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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.

5485 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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New exchange rate as naira reverses gain, crashes by over N90 against US dollar in 24 hours

New exchange rate as naira reverses gain, crashes by over N90 against US dollar in 24 hours

Money

a year ago

“Don’t miss out”: FG announces locations in 5 states to convert petrol vehicles to CNG for free

“Don’t miss out”: FG announces locations in 5 states to convert petrol vehicles to CNG for free

Industry

a year ago

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise by $490m after FG’s action

Big boost for Naira as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise by $490m after FG’s action

Money

a year ago

“We struggle to sell”: Dangote Refinery accuses oil marketers of low patronage, takes action

“We struggle to sell”: Dangote Refinery accuses oil marketers of low patronage, takes action

Energy

a year ago

NUPRC speaks on approving sale of Shell assets to four Nigerian firms for $1.3bn

NUPRC speaks on approving sale of Shell assets to four Nigerian firms for $1.3bn

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria sold N14trn worth of crude oil in 3 months, 10 countries emerge as biggest customers

Nigeria sold N14trn worth of crude oil in 3 months, 10 countries emerge as biggest customers

Economy

a year ago

New update as NNPC prepares to lift petrol from Dangote refinery on Sunday

New update as NNPC prepares to lift petrol from Dangote refinery on Sunday

Economy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery is set to start selling petrol to Nigerians, with NNPC Limited as the first sole buyer, raising questions about pricing adjustments.

Nigeria's exports rise to N19 trillion, USA, France among biggest customers

Nigeria's exports rise to N19 trillion, USA, France among biggest customers

Economy

a year ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Nigeria's export trade has increased significantly, with the US and the Netherlands among the biggest customers.

Nigerian bank alerts customers on network issues on funds transfer, apologises

Nigerian bank alerts customers on network issues on funds transfer, apologises

Money

a year ago

A major Nigerian bank announced delays in funds transfers across digital platforms, apologized for the inconvenience, and is urgently working to resolve the issue.

Tinubu launches fuel alternative priced at N230/litre to ease new petrol price at filling stations

Tinubu launches fuel alternative priced at N230/litre to ease new petrol price at filling stations

Energy

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has stepped up his plans to ensure that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), as an alternative fuel, is available to Nigerians at N230 per litre.

Watch out Tesla: Innoson Motors unveils Nigeria’s first locally made electric vehicle

Watch out Tesla: Innoson Motors unveils Nigeria’s first locally made electric vehicle

Industry

a year ago

Innoson Motors has produced its first electric vehicle, and a showcase of the new car indicates it will appeal to Nigerians amid rising petrol costs.

Again, Tinubu defends petrol subsidy removal, launches CNG priced at N230 per litre

Again, Tinubu defends petrol subsidy removal, launches CNG priced at N230 per litre

Money

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has once again explained the reasons for removing the fuel subsidy and promised that the funds will be used for development.

Petrol price: IPMAN to choose between NNPC and Dangote Refinery

Petrol price: IPMAN to choose between NNPC and Dangote Refinery

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said it will chose between Dangote refinery and NNPC limited to buy petrol.

Marketers give real cost of petrol, anticipate impact on Dangote refinery fuel price

Marketers give real cost of petrol, anticipate impact on Dangote refinery fuel price

Energy

a year ago

Oil marketers are concerned that the rising landing cost of imported petrol, now at N1,120 per litre, might push Dangote Refinery's pricing to a similar level.

CBN intervention helps naira to dollar new exchange rate falls below n1,600

CBN intervention helps naira to dollar new exchange rate falls below n1,600

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian currency has improved against the United States dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX), which is the official market.

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