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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.

5944 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Aliko Dangote's net worth rises to highest level in history, Forbes release new ranking

Aliko Dangote's net worth rises to highest level in history, Forbes release new ranking

Money

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Petrol depot prices vary across Nigeria as marketers release new rates

Petrol depot prices vary across Nigeria as marketers release new rates

Industry

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Nigerian stocks rise as Dangote Refinery IPO takes centre stage

Nigerian stocks rise as Dangote Refinery IPO takes centre stage

Capital Market

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SEC warns investors against fraud schemes tied to Dangote Refinery IPO

SEC warns investors against fraud schemes tied to Dangote Refinery IPO

Capital Market

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NCAA exposes scale of flight delays by airlines in Nigeria

NCAA exposes scale of flight delays by airlines in Nigeria

Industry

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How your phone is using your data without telling you, here is how to stop it

How your phone is using your data without telling you, here is how to stop it

Technology

2 days ago

Dangote to begin construction of another refinery by September 2026

Dangote to begin construction of another refinery by September 2026

Capital Market

2 days ago

Dangote Group will begin building a $17bn refinery in Kenya by end September, expanding its energy business across Africa and strengthening East African presence.

New NNPC petrol price: Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, other states' filling stations adjust rates

New NNPC petrol price: Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, other states' filling stations adjust rates

Energy

2 days ago

The NNPC petrol prices have varied across Nigeria as Dangote Refinery raises its gantry rate, pushing pump prices higher in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun.

Dangote Refinery IPO raises N1.5trn in 6 hours as Bamboo, Cowrywise crash

Dangote Refinery IPO raises N1.5trn in 6 hours as Bamboo, Cowrywise crash

Capital Market

2 days ago

Dangote Refinery IPO attracts N1.5trn in subscriptions within six hours as massive investor demand overwhelms some fintech platforms across Nigeria.

Dangote’s net worth could hit $58.2bn as refinery launches Africa’s biggest IPO

Dangote’s net worth could hit $58.2bn as refinery launches Africa’s biggest IPO

Money

2 days ago

Aliko Dangote could become $23 billion richer as his refinery launches Africa’s biggest IPO, potentially pushing his fortune to nearly $60 billion.

UBA announces essay competition, N41m up for grabs

UBA announces essay competition, N41m up for grabs

Money

2 days ago

UBA Foundation has opened entries for its 2026 National Essay Competition, offering N41 million in grants and prizes to Nigeria’s top five student winners.

UK releases new requirements for visa applicants with large bank deposits

UK releases new requirements for visa applicants with large bank deposits

Industry

2 days ago

Nigerians applying for UK Student visas may need to explain large bank deposits, unexplained funds and gaps in their education history during applications.

FG to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices after Dangote Refinery's hike

FG to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices after Dangote Refinery's hike

Energy

2 days ago

Nigeria government moves to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices following Dangote Refinery’s latest price increase nationwide.

NGX investors trade N130bn shares as market capitalisation falls

NGX investors trade N130bn shares as market capitalisation falls

Capital Market

2 days ago

The NGX All-Share Index fell 1.60% as market capitalisation dropped to N157.59 trillion, with investors trading 3.647 billion shares worth N130.15 billion.

New petrol prices hit filling stations as CPPE rejects call for fuel subsidy return

New petrol prices hit filling stations as CPPE rejects call for fuel subsidy return

Energy

2 days ago

Petrol prices have climbed as CPPE rejects subsidy restoration and urges the government to support households, businesses, transport and energy sectors.

Dave Ibemere