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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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Dollar falls below N1,450 exchange rate in official market

Dollar falls below N1,450 exchange rate in official market

Money

30 days ago

FG opens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50m housing loan, lists requirements

FG opens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50m housing loan, lists requirements

Money

30 days ago

Apply: FG lists 9 requirements for Nigerians to access N50m housing loan

Apply: FG lists 9 requirements for Nigerians to access N50m housing loan

Economy

30 days ago

Relief as Dangote Refinery reduces cooking gas price by N150

Relief as Dangote Refinery reduces cooking gas price by N150

Energy

30 days ago

MTN relaunches lucky jackpot, lists requirements for subscribers to win

MTN relaunches lucky jackpot, lists requirements for subscribers to win

Technology

30 days ago

Top 10 states with highest food inflation in Nigeria

Top 10 states with highest food inflation in Nigeria

Economy

30 days ago

APC demands Abia govt pay N70bn pension arrears, implement N70,000 minimum wage

APC demands Abia govt pay N70bn pension arrears, implement N70,000 minimum wage

Money

30 days ago

Abia APC urges the state government to clear outstanding pension and gratuity arrears, saying retirees deserve prompt payment of benefits for decades of service.

Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43% in July 2026

Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43% in July 2026

Economy

30 days ago

Nigeria’s headline inflation fell to 15.43% in July 2026, while food inflation rose to 20.31%, highlighting persistent pressure on household budgets.

Wema Bank opens Hackaholics 2026 applications, offers funding to successful applicants

Wema Bank opens Hackaholics 2026 applications, offers funding to successful applicants

Money

30 days ago

Wema Bank has opened Hackaholics 2026 applications, offering Nigerian innovators funding, mentorship, partnerships and growth opportunities across three tracks.

8,100 dollar millionaires now in Nigeria: List of 10 ways they built their wealth

8,100 dollar millionaires now in Nigeria: List of 10 ways they built their wealth

Money

a month ago

Nigeria’s dollar millionaire population has risen to 8,100, with financial services, real estate, telecoms, technology, entertainment and investments.

Dealers release new Dangote, BUA, Lafarge cement prices across Nigeria

Dealers release new Dangote, BUA, Lafarge cement prices across Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

Cement producers say prices could fall within 30 days if the government addresses supply shortages, foreign exchange challenges and includes industry stakeholders.

SEC orders Nigerian operators to cut Iran, North Korea ties, gives reason

SEC orders Nigerian operators to cut Iran, North Korea ties, gives reason

Capital Market

a month ago

SEC has ordered capital market operators to restrict Iran and North Korea dealings, citing FATF concerns over money laundering, terrorism financing.

List of 8 requirements as FG reopens portal for free business registration

List of 8 requirements as FG reopens portal for free business registration

Industry

a month ago

The Federal Government has reopened free CAC registration for 250,000 eligible businesses, requiring applicants to provide personal and business details.

Cooking gas price update: Dangote, marketers announce new rates

Cooking gas price update: Dangote, marketers announce new rates

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced its cooking gas depot price from N980 to N950 per kilogram, while other marketers released new LPG rates nationwide.

Nigerian stock market loses N1.88 trillion as 59 equities decline

Nigerian stock market loses N1.88 trillion as 59 equities decline

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian stocks lost N1.889 trillion as the NGX declined 1.14%, with 59 equities falling amid broad selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment.

Dave Ibemere