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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.

5059 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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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

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

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

Banks begin new deduction on electronic transactions, customers express dissatisfaction

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Banks begin new deduction on electronic transactions, customers express dissatisfaction

Money

a month ago

NNPC petrol prices in Abuja, Lagos, other states this week

NNPC petrol prices in Abuja, Lagos, other states this week

Energy

a month ago

Top 3 performing refineries in Nigeria after Dangote Refinery

Top 3 performing refineries in Nigeria after Dangote Refinery

Energy

a month ago

N1,490/$: Naira to dollar exchange rate gap in official, black market widens

N1,490/$: Naira to dollar exchange rate gap in official, black market widens

Money

a month ago

Black market pressure pushed the naira to N1,490/$, deepening forex stress, widening gaps, exposing volatility, and highlighting street market tension.

Banking, insurance stocks power NGX to weekly gain

Banking, insurance stocks power NGX to weekly gain

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange ended the week higher, with the ASI up 2.36%, market capitalisation rising to N106.35 trillion, led by Financial Services stocks.

Zenith Bank Plc shares listed as top pick ahead of GTCO and ACCESSCORP

Zenith Bank Plc shares listed as top pick ahead of GTCO and ACCESSCORP

Economy

a month ago

A study by Renaissance Capital Africa (Rencap) has provided insights into the market valuation of banks in Nigeria, with Zenith Bank Plc emerging as the top pick.

Federal government announces landmark deal with UAE

Federal government announces landmark deal with UAE

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark MoU to enhance ports development, maritime logistics, and strengthen trade and economic cooperation.

Fuel price in Nigeria at risk as 3 refineries shut down, marketers warn

Fuel price in Nigeria at risk as 3 refineries shut down, marketers warn

Energy

a month ago

Fuel prices in Nigeria could rise as prolonged shutdowns at Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries deepen import dependence and threaten supply stability.

Naira appreciates by 0.25% in one week against US dollar

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Naira appreciates by 0.25% in one week against US dollar

Money

a month ago

The naira strengthened at the NFEM last week, gaining modestly as improved liquidity and calmer trading conditions helped reduce volatility across markets.

Top 10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as December 2025 brings relief

Top 10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as December 2025 brings relief

Economy

2 months ago

Food inflation in Nigeria slowed to 10.84% in December 2025, with Yobe, Ogun, and Abuja recording the highest increases, while prices of key staples declined.

First Bank, UBA, Access, other banks send messages to customers after successful recapitalisation

First Bank, UBA, Access, other banks send messages to customers after successful recapitalisation

Money

2 months ago

Nigerian banks, including FirstBank, UBA, Access, Zenith, and GTB, have met CBN recapitalisation requirements, sending confidence to investors ahead of deadline.

ProvidusBank announces 2026 graduate trainee programme, releases link to apply

ProvidusBank announces 2026 graduate trainee programme, releases link to apply

Money

2 months ago

ProvidusBank has opened applications for its Graduate Trainee Sales Programme, inviting graduates to begin careers in sales and relationship management.

Dave Ibemere