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Dave Ibemere

Education: Bachelor of Science Mass Communication (2015), Master of Science Mass Communication University of Lagos (2018), Google News Initiative: Advanced digital reporting 2024, Courses at University of Johannesburg, the School of Media and Communication.

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, 2023, 2024, 2025)

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. Fellow, MTN Pan African Media Innovation(2026), Member of 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.

6254 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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FG launches USSD offline loan service as Credicorp disbursement hits N61.4 billion

FG launches USSD offline loan service as Credicorp disbursement hits N61.4 billion

Money

10 hours ago

Petrol price update: import cost drops as Dangote marketers announce new prices

Petrol price update: import cost drops as Dangote marketers announce new prices

Energy

10 hours ago

Fintech firms to meet Lagos officials over digital economy policy

Fintech firms to meet Lagos officials over digital economy policy

Economy

11 hours ago

Dangote begins talks to invest in Africa's 2nd largest economy after Nigeria, Kenya

Dangote begins talks to invest in Africa's 2nd largest economy after Nigeria, Kenya

Industry

12 hours ago

Rice dealers adjust rates, announce new prices for 50kg bag

Rice dealers adjust rates, announce new prices for 50kg bag

Economy

13 hours ago

Reactions 24 hours after FG launches USSD code to help Nigerians access loans without internet

Reactions 24 hours after FG launches USSD code to help Nigerians access loans without internet

Money

15 hours ago

NNPC reverses increase, announces new petrol pump prices

NNPC reverses increase, announces new petrol pump prices

Energy

16 hours ago

NNPC has reduced its petrol pump price by N10 to N1,355 per litre as competition from Dangote Refinery and independent depot operators intensifies.

Again, Dangote slashes petrol price, announces new rate

Again, Dangote slashes petrol price, announces new rate

Energy

18 hours ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,210 per litre, prompting Lagos depot operators to lower their rates amid growing competition.

New DStv packages explained: Prices, channels and what subscribers should know

New DStv packages explained: Prices, channels and what subscribers should know

Industry

19 hours ago

DStv will introduce four new subscription packages from November 5, 2026, with prices starting at N6,000 and changes to channels and sports offerings.

FG unveils N50,000 monthly cash payments to Nigerians, gives payment details

FG unveils N50,000 monthly cash payments to Nigerians, gives payment details

Money

20 hours ago

The FG has launched NERSI, offering vulnerable Nigerians N50,000 monthly in cash assistance to cushion rising living costs and support struggling households.

Nigerian fashion entrepreneur relaunches global clothing brand in Atlanta

Industry

2 days ago

Nigerian entrepreneur Louis Akorede Awode has relaunched CLOVIS in Atlanta after five years, unveiling a new collection celebrating African heritage.

Abia APC faults online poll on 2027 elections: "They don't reflect political realities"

Abia APC faults online poll on 2027 elections: "They don't reflect political realities"

Nigeria

3 days ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia has addressed a recent online poll about the 2027 general elections in the state and shared its prediction.

Nigerian stock market adds N141bn as NGX All-Share Index extends rally

Nigerian stock market adds N141bn as NGX All-Share Index extends rally

Energy

3 days ago

The Nigerian stock market gained N140.55 billion as the NGX All-Share Index rose 0.09%, extending its rally, while Honeywell Flour and May & Baker led gainers.

Zenith Bank records N928.8bn pre-tax profit in 9 months

Zenith Bank records N928.8bn pre-tax profit in 9 months

Money

3 days ago

Zenith Bank reported N928.8 billion pre-tax profit for nine months of 2026, supported by lower impairment charges, despite declining gross earnings.

Dangote signs fuel supply deal with Cameroon, expands African market

Dangote signs fuel supply deal with Cameroon, expands African market

Energy

3 days ago

Dangote Group has signed a fuel supply agreement with Cameroon's SONARA, expanding its African market reach as Botswana also explores a separate petroleum deal.

Dave Ibemere