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

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Dangote raises alarm over unsold petrol at his refinery, invites buyers

Dangote raises alarm over unsold petrol at his refinery, invites buyers

25 days ago

FG, BOI open application portal for Nigerians to get business loan, share link

FG, BOI open application portal for Nigerians to get business loan, share link

26 days ago

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in official market

Again, naira depreciates against US dollar in official market

26 days ago

More job losses expected as another foreign company announces plan to leave Nigeria, gives reasons

More job losses expected as another foreign company announces plan to leave Nige...

26 days ago

After opening new branch, LOTUS bank clinches 2 awards for innovation, ethical practice

After opening new branch, LOTUS bank clinches 2 awards for innovation, ethical p...

26 days ago

Filling stations speaks on new fuel price, complains of low patronage

Filling stations speaks on new fuel price, complains of low patronage

26 days ago

Traders increase price for bag of rice as Christmas celebration draws closer

Traders increase price for bag of rice as Christmas celebration draws closer

Traders across marketers have adjusted the price for a bag of rice despite recent moves by the Nigerian government to crash food prices nationwide.

Air Peace advises Nigerians after rumours of 100% increase in ticket prices from November 1

Air Peace advises Nigerians after rumours of 100% increase in ticket prices from November 1

Air Peace has released a statement debunking rumours of a 100% ticket price increase from November 1 and has advised customers to rely on official company updates.

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

Again, CBN increases Customs exchange rate to clear imported goods

The Central Bank of Nigeria has hiked the exchange rate to clear goods at the nation's ports as naira continues to struggle both in the official and black markets.

Full list: New ranking for Nigeria in List of 10 African countries with lowest fuel prices

Full list: New ranking for Nigeria in List of 10 African countries with lowest fuel prices

The list of African countries with the cheapest fuel pump prices has been revealed, and Nigeria has taken a new position after government removed subsidy.

Relief for customers as GTBank opens all branches weekend, sets closing time

Relief for customers as GTBank opens all branches weekend, sets closing time

Guaranty Trust Bank has announced that all branches will be open on Saturday and Sunday as a way of offering support to customers affected by the system upgrade

Marketers gives reasons as 42 million liters of imported fuel set to arrive Nigeria

Marketers gives reasons as 42 million liters of imported fuel set to arrive Nigeria

Petroleum marketers have disclosed that 42 million litres of imported petrol are on the way and have explained their reasons for choosing to import.

New exchange rates as Naira gains against dollar, euro, pound sterling in official market

New exchange rates as Naira gains against dollar, euro, pound sterling in official market

The naira recorded a strong performance against the US dollar, pound, and euro in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market but lost value in the black market.

Dangote refinery achieves another record in petrol supply after receiving crude from NNPC

Dangote refinery achieves another record in petrol supply after receiving crude from NNPC

The Dangote Refinery's has for the first time recorded its first shipment of petrol into the Nigerian market by sea after receiving crude from NNPC limited.

Nigerians to be affected as Canada makes changes to foreign workers' visa rules

Nigerians to be affected as Canada makes changes to foreign workers' visa rules

The Canadian government is working towards implementing new rules that will reduce companies trying to employ foreign workers, including Nigerians.

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