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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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Dangote rejects NNPC deal proposal for his refinery

Dangote rejects NNPC deal proposal for his refinery

Industry

a month ago

FG announces launch date for digital switchover platform with over 100 free channels

FG announces launch date for digital switchover platform with over 100 free channels

Industry

a month ago

Report: Dangote makes decision on fuel pricing in Nigeria

Report: Dangote makes decision on fuel pricing in Nigeria

Energy

a month ago

Relief as fuel prices crash at private depots nationwide

Relief as fuel prices crash at private depots nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Google announces exciting new features coming to Andriod phones

Google announces exciting new features coming to Andriod phones

Technology

a month ago

Nigerians beg World Bank not to approve FG's new $1.2bn loan request, expert reacts to rising debt

Nigerians beg World Bank not to approve FG's new $1.2bn loan request, expert reacts to rising debt

Economy

a month ago

NERC prepares to increase electricity tarrif again, sends message to Nigerians

NERC prepares to increase electricity tarrif again, sends message to Nigerians

Energy

a month ago

NERC has hinted at another electricity tariff increase in Nigeria, saying the review aims to improve service delivery, affordability, and consumer protection.

Lagos State government invites entrepreneurs to apply for up to N5m for their business

Lagos State government invites entrepreneurs to apply for up to N5m for their business

Economy

a month ago

Lagos State CARES Grant supports startups and small businesses as applications surge targeting vulnerable residents through social protection, agriculture and MSME.

FX pressure as naira crashes again against US dollar

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FX pressure as naira crashes again against US dollar

Money

a month ago

The naira weakened across official and black markets as declining FX inflows, falling reserves, and softer liquidity increased pressure on Nigeria’s currency.

FG makes another request to World Bank to borrow $1.2bn

FG makes another request to World Bank to borrow $1.2bn

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria is seeking a $1.25 billion World Bank loan to support economic reforms, boost jobs, and strengthen key sectors ahead of approval in 2026.

Depot owners announce new petrol prices, Dangote, others make changes

Depot owners announce new petrol prices, Dangote, others make changes

Energy

a month ago

Private depots across Nigeria adjusted petrol prices, with rates rising above N1,000 to N1,319 amid ongoing fluctuations in the downstream oil market.

Stock market ASI crosses 250,000 mark, investors gain over N3trn in one day

Stock market ASI crosses 250,000 mark, investors gain over N3trn in one day

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian equities surged as the All-Share Index crossed 250,000 points, lifting investor wealth by over N3 trillion amid strong buying across banking stocks.

FCMB Group PIc announces change of name for subsidiaries, gets approval

FCMB Group PIc announces change of name for subsidiaries, gets approval

Money

a month ago

FCMB Asset Management has secured SEC approval to rename mutual funds and reduce investment thresholds, making its products more accessible to retail investors.

MultiChoice announces exciting deal for DStv subscribers ahead of FIFA World Cup

MultiChoice announces exciting deal for DStv subscribers ahead of FIFA World Cup

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice Group says it secured a deal for DStv and GOtv subscribers to watch all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on SuperSport across 27 African countries.

Big support as Dangote moves to build another 650,000bpd refinery, location confirmed

Big support as Dangote moves to build another 650,000bpd refinery, location confirmed

Energy

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu has backed Aliko Dangote’s $17bn Mombasa refinery project, signalling strong support for Africa’s private sector-driven expansion agenda.

Dave Ibemere