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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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Petrol price increases, NNPC releases new rates by states

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Petrol price increases, NNPC releases new rates by states

Energy

a month ago

Lagos community to enjoy 24/7 power supply, as 14 companies secure license

Lagos community to enjoy 24/7 power supply, as 14 companies secure license

Industry

a month ago

Kerosene price increase by 5.65%, residents of 3 states pay the highest

Kerosene price increase by 5.65%, residents of 3 states pay the highest

Energy

a month ago

5kg, 12.5kg: Dealers increase cooking gas prices across Nigeria

5kg, 12.5kg: Dealers increase cooking gas prices across Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

New data shows most expensive place to buy bag of rice, beans in Nigeria

New data shows most expensive place to buy bag of rice, beans in Nigeria

Economy

a month ago

New exchange rates as naira crashes by N5.54 against dollar

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New exchange rates as naira crashes by N5.54 against dollar

Money

a month ago

MTN announces new pay package for chairman, directors after paying employees N2.4m monthly

MTN announces new pay package for chairman, directors after paying employees N2.4m monthly

Technology

a month ago

MTN Nigeria approved new director pay packages while nearly doubling employees earning at least N2.4 million monthly amid fintech restructuring and expansion plans.

DisCo announces power outage in several communities from May 9

DisCo announces power outage in several communities from May 9

Energy

a month ago

AEDC has announced a planned two-day power outage affecting Lugbe, Airport Road, Gaduwa, and Apo due to infrastructure relocation for road construction works.

Nigerian bank offers up to N5m loan to business owners, interest-free

Nigerian bank offers up to N5m loan to business owners, interest-free

Industry

a month ago

FCMB has opened applications for its SheVentures programme, offering Nigerian women entrepreneurs up to N10 million in zero-interest loans and business support.

Nigerian airline suspends flights over rising fuel prices, offers refund to passengers

Nigerian airline suspends flights over rising fuel prices, offers refund to passengers

Industry

a month ago

Rising Jet A1 fuel prices have forced Rano Air to suspend some routes temporarily, citing unsustainable operating costs and mounting financial pressure.

Stanbic IBTC announces 2026 Blue internship programme, releases application link

Stanbic IBTC announces 2026 Blue internship programme, releases application link

Industry

a month ago

Stanbic IBTC has opened applications for its 2026 Blue Internship Programme, offering Nigerian undergraduates corporate experience, career development opportunities.

CBN, GTbank announce new dollar exchange rates as naira rises

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CBN, GTbank announce new dollar exchange rates as naira rises

Money

a month ago

The Nigerian naira appreciated against the dollar, pound, and euro in the official market as improved forex liquidity boosted investor confidence nationwide.

N1,330/L: 10 states with highest, lowest petrol prices in Nigeria

N1,330/L: 10 states with highest, lowest petrol prices in Nigeria

Money

a month ago

NBS reports petrol price rose to N1,288.54 in March 2026, with Anambra highest, Lagos lowest, and North-East recording the most expensive average nationwide.

Apple agrees to pay iPhone users for not delivering 2 AI features

Apple agrees to pay iPhone users for not delivering 2 AI features

Technology

a month ago

Apple Inc. has agreed to pay up to $250 million to settle claims it misled iPhone 16 buyers over delayed Apple Intelligence features and capabilities.

NGX: 52 stocks advance, 53 decline in holiday-shortened week

NGX: 52 stocks advance, 53 decline in holiday-shortened week

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange recorded higher trading activity as investors traded 4.842 billion shares worth N287.756 billion, with financial stocks dominating.

Dave Ibemere