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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.

5443 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

American tech giant IBM clarifies reported plan to leave Nigeria after 50 years

American tech giant IBM clarifies reported plan to leave Nigeria after 50 years

Technology

a year ago

CBN announces transaction limit for bureau de change operators as dollar crashes

CBN announces transaction limit for bureau de change operators as dollar crashes

Money

a year ago

FG moves to secure fresh loans from World Bank worth over $500M, lists 2 projects

FG moves to secure fresh loans from World Bank worth over $500M, lists 2 projects

Money

a year ago

Another foreign company leaves Nigeria after over 50 years

Another foreign company leaves Nigeria after over 50 years

Industry

a year ago

Apply now: PwC opens 2025 graduate trainee programme, makes promises

Apply now: PwC opens 2025 graduate trainee programme, makes promises

Industry

a year ago

FG announces timeline for new electricity tariff hike review

FG announces timeline for new electricity tariff hike review

Energy

a year ago

Price of kerosene rises again, residents of 3 states pay more

Price of kerosene rises again, residents of 3 states pay more

Energy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that kerosene has increased again adding more burdens to the cost of living for Nigerians, especially in rural areas.

Three Nigerian banks share millions to over 1,000 customers, more giveaway planned

Three Nigerian banks share millions to over 1,000 customers, more giveaway planned

Money

a year ago

Parallex Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), and Ecobank Nigeria are giving out monetary gifts to customers through various promotional campaigns.

Filling Stations adjust petrol pumps as Dangote, private depots slash prices

Filling Stations adjust petrol pumps as Dangote, private depots slash prices

Energy

a year ago

Following the reduction of ex-depot petrol prices announced by Dangote refinery and also private sectors, filling stations have started adjusting prices.

FG to introduce new initiative for SMEs to easily secure loan for business

FG to introduce new initiative for SMEs to easily secure loan for business

Money

a year ago

The federal government of Nigeria will work with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and also the Bank of Industry (BOI) to give SMEs easy access to loans.

Private depots crash petrol price by N27 after Dangote's Refinery decision

Private depots crash petrol price by N27 after Dangote's Refinery decision

Economy

a year ago

Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has revealed that the price of petrol at various depots has been reduced by N27 following Dangote's decision

Two refineries in Nigeria resume petrol sale after Dangote slashed price

Two refineries in Nigeria resume petrol sale after Dangote slashed price

Energy

a year ago

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced that NNPC limited two refineries are now selling petrol.

Dangote advertises petrol, gives condition to buy at N890 per litre

Dangote advertises petrol, gives condition to buy at N890 per litre

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery is urging Nigerians to buy its 'high-quality petrol' and expects that the lower price will lead to reduced prices at filling stations.

Naira appreciates against dollar, exchange rate hits 7-month high

Naira appreciates against dollar, exchange rate hits 7-month high

Money

a year ago

The value of Nigerian currency recorded a strong performance in January 2025 against the US dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

Nigerians react as FG plans fresh electricity tariff hike

Nigerians react as FG plans fresh electricity tariff hike

Energy

a year ago

The federal government is looking at increasing electricity tariffs in the next few months and has defended the decision with a promise to subsidize low earners.

Dave Ibemere