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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.

5438 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Disco sends message to customers, announces planned power outage, lists communities affected

Disco sends message to customers, announces planned power outage, lists communities affected

Energy

2 months ago

Full list: Naira ranks among global currencies performing against US dollar

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Full list: Naira ranks among global currencies performing against US dollar

Money

2 months ago

After Tanzania, another African country bans use of dollar from April 2027

After Tanzania, another African country bans use of dollar from April 2027

Money

2 months ago

MultiChoice speaks on new DStv subscription pricing

MultiChoice speaks on new DStv subscription pricing

Industry

2 months ago

Depots lower petrol price nationwide after Dangote's decision

Depots lower petrol price nationwide after Dangote's decision

Money

2 months ago

CBN debunks reports of Polaris Bank closure, urges public to disregard misinformation

CBN debunks reports of Polaris Bank closure, urges public to disregard misinformation

Money

2 months ago

Dangote slashes diesel ex-depot price by N200 after petrol reduction

Dangote slashes diesel ex-depot price by N200 after petrol reduction

Industry

2 months ago

Dangote refinery cuts diesel price after resuming loading operations, easing market pressure amid a drop in global crude oil prices after the US-Iran deal.

Investors gain over N300bn as stock market bullish streak continues midweek

Investors gain over N300bn as stock market bullish streak continues midweek

Capital Market

2 months ago

The stock market extended its bullish run midweek as investors gained over N300 billion, driven by strong buying interest in banking and oil stocks.

Imported petrol cheaper than Dangote Refinery price: World Bank

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Imported petrol cheaper than Dangote Refinery price: World Bank

Energy

2 months ago

Imported petrol remains about 12% cheaper than fuel from Dangote Petroleum Refinery, according to the World Bank, reflecting ongoing distortions in fuel pricing.

CBN to launch new payment system as e-transactions hit N1.07 quadrillion

CBN to launch new payment system as e-transactions hit N1.07 quadrillion

Money

2 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria will launch a new payment system as Nigeria’s electronic transactions surge past N1.07 quadrillion, boosting financial inclusion.

Naira records fresh decline against US dollar in all FX markets

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Naira records fresh decline against US dollar in all FX markets

Money

2 months ago

The naira weakened further against the US dollar and also depreciated against the pound and euro amid limited forex liquidity after the holiday break.

Dangote announces new petrol price, reverses increase

Dangote announces new petrol price, reverses increase

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery reversed ex-gantry petrol prices amid falling crude oil and easing geopolitical tensions following a ceasefire announcement globally today.

Zenith Bank hits N1trn profit again, remains most profitable bank in Nigeria

Zenith Bank hits N1trn profit again, remains most profitable bank in Nigeria

Money

2 months ago

Zenith Bank Plc posted N1.04 trillion profit in 2025, driven by strong earnings, improved asset quality, rising deposits, and higher dividends to shareholders

Stock market resumes from Easter holiday bullish as investors make N208.65bn

Stock market resumes from Easter holiday bullish as investors make N208.65bn

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian stock market opened positively post-Easter, led by gains in Cadbury Nigeria, First Holdco, and Transnational Corp, despite a negative market breadth.

Nigerian bank offers 8.9% interest rate on customers savings account

Nigerian bank offers 8.9% interest rate on customers savings account

Money

2 months ago

Ecobank Nigeria Limited revised savings interest rates following Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Rate changes, reflecting broader adjustments.

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