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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.

5046 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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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

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

10 cheapest states to buy fuel as pump price drops by 11.81 per cent

10 cheapest states to buy fuel as pump price drops by 11.81 per cent

Energy

a month ago

Dollar crashes as black market traders release new exchange rate

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Dollar crashes as black market traders release new exchange rate

Money

a month ago

FG launches new training for Nigerian youths on financial empowerment

FG launches new training for Nigerian youths on financial empowerment

Economy

a month ago

Dealers crash cooking gas prices, 10 cheapest states to buy emerge

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Dealers crash cooking gas prices, 10 cheapest states to buy emerge

Energy

a month ago

FG releases statement as South Africa cuts power supply to Nigerian High Commission

FG releases statement as South Africa cuts power supply to Nigerian High Commission

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria’s foreign ministry said electricity was cut to its Pretoria mission by South African authorities over unpaid bills caused by funding delays.

Another international bank set to open office in Nigeria, speaks on opportunities

Another international bank set to open office in Nigeria, speaks on opportunities

Industry

a month ago

First Abu Dhabi Bank will open a Lagos office, marking its first sub-Saharan presence, targeting West African infrastructure, energy, and financial sector.

World Bank announces new job vacancy, qualified Nigerians can apply

World Bank announces new job vacancy, qualified Nigerians can apply

Economy

a month ago

The World Bank announces a Regional Industry Director vacancy for qualified Nigerians as MD Anna Bjerde visits Nigeria to boost jobs, growth, energy, and investment.

Key changes under new tax regime as FG unveils timelines, penalties for Nigerians

Key changes under new tax regime as FG unveils timelines, penalties for Nigerians

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria’s new Tax Act tightens filing timelines, raises penalties, and signals tougher enforcement as authorities prepare for full implementation.

NNPC increases petrol pump prices by N53 above Dangote’s rate

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NNPC increases petrol pump prices by N53 above Dangote’s rate

Energy

a month ago

NNPC raised petrol prices nationwide again, selling above Dangote-linked rates, as marketers warn crude oil pressures could push pump prices toward N1,000 per litre.

N799: List of some marketers selling petrol below Dangote, NNPC prices

N799: List of some marketers selling petrol below Dangote, NNPC prices

Energy

a month ago

Independent marketers and private depots are selling petrol below Dangote and NNPC prices, undercutting refinery rates while MRS aligns pumps at N839 per litre.

Weekly review: Investors trade 3.087 billion shares as stock market close higher

Weekly review: Investors trade 3.087 billion shares as stock market close higher

Money

a month ago

Stock market recorded mixed performance as investors traded 3.09bn shares, Financial Services led activity, market capitalisation also rose slightly.

Naira records 7 straight days of appreciation against US dollar, secures new exchange rate

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Naira records 7 straight days of appreciation against US dollar, secures new exchange rate

Money

a month ago

The naira strengthened against the U.S. dollar last week, closing at N1,417.95/$, supported by improved liquidity, exporter inflows, and reduced market volatility.

Breakdown of how much Nigeria 4 richest men made from stocks in 2025 and current net worth

Breakdown of how much Nigeria 4 richest men made from stocks in 2025 and current net worth

Money

a month ago

Nigeria’s stock market added N11.36 trillion in billionaire wealth in 2025, driven almost entirely by Abdul Samad Rabiu and Aliko Dangote from listed stocks.

Dave Ibemere