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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.

5049 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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CBN grants temporary permission for importers to use expire NAFDAC licence

CBN grants temporary permission for importers to use expire NAFDAC licence

Industry

a month ago

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Capital Market

a month ago

10 questions and answer as govt to recover unpaid tax through family members, tenants, banks

10 questions and answer as govt to recover unpaid tax through family members, tenants, banks

Economy

a month ago

Naira exchanges at N1490/$ at black market, CBN releases official exchange rates

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Naira exchanges at N1490/$ at black market, CBN releases official exchange rates

Money

a month ago

MRS, NNPC, other filling stations' new petrol price as Dangote announces new rate

MRS, NNPC, other filling stations' new petrol price as Dangote announces new rate

Economy

a month ago

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Money

a month ago

NJFP: FG reopens portal, invites youths to apply for internship, offers N150,000 monthly stipends

NJFP: FG reopens portal, invites youths to apply for internship, offers N150,000 monthly stipends

Economy

a month ago

Applications for Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 have reopened, offering graduates nationwide a chance to gain hands-on experience, build skills.

Stock market starts week with N3.45bn gain, 5 top companies emerge

Stock market starts week with N3.45bn gain, 5 top companies emerge

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange opened the week flat as marginal gains in select stocks offset losses, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed sectoral performances.

CBN speaks on new ATM rules as Nigerians keep n5.4trn in cash outside banks

CBN speaks on new ATM rules as Nigerians keep n5.4trn in cash outside banks

Money

a month ago

The CBN will introduce new rules linking debit card issuance to ATM capacity, aiming to improve cash access as Nigerians hold record N5.4 trillion outside banks.

NNPC announces new oil well discovery, shares excitement

NNPC announces new oil well discovery, shares excitement

Energy

a month ago

The NNPC limited has announced an oil well discovery with Chevron, saying the Awodi-07 success boosts Nigeria’s revenue outlook and energy security.

NNPC reduces petrol pump prices by N45, matches Dangote’s rate

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NNPC reduces petrol pump prices by N45, matches Dangote’s rate

Energy

a month ago

NNPC has lowered petrol prices in Lagos, matching Dangote partners, as NMDPRA predicts further nationwide drops amid rising supply and competition.

N1,417.94/$: Analysts forecast this week’s exchange rate movement as naira depreciates

N1,417.94/$: Analysts forecast this week’s exchange rate movement as naira depreciates

Money

a month ago

The Nigerian currency has weakened in official and parallel markets amid forex supply pressures, while rising external reserves offered limited support.

Stock market ends week low as investors exchange 90,589 deals

Stock market ends week low as investors exchange 90,589 deals

Capital Market

a month ago

NGX closed lower as ASI and capitalisation fell, Services led trading, Oil and Gas indices gained, while Deap Capital, SCOA and NCR topped gainers.

LIRS: Govt to recover unpaid taxes through banks, family members, tenants others

LIRS: Govt to recover unpaid taxes through banks, family members, tenants others

Money

a month ago

The Lagos State Government, through LIRS, will use the NTAA 2025 to recover unpaid taxes from taxpayers via third parties including families, friends.

Depots adjust petrol, diesel prices as Dangote is set to run below capacity

Depots adjust petrol, diesel prices as Dangote is set to run below capacity

Energy

a month ago

Private depot owners adjusted petrol and diesel prices nationwide amid Dangote Refinery’s below-capacity output, delayed import licences, and tight supply.

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