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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.

5944 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Nigerian stocks gain 0.81% in one week as NGX market value hits N155.83trn

Nigerian stocks gain 0.81% in one week as NGX market value hits N155.83trn

Capital Market

17 days ago

NNPC, other filling stations increase petrol prices

NNPC, other filling stations increase petrol prices

Energy

17 days ago

FG offers free prepaid meters to Nigerians, disco sends message to customers

FG offers free prepaid meters to Nigerians, disco sends message to customers

Energy

17 days ago

Petrol prices rise to N1,400 after Dangote announces new gantry rate

Petrol prices rise to N1,400 after Dangote announces new gantry rate

Energy

17 days ago

Nigerians spend estimated N3.67trn on internet data in 6 months

Nigerians spend estimated N3.67trn on internet data in 6 months

Technology

17 days ago

6 settings that can make Andriod phone feel faster in 2026

6 settings that can make Andriod phone feel faster in 2026

Technology

17 days ago

British pound selling rate falls as CBN releases new exchange rates

British pound selling rate falls as CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

18 days ago

The British pound fell to N1,816.04 as the Central Bank of Nigeria released new exchange rates, while the naira strengthened against major currencies on Friday.

Dangote Refinery increases petrol price by N65, issues warning

Dangote Refinery increases petrol price by N65, issues warning

Energy

18 days ago

Dangote Refinery has raised petrol gantry prices to N1,265 per litre while increasing coastal rates, citing rising imports and domestic demand uncertainty.

Canada releases updated proof of funds for international students from September 1

Canada releases updated proof of funds for international students from September 1

Industry

18 days ago

Canada has announced higher proof-of-funds requirements for international students, with Nigerians and others needing to show more money from September 2026.

Canada announces new amount for study permit requirement from September 1

Canada announces new amount for study permit requirement from September 1

Money

18 days ago

Canada has raised the study permit financial requirement for international students, with single applicants now required to show C$23,448 from September 1, 2026.

10 companies in Nigeria that paid the most in staff salaries in one year

10 companies in Nigeria that paid the most in staff salaries in one year

Money

19 days ago

Access Holdings topped Nigeria’s highest salary-paying companies in 2025, while Seplat Energy recorded the highest average annual salary per employee.

Saudi Arabia changes work permit rules, announces new visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Saudi Arabia changes work permit rules, announces new visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Industry

19 days ago

Saudi Arabia has capped work visas for newer businesses at five, while established companies can obtain up to 50, affecting foreign workers seeking employment.

Finance Bill 2027: FG invites Nigerians, businesses to submit proposals, gives deadline

Finance Bill 2027: FG invites Nigerians, businesses to submit proposals, gives deadline

Economy

19 days ago

The Federal Government seeks Nigerians’ and businesses’ input on the Finance Bill 2027, with stakeholders invited to submit practical proposals before September 11.

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.11bn, near 2009 record

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.11bn, near 2009 record

Money

19 days ago

Nigeria’s external reserves rose by $3.15 billion to $53.11 billion, nearing the 2009 record as stronger dollar inflows boosted Nigeria’s foreign exchange buffer.

Nigerian stock market Rebounds, gains 0.22% as banking stocks lead

Nigerian stock market Rebounds, gains 0.22% as banking stocks lead

Capital Market

19 days ago

The Nigerian Exchange rebounded 0.22% as bargain-hunting lifted banking stocks, although weak market breadth showed continued investor caution across sectors.

Dave Ibemere