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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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Dangote increases petrol prices by over N500 in 3 months

Dangote increases petrol prices by over N500 in 3 months

Industry

2 months ago

Nigerians rush to link bank accounts as CBN announces new BVN rules starting May 1

Nigerians rush to link bank accounts as CBN announces new BVN rules starting May 1

Money

2 months ago

FG begins investigation as hackers allegedly attack banks, report lists several information exposed

FG begins investigation as hackers allegedly attack banks, report lists several information exposed

Energy

2 months ago

Cost of a bag of cement in Nigeria rises, putting homeownership beyond reach for many Nigerians

Cost of a bag of cement in Nigeria rises, putting homeownership beyond reach for many Nigerians

Industry

2 months ago

FG launches programme to turn Nigerian students into job creators

FG launches programme to turn Nigerian students into job creators

Economy

2 months ago

DisCo shuts down transmission station, announces power outage, list of affected areas

DisCo shuts down transmission station, announces power outage, list of affected areas

Energy

2 months ago

Nigerian Big 5 banks increase staff wage bills, release full breakdown

Nigerian Big 5 banks increase staff wage bills, release full breakdown

Money

2 months ago

FUGAZ banks recorded rising personnel expenses in 2025 as inflation, salary adjustments and hiring growth significantly increased operating costs.

CBN, GTBank announce new exchange rates as naira depreciates against dollar

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CBN, GTBank announce new exchange rates as naira depreciates against dollar

Money

2 months ago

The naira slipped slightly to N1,380/$1 at the official market, stayed stable at N1,405/$1 at the parallel market, amid Central Bank of Nigeria FX reforms.

Marketers announce new petrol prices across Nigeria

Marketers announce new petrol prices across Nigeria

Energy

2 months ago

MEMAN’s latest bulletin shows import parity prices, different ex-depot fuel costs, and crude benchmarks influenced by exchange rates and global market conditions.

ECOWAS announces multiple new job vacancies, Nigerians can apply

ECOWAS announces multiple new job vacancies, Nigerians can apply

Economy

2 months ago

ECOWAS has opened applications for multiple job vacancies across West Africa, inviting qualified candidates to apply immediately for roles in diverse sectors.

MultiChoice finds new home for Showmax content, announces date for final shutdown

MultiChoice finds new home for Showmax content, announces date for final shutdown

Industry

2 months ago

MultiChoice is shutting down Showmax as subscriptions end, but users can still access content on DStv Stream after the migration of its popular African originals.

Another company secures license to operate banking service, list of 5 new services expected

Another company secures license to operate banking service, list of 5 new services expected

Money

2 months ago

Flutterwave has secured a banking licence in Nigeria, enabling it to hold deposits, issue loans, expand services, improve margins, and reduce reliance on banks

Dangote, Private Depot increase cooking gas prices

Dangote, Private Depot increase cooking gas prices

Energy

2 months ago

Cooking gas prices surge across Nigeria's depots ahead of Easter, reaching N1,000. Global LPG price hikes placed added strain on households during the holiday.

Naira rebounds as CBN releases latest dollar, British pound, euro exchange rates

Naira rebounds as CBN releases latest dollar, British pound, euro exchange rates

Money

2 months ago

The Nigerian currency has posted mixed performance across markets, gaining in official and parallel segments, as improved liquidity eased pressure

Petrol prices crash at NNPC, other filling stations

Petrol prices crash at NNPC, other filling stations

Money

2 months ago

Petrol prices have dropped at NNPC Limited and other filling stations across Nigeria, offering some relief to motorists amid global crude oil price fluctuations.

Dave Ibemere