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.

3237 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

After increasing fuel pump price, NNPC announces new project for Nigerians

After increasing fuel pump price, NNPC announces new project for Nigerians

21 days ago

New fuel price: Transport companies increase fares

New fuel price: Transport companies increase fares

22 days ago

Electricity company announces free meter upgrade for customers as govt deadline nears

Electricity company announces free meter upgrade for customers as govt deadline...

22 days ago

Nigerian bank increases transfer fee from November 1, advises customers

Nigerian bank increases transfer fee from November 1, advises customers

22 days ago

Finally, FIRS releases application link for Nigerians to apply for new job openings as tax officers

Finally, FIRS releases application link for Nigerians to apply for new job openi...

22 days ago

Energy expert calls out petrol pricing calculation fraud in Nigeria

Energy expert calls out petrol pricing calculation fraud in Nigeria

23 days ago

CBN advises Nigerians to save more, releases Access, Zenith, UBA, 23 other banks' interest rates

CBN advises Nigerians to save more, releases Access, Zenith, UBA, 23 other banks' interest rates

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on Nigerians to save more and has listed various benefits, including financial security and economic growth.

CNG: FG gives new order to filling stations to begin sale of fuel priced at N200

CNG: FG gives new order to filling stations to begin sale of fuel priced at N200

The federal government has ordered filling stations to begin the installation of compressed natural gas pumps which is priced at N200 per standard cubic meter.

N1,631.17: Again, naira depreciates against US dollar, CBN gives pound, euro new exchange rates

N1,631.17: Again, naira depreciates against US dollar, CBN gives pound, euro new exchange rates

The value of the naira has once again depreciated against the United States dollar, pound and the euro in the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Nigerian govt to reportedly sanction Elon Musk's company for breaking country’s regulation

Nigerian govt to reportedly sanction Elon Musk's company for breaking country’s regulation

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reportedly concluded a plan to sanction Elon Musk's Internet company for breaking its regulations.

More headache for CBN as naira becomes 3rd worst performing currency in the world

More headache for CBN as naira becomes 3rd worst performing currency in the world

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has got a new position in the list of worst-performing currencies in the world as the value continue to depreciate in FX market.

Finally, Access Bank gets approval to buy another bank for $100m, increase number of branches

Finally, Access Bank gets approval to buy another bank for $100m, increase number of branches

Access Bank is now closer to completing the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya, which will further increase its number of customers and branches.

Oil marketers speak on Dangote petrol price as filling stations adjust pumps again

Oil marketers speak on Dangote petrol price as filling stations adjust pumps again

The national President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, has shared their opinion on Dangote petrol price.

After Nigerian bank lost N10 billion, EFCC arrests four hackers, releases their names

After Nigerian bank lost N10 billion, EFCC arrests four hackers, releases their names

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released the names of four suspected fraudsters who specialised in attacking the cybersecurity systems of banks.

Transcorp’s CEO Omogiafo advocates for equitable energy access and gender inclusion

Transcorp’s CEO Omogiafo advocates for equitable energy access and gender inclusion

Transcorp CEO Owen Omogiafo has made a case for Africa and also women as the world continues to push for the transition from fossil fuels to green energy.

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