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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 (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, 2023, 2024)

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.

5044 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

SMEDAN lists how Nigerian entrepreneurs spend business loans “they take it and disappear”

SMEDAN lists how Nigerian entrepreneurs spend business loans “they take it and disappear”

Economy

a month ago

Naira, 3 other African currencies tipped to extend gains against US dollar

Naira, 3 other African currencies tipped to extend gains against US dollar

Money

a month ago

NNPC releases details on why it shut down 4 refineries

NNPC releases details on why it shut down 4 refineries

Energy

a month ago

Dangote reduces petrol pump price at filling stations nationwide

Dangote reduces petrol pump price at filling stations nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Dangote gives reasons petrol may sell for N1,000/litre, offers solution

Dangote gives reasons petrol may sell for N1,000/litre, offers solution

Energy

a month ago

Investors’ wealth rises by N1.27trn, NGX equities rally as ASI gains 1.18 per cent

Investors’ wealth rises by N1.27trn, NGX equities rally as ASI gains 1.18 per cent

Capital Market

a month ago

CBN updates naira exchange rate against British pound, euro

CBN updates naira exchange rate against British pound, euro

Money

a month ago

The naira has strengthened against the British pound, euro, and United States dollar on Wednesday, supported by rising forex inflows, boosting reserves.

NNPC in talks with Chinese company to help revive broken refineries

NNPC in talks with Chinese company to help revive broken refineries

Energy

a month ago

NNPC is negotiating with a Chinese petrochemical firm and other investors to revive Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries by selling partial equity.

Another Nigerian bank joins GTB, UBA, Zenith, Access, others worth over N1 trillion

Another Nigerian bank joins GTB, UBA, Zenith, Access, others worth over N1 trillion

Money

a month ago

Wema Bank has entered Nigeria’s exclusive N1 trillion market capitalisation club for the first time, driven by rising share prices, improved earnings.

Private depot owners compete with Dangote, announce new petrol price to increase sales

Private depot owners compete with Dangote, announce new petrol price to increase sales

Energy

a month ago

Private depot owners have cut petrol prices to boost sales, attracting marketers away from Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s downstream fuel market becomes competitive.

Elon Musk becomes first person in history to be worth over $800bn, Dangote gets new ranking

Elon Musk becomes first person in history to be worth over $800bn, Dangote gets new ranking

Money

a month ago

Elon Musk’s net worth has surged to a new high after reaching a deal of SpaceX merging with xAI, making him the first person ever worth more than $800 billion.

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave trends as NYSE-linked photos surface online

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave trends as NYSE-linked photos surface online

Technology

a month ago

Flutterwave, the Nigerian fintech, ignites viral reactions online with NYSE-linked photos, showcasing its global success despite no formal listing announcement.

Another bank set to begin operation in June, headquarters completed in Abuja

Another bank set to begin operation in June, headquarters completed in Abuja

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria has handed over the African Energy Bank headquarters in Abuja, setting the stage for operations to begin in June, advancing Africa’s energy independence.

Naira exchange rate hits new high against US dollar in official market

Naira exchange rate hits new high against US dollar in official market

Money

a month ago

The naira surged to a record N1,372.91 per dollar in the official FX market, supported by rising reserves and improved foreign exchange liquidity.

First Holdco bounces back as investors gain N333bn trading Nigerian stocks on Tuesday

First Holdco bounces back as investors gain N333bn trading Nigerian stocks on Tuesday

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange rose as bargain-hunting boosted banking and industrial stocks, lifting market capitalisation by N333 billion and extending the Y/D returns.

Dave Ibemere