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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.

5952 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Europe confirms visa-free entry for 2 African countries

Europe confirms visa-free entry for 2 African countries

Industry

a month ago

Naira gains against dollar as Nigeria reserves hit 17-year high

Naira gains against dollar as Nigeria reserves hit 17-year high

Money

a month ago

New petrol price review expected as depot rates rise above Dangote’s

New petrol price review expected as depot rates rise above Dangote’s

Energy

a month ago

Nigerian stocks lose N1.76 trillion as profit-taking sends NGX deeper into the red

Nigerian stocks lose N1.76 trillion as profit-taking sends NGX deeper into the red

Capital Market

a month ago

DStv changes channel name, good news for sports fans

DStv changes channel name, good news for sports fans

Industry

a month ago

Canada releases new list of over 60 in-demand occupations to secure permanent residency

Canada releases new list of over 60 in-demand occupations to secure permanent residency

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian stocks market crashed 0.73% amid profit taking by investors

Nigerian stocks market crashed 0.73% amid profit taking by investors

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian stocks fell as profit-taking triggered widespread selling, sending the NGX All-Share Index lower while market capitalisation declined by N1.166 trillion.

GTBank makes major change to naira cards, raises quarterly international limit

GTBank makes major change to naira cards, raises quarterly international limit

Money

a month ago

GTBank has doubled its quarterly international spending limit on naira cards to $40,000, allowing customers greater flexibility for eligible foreign transactions.

Another billionaire set to complete $1 billion refinery in Nigeria

Another billionaire set to complete $1 billion refinery in Nigeria

Energy

a month ago

Billionaire Azibapu Eruani’s $1 billion Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa nears completion, with plans to process 25,000 barrels daily and produce petrol, aviation fuel.

NNPC filling stations reduce petrol price by N50, release new rates

NNPC filling stations reduce petrol price by N50, release new rates

Energy

a month ago

NNPC has reduced petrol prices to N1,250 per litre at selected Abuja stations as competition intensifies and global oil market pressures remain elevated.

Depot owners increase petrol prices as Iran sends strong message to US government

Depot owners increase petrol prices as Iran sends strong message to US government

Energy

a month ago

Lagos depot owners have raised petrol and diesel prices, with diesel recording a sharper increase as crude oil prices rise and global supply concerns persist.

Airtel Africa leads Nigerian Exchange to N1.91trn market gain

Airtel Africa leads Nigerian Exchange to N1.91trn market gain

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigeria’s stock market gained N1.909 trillion as Airtel Africa and other equities lifted the All-Share Index by 1.20% despite negative market breadth.

Marketers release new petrol prices on Tuesday as Brent crude hits $90

Marketers release new petrol prices on Tuesday as Brent crude hits $90

Energy

a month ago

Petrol depot prices rose across Nigeria as several marketers increased PMS rates, with Parker recording the biggest N48 per litre increase amid rising crude prices.

Nigerian airline announces flight suspension, gives reasons

Nigerian airline announces flight suspension, gives reasons

Industry

a month ago

United Nigeria Airlines suspended flights after aviation unions disrupted operations in Lagos and Abuja over workers’ unionisation rights and unpaid ticket.

How to apply for business funding as NANS opens portal for students

How to apply for business funding as NANS opens portal for students

Money

a month ago

Nigerian students with business ideas or existing ventures to apply for mentorship, networking and funding through its national entrepreneurship programme.

Dave Ibemere