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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.

5951 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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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

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

FG says n15.8trn saved from subsidy removal in 30 months, shares spending breakdown

FG says n15.8trn saved from subsidy removal in 30 months, shares spending breakdown

Energy

28 days ago

Nigerian company warns Nigerians against fake investment scheme

Nigerian company warns Nigerians against fake investment scheme

Industry

28 days ago

NAICOM revokes another insurance company licence, appoints liquidator

NAICOM revokes another insurance company licence, appoints liquidator

Industry

29 days ago

Commercial bank closes 79 branches, over 100 ATMs amid digital shift

Commercial bank closes 79 branches, over 100 ATMs amid digital shift

Money

29 days ago

Dealers increase cement price by N5,700, FG confirms new cost for 50kg

Dealers increase cement price by N5,700, FG confirms new cost for 50kg

Industry

29 days ago

Cement prices have surged by N5,700 as the FCCPC investigates manufacturers over alleged price manipulation despite Nigeria’s significant excess production capacity.

NGX extends losses as investors take profit, market cap drops by N545bn

NGX extends losses as investors take profit, market cap drops by N545bn

Capital Market

29 days ago

Nigerian stocks extended losses as profit taking in banking and other sectors pushed the NGX All Share Index lower, wiping N545 billion from market capitalisation.

Marketers increase petrol prices after Trump declares Strait of Hormuz US territory

Marketers increase petrol prices after Trump declares Strait of Hormuz US territory

Energy

29 days ago

Petrol prices rose at several Nigerian depots after Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz announcement, with NIPCO recording the biggest increase of N28 per litre.

FG shares new cement prices in Nigeria, compares with Kenya and Tanzania rates

FG shares new cement prices in Nigeria, compares with Kenya and Tanzania rates

Industry

29 days ago

FCCPC probes Nigeria’s rising cement prices, comparing local rates with Kenya and Tanzania amid concerns over production capacity, market competition.

Cost of living: 10 Nigerian states with highest inflation in July 2026

Cost of living: 10 Nigerian states with highest inflation in July 2026

Industry

30 days ago

Nigeria’s inflation eased nationally in July, but Adamawa, Yobe, Anambra and seven other states recorded significantly higher price pressures during the month.

Full list: 5 countries skilled Nigerians can move to with job seeker visas

Full list: 5 countries skilled Nigerians can move to with job seeker visas

Industry

30 days ago

Skilled Nigerians seeking jobs abroad can explore five countries offering visa pathways that allow eligible professionals to enter and search for employment.

FG launches Digital Training Academy, offers Nigerians free training in AI, cybersecurity, others

FG launches Digital Training Academy, offers Nigerians free training in AI, cybersecurity, others

Technology

30 days ago

FG launches Digital Training Academy, offering free training in AI, cybersecurity, software development, cloud technology, fintech, and other digital skills.

Full list: Dangote Refinery expands free petrol delivery, adds 4 more states

Full list: Dangote Refinery expands free petrol delivery, adds 4 more states

Energy

30 days ago

Dangote Refinery has expanded its free petrol delivery scheme to 10 states, offering eligible marketers N1,165 per litre and 10-day credit terms.

Dangote refinery’s new petrol price N53 lower than imported petrol

Dangote refinery’s new petrol price N53 lower than imported petrol

Energy

30 days ago

MEMAN data shows petrol landing cost has risen to N1,218.54 per litre, surpassing Dangote Refinery’s N1,165 gantry price amid higher global crude costs.

Dave Ibemere