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.

3257 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Access, UBA, 3 other leading Nigerian banks made record over N2.7trn profits

Access, UBA, 3 other leading Nigerian banks made record over N2.7trn profits

7 months ago

NNPC sends message to Nigerians as filling stations sell one litre of fuel at new price

NNPC sends message to Nigerians as filling stations sell one litre of fuel at ne...

7 months ago

New refinery project set to begin, company signs deal with NNPCL to begin work

New refinery project set to begin, company signs deal with NNPCL to begin work

7 months ago

New cement price emerges as Dangote Cement declares massive profit

New cement price emerges as Dangote Cement declares massive profit

7 months ago

Nigerian company secures exclusive deal to collect all Helicopter landing fee

Nigerian company secures exclusive deal to collect all Helicopter landing fee

7 months ago

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again

Access, UBA, GTB, other banks, traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira...

7 months ago

New report ranks Dangote Refinery higher than 10 biggest refineries in Europe

New report ranks Dangote Refinery higher than 10 biggest refineries in Europe

The Dangote refinery, completed in 2023, has been ranked higher than European refineries, and there are expectations that it will meet all of Nigeria's energy needs.

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again against US dollar

Traders sell dollar at new exchange rate as naira falls again against US dollar

The value of the Nigerian currency, the naira, continues to depreciate in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets, leaving many Nigerians worried.

Multichoice gives reasons for New DStv, GOtv monthly subscription packages, Nigerians react

Multichoice gives reasons for New DStv, GOtv monthly subscription packages, Nigerians react

Nigerians have reacted to the new prices for GOtv and DStv subscription packages, the second increase in just 3 months and the third in one year.

CBN crashes dollar, sells ‘cheap’ to BDCs, sets new exchange rate for Nigerians

CBN crashes dollar, sells ‘cheap’ to BDCs, sets new exchange rate for Nigerians

The Central Bank of Nigeria has crashed the dollar in the unofficial market by selling cheap dollars to BDCs and asking them not to sell to Nigerians at a rate.

Full list: Again, MultiChoice increases all DStv, GOtv monthly subscription packages, gives reasons

Full list: Again, MultiChoice increases all DStv, GOtv monthly subscription packages, gives reasons

MultiChoice, the owner of DStv and GoTv, has announced another increase for all its packages for Nigerian customers and has provided an explanation.

In 24 hours, naira loses N65 value against US dollar as CBN sets new exchange rate

In 24 hours, naira loses N65 value against US dollar as CBN sets new exchange rate

The Nigerian currency, the naira, continued depreciating against the US dollar in the official and unofficial markets despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

FG secures discounted CNG prices from NMPDRA as it prepares to roll out buses

FG secures discounted CNG prices from NMPDRA as it prepares to roll out buses

The federal government has secured discounted CNG prices from NMPDRA in preparation for bus rollout aimed at providing cheaper transport to ease subsidy pain.

Marketers give reasons diesel will not sell for N950 despite Dangote refinery's price crash

Marketers give reasons diesel will not sell for N950 despite Dangote refinery's price crash

Oil marketers have dashed the hopes of Nigerians who anticipated buying diesel below N1,000 at filling stations after Dangote refinery crashed price.

Naira loses more value against US dollar, Nigerians blame 2 new platforms, ask FG to close them

Naira loses more value against US dollar, Nigerians blame 2 new platforms, ask FG to close them

Naira continues to perform poorly against the dollar in both the official and black markets and observers have blamed the emergence of 2 platforms.

Dave Ibemere