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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.

5949 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Google offers Nigerian students free 12-month AI Plus subscription worth N92,400

Google offers Nigerian students free 12-month AI Plus subscription worth N92,400

Technology

27 days ago

Canada announces new work permit rules, expands access for foreign workers

Canada announces new work permit rules, expands access for foreign workers

Industry

27 days ago

Stock market extends losing streak as investors lose N440bn

Stock market extends losing streak as investors lose N440bn

Capital Market

27 days ago

Residents unhappy as dealers sell cooking gas at high prices

Residents unhappy as dealers sell cooking gas at high prices

Energy

27 days ago

Petrol prices go up as Depots, Dangote release new rates

Petrol prices go up as Depots, Dangote release new rates

Energy

27 days ago

Federal government lists 11 major economic reforms implemented since May 2023

Federal government lists 11 major economic reforms implemented since May 2023

Economy

27 days ago

Dangote refinery raises diesel price by N100, announces new rate

Dangote refinery raises diesel price by N100, announces new rate

Energy

27 days ago

Dangote Refinery has raised diesel prices by N100 to N1,670 per litre, increasing costs for marketers, businesses and other heavy diesel users nationwide.

Nigerian builders under pressure as dealers announce new cement prices

Nigerian builders under pressure as dealers announce new cement prices

Industry

27 days ago

Nigerian builders face fresh pressure as cement dealers announce new prices, with rising costs forcing homeowners to revise budgets and delay construction projects.

FMBN lists 10 reasons housing loan applications may be delayed or denied

FMBN lists 10 reasons housing loan applications may be delayed or denied

Economy

28 days ago

FMBN has listed 10 reasons NHF loan applications may be delayed or denied, including insufficient contributions, income issues, incomplete documents, and security.

Naira depreciates by N7.09 against dollar at official market

Naira depreciates by N7.09 against dollar at official market

Money

28 days ago

The Nigerian currency has weakened by N7.09 against the dollar at NAFEM, closing at N1,350.41/$1, while interbank FX turnover rose to $370.98 million.

Dangote’s new petrol price puts pressure on fuel depots

Dangote’s new petrol price puts pressure on fuel depots

Energy

28 days ago

Dangote Refinery sells petrol at N1,165 per litre, below estimated import parity of N1,212.45, giving marketers stronger incentive to buy locally refined fuel.

Marketers rush to Dangote refinery as new petrol price attracts buyers

Marketers rush to Dangote refinery as new petrol price attracts buyers

Energy

28 days ago

Fuel marketers are shifting trucks to Dangote Refinery as lower diesel and petrol prices offer significant savings compared with competing Lagos depots.

Dangote launches Fleet Management Graduate Programme for young Nigerians

Dangote launches Fleet Management Graduate Programme for young Nigerians

Industry

28 days ago

Dangote has opened applications for young graduates to join its Fleet Management Graduate Programme, offering structured training and practical experience.

FG opens grant programme for Nigerian mining explorers, researchers, deadline nears

FG opens grant programme for Nigerian mining explorers, researchers, deadline nears

Industry

28 days ago

Nigeria has opened EMERGE grant applications for mining explorers, researchers and critical minerals projects, offering funding to unlock solid mineral.

US lifts 12-year security restriction on ships arriving from Nigerian ports

US lifts 12-year security restriction on ships arriving from Nigerian ports

Maritime

28 days ago

The US has lifted a 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels, potentially reducing shipping costs, delays and boosting trade, investment.

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