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.

4753 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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130 New notaries public take oath of office in Lagos

130 New notaries public take oath of office in Lagos

Nigeria

5 days ago

Investors gain over N228bn as Nigerian stock market rallies on Christmas Eve

Investors gain over N228bn as Nigerian stock market rallies on Christmas Eve

Money

5 days ago

Breaking: US launches air strike against terrorists in Nigeria, shares video

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Breaking: US launches air strike against terrorists in Nigeria, shares video

Nigeria

5 days ago

First Bank, UBA, other banks warn customers to be vigilant against scams

First Bank, UBA, other banks warn customers to be vigilant against scams

Money

5 days ago

NBS: Diesel prices drop 2.57% year-on-year in November 2025

NBS: Diesel prices drop 2.57% year-on-year in November 2025

Energy

7 days ago

NNPC slashes petrol prices by N175 in 2025, competes with Dangote

NNPC slashes petrol prices by N175 in 2025, competes with Dangote

Energy

7 days ago

Top 10 states with lowest petrol prices in Nigeria as NNPC, Dangote slash pump rates

Top 10 states with lowest petrol prices in Nigeria as NNPC, Dangote slash pump rates

Energy

7 days ago

The National Bureau of Statistics reports Nigeria’s average petrol price in November 2025 falling 12.59% year-on-year, with Borno highest, Oyo lowest.

Naira extends gains against US dollar as experts predict new exchange rate for 2026

Naira extends gains against US dollar as experts predict new exchange rate for 2026

Money

7 days ago

The naira strengthens against major currencies, boosted by CBN interventions and enhanced liquidity. Analysts project exchange rate trends for 2026.

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Money

7 days ago

Nigerian banks including GTB will close branches for the holiday and have urged customers to use ATMs, mobile apps, internet banking, and USSD channels.

Apply for NIN as FIRS says it will serve as Tax ID for individuals

Apply for NIN as FIRS says it will serve as Tax ID for individuals

Economy

8 days ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigerians’ NINs and companies’ CAC RC numbers will automatically serve as Tax IDs under the 2026 NTAA.

GTbank, Black market traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

GTbank, Black market traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Money

8 days ago

Black market traders adjusted dollar prices as the naira strengthened at the official market, supported by Central Bank of Nigeria interventions.

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Capital Market

8 days ago

Nigeria’s stock market soared in 2025, with over 40 NGX-listed companies doubling investors’ wealth, led by NCR Nigeria, Beta Glass, and Mutual Benefits Assurance.

Banks rush to meet CBN's capitalisation ahead of deadline as 16 complete requirement

Banks rush to meet CBN's capitalisation ahead of deadline as 16 complete requirement

Money

8 days ago

Nigeria’s banks are racing to meet the CBN’s March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline, with 16 compliant, mergers emerging, and ACAMB dismissing rumours as false.

Ahead of Christmas, stock market investors' wealth increase by N256bn in one day

Ahead of Christmas, stock market investors' wealth increase by N256bn in one day

Capital Market

9 days ago

The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Monday, lifting investors’ wealth by N256 billion as NASCON, BUA Cement, First HoldCo, and Dangote Sugar led gains.

Presidency finally speaks on alleged discrepancies in new tax laws

Presidency finally speaks on alleged discrepancies in new tax laws

Economy

9 days ago

The Presidency dismissed claims of discrepancies in the new tax reform bills, urging Nigerians to rely on official documents as laws take effect January 1, 2026.

Dave Ibemere