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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

Author's articles

CBN issues instructions to banks on failed mobile, ATM transactions

CBN issues instructions to banks on failed mobile, ATM transactions

Money

a month ago

NNPC reacts as reports emerge that refinery materials are sold as scraps

NNPC reacts as reports emerge that refinery materials are sold as scraps

Energy

a month ago

N1,353/$: Naira weakens at official market, CBN releases new exchange rates

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N1,353/$: Naira weakens at official market, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

a month ago

Investors share N2.09trn, stock market extends bullish performance

Investors share N2.09trn, stock market extends bullish performance

Capital Market

a month ago

MTN announces airtime compensation for 3 months over network disruptions

MTN announces airtime compensation for 3 months over network disruptions

Technology

a month ago

Lagos State government explains solar installation fee

Lagos State government explains solar installation fee

Technology

2 months ago

Adelabu resigns as Minister of power, makes one request to Tinubu amid persistent blackouts

Adelabu resigns as Minister of power, makes one request to Tinubu amid persistent blackouts

Energy

2 months ago

Adebayo Adelabu resigns as Power Minister, requests Tinubu to create the Coordinating Energy Minister office to unify reforms across Nigeria’s power and gas sectors.

FG offers petrol alternative at N380/litre, NNPC releases 12 locations to buy

FG offers petrol alternative at N380/litre, NNPC releases 12 locations to buy

Energy

2 months ago

The federal Government is promoting CNG as a cheaper petrol alternative to reduce transport costs and offering credit for vehicle conversion nationwide.

Zenith Bank hits N5trn market cap, sets new record in Nigeria’s banking sector

Zenith Bank hits N5trn market cap, sets new record in Nigeria’s banking sector

Capital Market

2 months ago

Zenith Bank Plc becomes the first Nigerian bank to surpass N5 trillion market capitalisation under Adaora Umeoji, share price rising from N44 to N127 in 2025.

Stock market records strong mid-week performance, 5 companies lead gainers table

Stock market records strong mid-week performance, 5 companies lead gainers table

Capital Market

2 months ago

Nigerian stocks extended gains as the All-Share Index rose 0.61% to 219,586 points, driven by strong buying interest in banking and consumer stocks.

CBN alerts public on fraudsters' new method to steal from bank customers

CBN alerts public on fraudsters' new method to steal from bank customers

Money

2 months ago

CBN warns Nigerians about fraudulent messages, fake links, and cyber attacks aimed at stealing personal data and urges verification via official channels only.

Dangote to begin crude oil production, reduces dependence on NNPC

Dangote to begin crude oil production, reduces dependence on NNPC

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun producing crude oil from Niger Delta assets, aiming to reduce reliance on NNPC and strengthen supply security.

Zenith Bank sets new record in Nigeria’s banking industry

Zenith Bank sets new record in Nigeria’s banking industry

Capital Market

2 months ago

Zenith Bank Plc surpassed N5 trillion market value, driven by strong earnings, improved asset quality, and investor optimism, reinforcing its position.

MultiChoice makes decision on DStv subscription prices in 2026

MultiChoice makes decision on DStv subscription prices in 2026

Industry

2 months ago

MultiChoice has frozen DStv subscription prices in 2026, introduced affordability measures, and is restructuring content following Canal+ takeover.

Federal government releases list of companies approved to lend airtime, data in Nigeria

Federal government releases list of companies approved to lend airtime, data in Nigeria

Technology

2 months ago

The FCCPC has released a list of licensed companies approved to provide airtime and data lending in Nigeria after MTN and Airtel suspended their credit services.

Dave Ibemere