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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.

5056 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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New petrol price in Nigeria among top 10 cheapest globally in 2026

New petrol price in Nigeria among top 10 cheapest globally in 2026

Energy

a month ago

Another popular tech company ends smartphone production after 23 years, CEO gives reasons

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Another popular tech company ends smartphone production after 23 years, CEO gives reasons

Technology

a month ago

NAFDAC enforces ban on sachet alcohol, sends clear message to manufacturers

NAFDAC enforces ban on sachet alcohol, sends clear message to manufacturers

Industry

a month ago

FCCPC announces new compliance deadline for digital lenders, names over 100 loan apps on watchlist

FCCPC announces new compliance deadline for digital lenders, names over 100 loan apps on watchlist

Industry

a month ago

After Dangote, another ‘world class’ refinery to be built in Nigeria, CEO confirms location

After Dangote, another ‘world class’ refinery to be built in Nigeria, CEO confirms location

Energy

a month ago

PalmPay, OPay announce graduate trainee opportunities for Nigerians

PalmPay, OPay announce graduate trainee opportunities for Nigerians

Money

a month ago

Naira rebounds, appreciates against US dollar in forex market

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Naira rebounds, appreciates against US dollar in forex market

Money

a month ago

The Nigerian currency slightly strengthened against the US dollar in NAFEM on Tuesday but weakened against the euro and pound, amid mixed market movements.

Stock market rebounds as market capitalisation rises by N93 billion

Stock market rebounds as market capitalisation rises by N93 billion

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian stocks closed higher on Tuesday as renewed buying lifted key equities, pushing market capitalisation up and reversing losses from the previous session.

Nigerian billionaire loses oil licence held for 18 years in Senegal, reasons emerge

Nigerian billionaire loses oil licence held for 18 years in Senegal, reasons emerge

Energy

a month ago

Senegal has revoked Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s offshore Cayar Shallow licence after Atlas Oranto Petroleum failed to meet financial guarantees.

NNPC struggles to match Dangote refinery retail petrol price

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NNPC struggles to match Dangote refinery retail petrol price

Energy

a month ago

NNPC petrol prices now trail Dangote partners, as motorists abandon costlier stations, buying cheaper fuel amid widening price gaps in Lagos and Abuja nationwide.

Banks issue update on card maintenance fee deduction

Banks issue update on card maintenance fee deduction

Money

a month ago

Nigerian banks have begun deducting 7.5% VAT on card maintenance and selected electronic banking fees, while deposits and transfers remain exempt.

GTBank confirms new exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar

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GTBank confirms new exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar

Money

a month ago

The naira weakened in the official market as dollar demand outpaced supply, while it stayed stable at GTBank’s FX desk and unchanged in the parallel market.

3MTT: FG invites youths to learn digital skills, registration deadline nears

3MTT: FG invites youths to learn digital skills, registration deadline nears

Economy

a month ago

FG invites Nigerian youths to register for the 3MTT NextGen Fellowship before January 31 to gain digital skills, mentorship, and real-world tech experience.

Banks charge up to 60% on loans, pay as low as 2.7% on savings: CBN releases UBA, GTB, others' rates

Banks charge up to 60% on loans, pay as low as 2.7% on savings: CBN releases UBA, GTB, others' rates

Money

a month ago

The CBN data show Nigerian banks charge up to 60% on loans while paying as little as 2.7% on savings, widening the gap between borrowers and depositors.

Meet the 10 richest men in 2026, their net worth and sources of wealth

Meet the 10 richest men in 2026, their net worth and sources of wealth

Money

a month ago

The combined net worth of the world’s top 10 billionaires has soared past $2.4 trillion in 2026, led by the richest man, Elon Musk, whose fortune is $714.2 billion.

Dave Ibemere