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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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New petrol prices emerge at NNPC filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, other states

New petrol prices emerge at NNPC filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, other states

Energy

a month ago

Marketers adjust depot petrol prices as Dangote announces new rates

Marketers adjust depot petrol prices as Dangote announces new rates

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice announces one-month free trial for subscribers on DStv as Showmax shuts down

MultiChoice announces one-month free trial for subscribers on DStv as Showmax shuts down

Industry

a month ago

EKEDC: Why Lagosians are experiencing power supply issues

EKEDC: Why Lagosians are experiencing power supply issues

Energy

a month ago

Rabiu overtakes South Africa billionaire as net worth rises faster than Dangote's in 2026

Rabiu overtakes South Africa billionaire as net worth rises faster than Dangote's in 2026

Money

a month ago

Ibom Air warns of reduce flight operations as fuel cost hits N7.6m per flight

Ibom Air warns of reduce flight operations as fuel cost hits N7.6m per flight

Industry

a month ago

Optimus Bank posts 69.94% surge in full year 2025 profit to N24.14bn

Optimus Bank posts 69.94% surge in full year 2025 profit to N24.14bn

Money

a month ago

Optimus Bank reported 2025 profit before tax rising 69.94% to N24.14bn, as gross earnings jumped 73.53% to N50.67bn, driven by strong core banking growth.

10 states with highest foreign debts in Nigeria as external debt hits $51bn in Q4

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10 states with highest foreign debts in Nigeria as external debt hits $51bn in Q4

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria’s external debt reached N74.43 trillion in Q4 2025, representing 46.73% of total public debt, with Lagos leading subnational borrowings while the FCT lowest.

FG moves to borrow N700bn via domestic bond market

FG moves to borrow N700bn via domestic bond market

Money

a month ago

Nigeria’s Debt Management Office plans to raise N700 billion through FGN bonds to fund budget needs and support ongoing fiscal management efforts.

Dangote to employ more staff after refinery 1.4mbpd expansion

Dangote to employ more staff after refinery 1.4mbpd expansion

Energy

a month ago

Aliko Dangote says the Dangote Group refinery expansion to 1.4mbpd will create 95,000 jobs, boost capacity, and strengthen Nigeria’s fuel security and economy.

NGX All-Share Index rises 3.94% as 46 stocks post gains

NGX All-Share Index rises 3.94% as 46 stocks post gains

Capital Market

a month ago

NGX closed higher as the All-Share Index rose 3.94%, market capitalisation hit N145.34 trillion, financial stocks dominated trading, and market sentiment.

CPPE reacts to FG’s airline debt relief, seeks aviation sector reforms

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CPPE reacts to FG’s airline debt relief, seeks aviation sector reforms

Industry

a month ago

CPPE welcomes the federal government's 30% airline debt relief but urges urgent reforms to reduce excessive aviation charges and improve sector sustainability.

Marketers reduce fuel prices at depots, filling stations

Marketers reduce fuel prices at depots, filling stations

Energy

a month ago

Private depot owners adjusted petrol prices amid rising crude oil costs, causing mixed depot trends and influencing retail fuel prices across Nigeria nationwide.

Naira falls against US dollar to its lowest exchange rate level in 3 weeks

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Naira falls against US dollar to its lowest exchange rate level in 3 weeks

Money

a month ago

The naira fell to a three-week low of N1,361/$ as strong dollar demand, declining reserves, and limited forex supply continued to pressure the currency.

5 banking services now free as CBN announces withdrawal, deposit fees changes from May 1

5 banking services now free as CBN announces withdrawal, deposit fees changes from May 1

Money

a month ago

The CBN's new banking rules remove charges on key services, boosting financial inclusion and reducing fees from May 1, 2026. Find out what's changing for Nigerians.

Dave Ibemere