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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.

5423 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Fuel price to increase again, as brent crude hits $111

Fuel price to increase again, as brent crude hits $111

Energy

a month ago

Naira opens new week on weak note against US dollar across FX markets

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Naira opens new week on weak note against US dollar across FX markets

Money

a month ago

From teacher to N170m palm oil entrepreneur: Safiyat Bello shares her inspiring story

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From teacher to N170m palm oil entrepreneur: Safiyat Bello shares her inspiring story

Industry

a month ago

N1,278/L: Petrol price drops at private depots nationwide

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N1,278/L: Petrol price drops at private depots nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Nigerian bank slashes transfer fee to N5 per transaction

Nigerian bank slashes transfer fee to N5 per transaction

Money

a month ago

10 key numbers as Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 15.69% in April

10 key numbers as Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 15.69% in April

Economy

a month ago

XM: Another Ponzi investment scheme crashes as organisers disappear, shut down office

XM: Another Ponzi investment scheme crashes as organisers disappear, shut down office

Money

a month ago

Another Ponzi investment scheme in Lagos has collapsed as organisers of XM Future Music Group allegedly disappeared and shut down their office abruptly.

Marketers increase cooking gas price may hit N2,000/1kg

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Marketers increase cooking gas price may hit N2,000/1kg

Energy

a month ago

Marketers warn cooking gas prices may rise toward N2,000 per kilogram as LPG shortages deepen and demand continues to outpace supply across Nigeria.

Dangote refinery sues Nigerian government over fuel import licences

Dangote refinery sues Nigerian government over fuel import licences

Energy

a month ago

Dangote refinery has sued the Nigerian government over fuel import licences, alleging violations of court orders challenging NMDPRA approvals for marketers, NNPC.

Mid-cap selloff wipes N170bn off Nigerian stock market value

Mid-cap selloff wipes N170bn off Nigerian stock market value

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian stocks fell as investors took profits, wiping N170bn off the market, while banking and mid-cap shares drove broad losses across the NGX.

Airtel announces job vacancies for Nigerians, releases requirements, application link

Airtel announces job vacancies for Nigerians, releases requirements, application link

Technology

a month ago

Airtel Nigeria has opened applications for experienced professionals across Sales, Finance and Enterprise roles with at least eight years of experience required.

SEC warns Nigerians as investment schemes flood social media, shares link to verify

SEC warns Nigerians as investment schemes flood social media, shares link to verify

Capital Market

a month ago

SEC has warned Nigerians against unregistered online investment schemes on social media, describing many as Ponzi operations promising unrealistic returns.

MTN Foundation opens application portal for 2026 scholarship, n300,000 up for grabs yearly

MTN Foundation opens application portal for 2026 scholarship, n300,000 up for grabs yearly

Technology

a month ago

MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programme, offering N300,000 grants to 400 Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions.

FG approves another airline to begin operation in Nigeria

FG approves another airline to begin operation in Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

Pioneer Airlines has received NCAA approval for unscheduled flight operations and plans to expand into scheduled commercial services with its two aircraft.

Femi Otedola buys N98bn London mansion after daughter’s birthday wish

Femi Otedola buys N98bn London mansion after daughter’s birthday wish

Money

a month ago

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has acquired a £53 million London mansion months after daughter DJ Cuppy requested a property as a birthday gift.

Dave Ibemere