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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

Full list: 5 Lagos communities to enjoy improved power supply after TCN upgrade

Full list: 5 Lagos communities to enjoy improved power supply after TCN upgrade

Energy

2 months ago

Fidelity Bank, Access holdings lead top gainers on NGX as market extends gain

Fidelity Bank, Access holdings lead top gainers on NGX as market extends gain

Capital Market

2 months ago

12 iPhone models to avoid in 2026: Experts unveil security and repair feature You must note

12 iPhone models to avoid in 2026: Experts unveil security and repair feature You must note

Technology

2 months ago

Hope of lower petrol price in Nigeria now in doubt over US, Iran's decision

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Hope of lower petrol price in Nigeria now in doubt over US, Iran's decision

Money

2 months ago

Afreximbank announces internship opportunities, visa support, to Pay $1000

Afreximbank announces internship opportunities, visa support, to Pay $1000

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria spends over N2trn to repay domestic debt, external payments hit $1.8bn

Nigeria spends over N2trn to repay domestic debt, external payments hit $1.8bn

Economy

2 months ago

Petrol prices crash, experts share insight on new rates

Petrol prices crash, experts share insight on new rates

Energy

2 months ago

Hope rises for lower petrol prices as global crude drops 11% after Strait of Hormuz reopening, with experts projecting relief for Nigerians soon, gradually.

MTN share price hit a new high as stock market maintained bullish momentum

MTN share price hit a new high as stock market maintained bullish momentum

Capital Market

2 months ago

Nigerian stock market extends rally to ninth session as strong buying in banking, telecoms, industrial and consumer stocks boosts gains and activity.

Edo Carnival winners paid as organisers address controversy and chart way forward

Edo Carnival winners paid as organisers address controversy and chart way forward

Money

2 months ago

Winners of the Edo Carnival band competition received their long-awaited prizes in Benin City, ending controversy and restoring confidence in the cultural event.

DMO: Lagos leads as states’ borrowing rise in 2025

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DMO: Lagos leads as states’ borrowing rise in 2025

Economy

2 months ago

Lagos, Rivers and Delta dominate Nigeria’s domestic debt rankings as state borrowing rises amid fiscal pressures and infrastructure funding gaps.

Naira slips against US dollar in official, black markets

Naira slips against US dollar in official, black markets

Money

2 months ago

The naira dipped slightly against the dollar, weakened against the pound and euro, while the CBN assured that external reserves remain strong and stable

Weekly review: Stock market surges 6.57%, NGX extends trading time

Weekly review: Stock market surges 6.57%, NGX extends trading time

Capital Market

2 months ago

Nigerian equities saw mixed trading with Trans-Nationwide Express, Ecobank, Stanbic IBTC among gainers while Coronation Insurance, Ikeja Hotel led decliners.

FCCPC says it did not ban airtime, data borrowing service after MTN, Airtel’s decision

FCCPC says it did not ban airtime, data borrowing service after MTN, Airtel’s decision

Technology

2 months ago

FCCPC says it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services, insisting regulations aim at transparency, compliance, and consumer protection reforms.

FG announces no plan to seek new IMF loan after clearing debts

FG announces no plan to seek new IMF loan after clearing debts

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria rules out IMF borrowing, citing reform gains, as government clears $3.4bn debt, exits IMF debtor list, while warning rising oil prices may fuel inflation.

CBN announces age limit for BVN enrolment, begins May 1

CBN announces age limit for BVN enrolment, begins May 1

Money

2 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a new BVN enrolment age, introduced a watchlist, and restricted phone updates, starting from May 1, 2026.

Dave Ibemere