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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.

5431 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March, 10 states highest

Inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March, 10 states highest

Economy

2 months ago

CBN rolls out new rules for loan disputes between customers and banks

CBN rolls out new rules for loan disputes between customers and banks

Money

2 months ago

Petrol prices rise at depots, filling stations nationwide

Petrol prices rise at depots, filling stations nationwide

Industry

2 months ago

5 Canadian companies ready to sponsor Nigerian work visa

5 Canadian companies ready to sponsor Nigerian work visa

Industry

2 months ago

Seplat share price hit new high, as stock investors gain N2.9trn

Seplat share price hit new high, as stock investors gain N2.9trn

Money

2 months ago

Nigeria among top 10 African countries with lowest petrol prices in April

Nigeria among top 10 African countries with lowest petrol prices in April

Industry

2 months ago

Okpebholo rebuilds market after fire incident, disburses N200 million to affected traders

Okpebholo rebuilds market after fire incident, disburses N200 million to affected traders

Money

2 months ago

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has rebuilt POWA Market and disbursed 200 million naira, giving each affected trader 8 million naira support financial assistance

Nigerians to pay more as CSCS announces increase in fees, charges

Nigerians to pay more as CSCS announces increase in fees, charges

Capital Market

2 months ago

CSCS (Central Securities Clearing System) has raised 2026 fees sharply, increasing transaction costs, custody charges, and institutional service fees.

N1,356/$: Naira opens week stronger against US dollar in FX markets

N1,356/$: Naira opens week stronger against US dollar in FX markets

Money

2 months ago

Nigeria’s currency appreciated against the dollar, pound, and euro, signaling improved sentiment in the official foreign exchange market at the start of the week.

Nigerian stocks rally as market capitalisation hits N131.6trn

Nigerian stocks rally as market capitalisation hits N131.6trn

Capital Market

2 months ago

Nigerian stock market opened the week higher as strong buying interest pushed market capitalisation to N131.6 trillion, with 31 gainers outpacing decliners.

DBI, ITU begin capacity training to support 90,000km fibre optic project

DBI, ITU begin capacity training to support 90,000km fibre optic project

Technology

2 months ago

DBI and ITU have launched a training programme in Abuja to build capacity for Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre rollout and strengthen digital infrastructure development.

Excitement as Jerry Eze shortlists candidates nationwide for $525,000 business grant

Excitement as Jerry Eze shortlists candidates nationwide for $525,000 business grant

Economy

2 months ago

Jerry Eze Foundation has shortlisted candidates for its $525,000 business grant supporting 100 Nigerian entrepreneurs through a transparent selection process..

Full list of Samsung phones that will stop receiving updates in 2026

Full list of Samsung phones that will stop receiving updates in 2026

Industry

2 months ago

Samsung has announced that several Galaxy smartphones will stop receiving Android and security updates in 2026, affecting flagship, mid-range, and budget devices.

SEC freezes assets of alleged terrorism-financiers in Nigeria, releases 13 names, companies

SEC freezes assets of alleged terrorism-financiers in Nigeria, releases 13 names, companies

Capital Market

2 months ago

SEC has ordered immediate asset freeze on 10 individuals and three entities linked to alleged terrorism financing following Nigeria Sanctions Committee designation.

New petrol prices expected after Trump's decision push up crude oil cost

New petrol prices expected after Trump's decision push up crude oil cost

Energy

2 months ago

Oil prices surged above $103 after Donald Trump announced an Iran blockade, raising supply fears and likely pushing Nigeria’s petrol prices higher.

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