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.

4519 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Investors lose over N90bn on Tuesday as stock market extends poor performance

Investors lose over N90bn on Tuesday as stock market extends poor performance

Capital Market

3 days ago

0712: Another GSM operator launches in Nigeria, announces free calls, SMS

0712: Another GSM operator launches in Nigeria, announces free calls, SMS

Technology

3 days ago

MTN opens application for 2026 graduate development programme

MTN opens application for 2026 graduate development programme

Technology

3 days ago

FG confirms dealers new price for bag of rice, says “Nigeria turning towards prosperity”

FG confirms dealers new price for bag of rice, says “Nigeria turning towards prosperity”

Economy

3 days ago

FG reopens YEIDEP portal for youths to apply for business grants up to N500,000

FG reopens YEIDEP portal for youths to apply for business grants up to N500,000

Money

3 days ago

Dangote announces new job vacancies for graduates, ND holders

Dangote announces new job vacancies for graduates, ND holders

Industry

4 days ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu becomes 4th richest man in Africa as net worth rises to new high

Abdulsamad Rabiu becomes 4th richest man in Africa as net worth rises to new high

Money

4 days ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu’s net worth has surged by over $4 billion in 2025, making him Africa’s 4th richest man, thanks to soaring BUA Foods and Cement shares.

FG invites Nigerian youths to apply for high-paying oil and gas jobs training, OND accepted

FG invites Nigerian youths to apply for high-paying oil and gas jobs training, OND accepted

Industry

4 days ago

The Federal Government, through NCDMB, has launched the Oil and Gas programme to train 10,000 Nigerians in 10 high-demand skills for employment opportunities.

Dangote refinery set to rise from 7th to world’s largest

Dangote refinery set to rise from 7th to world’s largest

Industry

4 days ago

Aliko Dangote plans to expand his Lagos refinery from 650,000 to 1.4m barrels per day and has made several promises to Nigerians and highlighting the benefits.

Excitement as dollar, pound, euro exchange rates drop across FX markets

Excitement as dollar, pound, euro exchange rates drop across FX markets

Money

4 days ago

The Central Bank’s latest data shows the naira has improved against major foreign currencies, including the dollar, pound, and euro, following the FATF decision.

List of 10 most valuable banks in Nigeria by total assets

List of 10 most valuable banks in Nigeria by total assets

Money

5 days ago

Nigerian commercial banks' asset growth across Nigerian banks reached in June 2025, reflecting sustained investor confidence and operational strength.

Digital lending app closes down after 10 years, sends message to customers

Digital lending app closes down after 10 years, sends message to customers

Technology

5 days ago

Digital-lending startup Lidya, founded by former Jumia executives, has shut down operations in Nigeria after nearly a decade, citing severe financial distress.

Dangote's net worth crosses $30 billion, first African in history

Dangote's net worth crosses $30 billion, first African in history

Money

6 days ago

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has become the first African to surpass a $30 billion net worth, driven by booming cement and refinery operations..

FG invites small business owners to apply for N20m funding opportunity

FG invites small business owners to apply for N20m funding opportunity

Money

6 days ago

SMEDAN unveiled a N20 million pitch competition to reward five outstanding entrepreneurs, promote innovation, and strengthen Nigeria’s MSME sector.

Naira appreciates after Nigeria is removed from financial crime watchlist

Naira appreciates after Nigeria is removed from financial crime watchlist

Money

6 days ago

The naira strengthened against the US dollar after Nigeria was removed from the FATF grey list, boosting investor confidence, renewed global financial trust.

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