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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.

6100 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Top US bank set to begin operations in Nigeria before year-end

Top US bank set to begin operations in Nigeria before year-end

Money

22 minutes ago

NNPC invites Nigerians to buy petrol at a discount, releases new prices for all states

NNPC invites Nigerians to buy petrol at a discount, releases new prices for all states

Energy

an hour ago

MTN gives update after network outage in Lagos, 4 other states, advises customers

MTN gives update after network outage in Lagos, 4 other states, advises customers

Technology

4 hours ago

Nigerian firm launches $150m 20-storey royalties Abuja Condominium Project

Nigerian firm launches $150m 20-storey royalties Abuja Condominium Project

Industry

17 hours ago

MTN announces network outage in 5 states, sends alerts to customers

MTN announces network outage in 5 states, sends alerts to customers

Technology

18 hours ago

Relief as FG crashes petrol prices at NNPC filling stations, gives reason

Relief as FG crashes petrol prices at NNPC filling stations, gives reason

Energy

19 hours ago

Another company shuts down operations in Nigeria one month after Uber exit

Another company shuts down operations in Nigeria one month after Uber exit

Money

19 hours ago

Moove has exited Nigeria, transferring N35 billion worth of vehicles to eligible customers after years of supporting thousands of drivers nationwide.

Petrol price update: Depots raise prices as Brent crude crosses $105

Petrol price update: Depots raise prices as Brent crude crosses $105

Energy

21 hours ago

Brent crude surged above $105 per barrel, prompting Nigerian depot owners to raise petrol and diesel prices across Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar.

TCN announces power outage in several locations as 3 towers collapse

TCN announces power outage in several locations as 3 towers collapse

Energy

22 hours ago

TCN has announced a power outage in parts of Nasarawa after three transmission towers collapsed, disrupting electricity supply to Keffi and surrounding communities.

Dangote refinery names 20 companies cleared to buy its petrol under new arrangements

Dangote refinery names 20 companies cleared to buy its petrol under new arrangements

Energy

23 hours ago

Dangote Refinery has approved 20 petroleum marketers, including MRS, TotalEnergies, A.A Rano, and NNPC Retail, to purchase petrol under its new arrangement.

NNPC reduces petrol price, announces new rates for Abuja, Lagos, Delta, other states

NNPC reduces petrol price, announces new rates for Abuja, Lagos, Delta, other states

Energy

a day ago

The NNPC has reduced petrol price by N5 per litre across Nigeria, with Lagos and Rivers recording the lowest rate while Yobe has the highest price at N1,435.

Dollar crashes by N329 as naira exchange rate hits strongest level in 2 years

Dollar crashes by N329 as naira exchange rate hits strongest level in 2 years

Money

a day ago

Nigeria’s naira hits a two-year high as stronger FX inflows, rising reserves and improved market liquidity boost confidence despite the latest rate cut.

Investors count losses as NGX market cap falls by N110.16bn

Investors count losses as NGX market cap falls by N110.16bn

Capital Market

a day ago

Nigerian investors lost N110.16 billion as the NGX extended its losing streak to six days, with market capitalisation falling to N162.39 trillion.

Afri Invoice introduces subscription plans amid Nigeria’s e-invoicing push

Afri Invoice introduces subscription plans amid Nigeria’s e-invoicing push

Industry

a day ago

Afri Invoice’s four subscription plans target Nigerian businesses amid e-invoicing reforms, but prices, usage limits and NRS integration status remain undisclosed.

Five Nigerian banks rise in Africa’s top 100 ranking

Five Nigerian banks rise in Africa’s top 100 ranking

Money

a day ago

Five Nigerian banks feature in Africa’s top 100 ranking as recapitalisation boosts capital, with Stanbic IBTC recording the biggest jump among lenders.

Dave Ibemere