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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.

5438 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Uber, Bolt get new rival as firm launches electric vehicle taxi in Nigeria, sets up charging points

Uber, Bolt get new rival as firm launches electric vehicle taxi in Nigeria, sets up charging points

Industry

a year ago

MRS, Ardova, Mobil, other filling stations announce new fuel prices after Dangote price slash

MRS, Ardova, Mobil, other filling stations announce new fuel prices after Dangote price slash

Industry

a year ago

Finally, access Bank secures govt approval to take over National Bank of Kenya

Finally, access Bank secures govt approval to take over National Bank of Kenya

Money

a year ago

Naira fall: YouTube increases subscription prices for premium services by 44.4% in Nigeria

Naira fall: YouTube increases subscription prices for premium services by 44.4% in Nigeria

Technology

a year ago

CBN releases new exchanges as naira appreciates against dollar, falls to pound, euro

CBN releases new exchanges as naira appreciates against dollar, falls to pound, euro

Money

a year ago

Nigeria’s debt to countries rises by over $133m, China remains top lender

Nigeria’s debt to countries rises by over $133m, China remains top lender

Economy

a year ago

Fitch shows support for Tinubu's reforms, upgrades Nigeria’s credit rating

Fitch shows support for Tinubu's reforms, upgrades Nigeria’s credit rating

Money

a year ago

The administration of President Tinubu has received a vote of confidence in its policies, as Fitch Ratings has decided to upgrade Nigeria's credit rating.

Full list: WhatsApp will stop working on these popular iPhones, Android phones from May

Full list: WhatsApp will stop working on these popular iPhones, Android phones from May

Technology

a year ago

WhatsApp will cancel support for some iPhones and Android devices from May 5, 2025, users will have to upgrade their phones to stay connected with loved ones.

Stock market investors lose over N400bn, 5 companies lead losers table

Stock market investors lose over N400bn, 5 companies lead losers table

Capital Market

a year ago

The Nigerian stock market ended the week in negative as sentiment was influenced by flows into dividend-paying stocks as investors positioned for profit taking.

JP Morgan gives reasons naira's fall against US dollar is reasonable

JP Morgan gives reasons naira's fall against US dollar is reasonable

Money

a year ago

Top United States investment bank JP Morgan has shared insights into the performance of the naira and praised the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

PETROAN says cheaper fuel likely as NNPCL, MRS, Ardova's new pump price emerges

PETROAN says cheaper fuel likely as NNPCL, MRS, Ardova's new pump price emerges

Energy

a year ago

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has a message for Nigerians on petrol as NNPC, MRS, Ardova set to adjust pumps.

CBN announces new customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira crashes

CBN announces new customs exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira crashes

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increase the Customs Duty exchange rate to clear goods at the ports and also airports as naira falls against US dollar.

Dangote makes over N9bn on his birthday, gets new ranking in world's billionaire list

Dangote makes over N9bn on his birthday, gets new ranking in world's billionaire list

Money

a year ago

Dangote has climbed the world billionaire list after making over N9 billion in just hours of trading on his birthday, as he continues to set the pace.

MRS, Ardova, Hyden filling stations sell at cheaper rates than NNPC as new fuel price emerges

MRS, Ardova, Hyden filling stations sell at cheaper rates than NNPC as new fuel price emerges

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery has sparked a petrol price competition following its decision to reduce the cost of loading petrol for marketers buying from its facility.

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price, filling stations to adjust pumps

Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price, filling stations to adjust pumps

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery has announced new fuel prices for marketers purchasing its products, and partnered filling stations are set to adjust their pump prices accordingly.

Dave Ibemere