, UBA, GTB, other banks to demand customers’ social media acc...

6 months ago

Apply: FG sets date students can start submitting loan application, 5 categories of people banned

Apply: FG sets date students can start submitting loan application, 5 categories of people banned

The federal government has launched a new online portal for Nigerian students to apply for loans, with some categories of students excluded from applying.

10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as prices of rice, garri increase again

10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as prices of rice, garri increase again

The National Bureau of Statistics' latest data has revealed the states where food prices are rising at the fastest pace, making life more difficult for Nigerians.

New exchange rate as Naira gains over N64 in hours against US dollar, first appreciation in days

New exchange rate as Naira gains over N64 in hours against US dollar, first appreciation in days

The Naira has recorded a strong performance in the official foreign exchange market against the US dollar but it was a different story against pound, euro.

Nigerian bank discovers new app used by fraudsters to hack account, warns customers

Nigerian bank discovers new app used by fraudsters to hack account, warns customers

Wema bank has alerted customers to a new malware employed by fraudsters to hack accounts, advising them to protect devices and personal information.

Dangote refinery set to buy another crude oil from us, details emerge

Dangote refinery set to buy another crude oil from us, details emerge

The Dangote Refinery is planning to prepare to import crude from the United States as it bids to ramp up production for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel..

CBN increases customs duty dollar exchange rate to clear goods, despite naira appreciation

CBN increases customs duty dollar exchange rate to clear goods, despite naira appreciation

The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to slash the customs exchange rate for cargo clearances at Nigeria's ports and airports as naira appreciates in FX market.

FG speaks on fixing prices for Dangote refinery as Nigerians anticipate cheaper fuel

FG speaks on fixing prices for Dangote refinery as Nigerians anticipate cheaper fuel

The Nigerian government has clarified it won't directly fix fuel prices for Dangote Refinery, aiming to boost local refinery and maintain a competitive market.

UBA, Access, Zenith, BDC traders quote new exchange rates to buy dollar as Naira crashes again

UBA, Access, Zenith, BDC traders quote new exchange rates to buy dollar as Naira crashes again

The Nigerian currency continues its free fall against the US dollar in both official and unofficial markets, and black market traders all did same.

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

NDIC announces new minimum account balance for customers to get refund if a bank fails

NDIC has announced a new minimum bank balance for customer refunds in case of bank failure, or bankruptcy and has provided explanation for the changes.

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