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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.

5952 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Regulator orders shutdown of insurance company after licence cancellation

Regulator orders shutdown of insurance company after licence cancellation

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian stock market rebounds, investors gain N70.62 billion

Nigerian stock market rebounds, investors gain N70.62 billion

Capital Market

a month ago

Relief as Dangote reduces petrol price again, marketers set to adjust

Relief as Dangote reduces petrol price again, marketers set to adjust

Energy

a month ago

New petrol prices as private depots match Dangote Refinery rate

New petrol prices as private depots match Dangote Refinery rate

Money

a month ago

Good news for DStv subscribers as Canal+ announces 4 year deal

Good news for DStv subscribers as Canal+ announces 4 year deal

Industry

a month ago

Wealthy Nigerians may lose shortcut to second citizenship in 5 countries

Wealthy Nigerians may lose shortcut to second citizenship in 5 countries

Money

a month ago

New petrol prices force Nigerians to change consumption pattern

New petrol prices force Nigerians to change consumption pattern

Energy

a month ago

Rising petrol prices forced Nigerians to reduce petrol, diesel and cooking gas consumption as higher energy costs squeezed household budgets in HI 2026.

Nigerian bank introduces new mobile app rules as CBN security guidelines take effect

Nigerian bank introduces new mobile app rules as CBN security guidelines take effect

Money

a month ago

Ecobank has introduced new mobile banking security measures, limiting first-day transactions on new devices to N20,000 before restoring customers' applicable limits.

Good news on petrol prices as marketers release new rates

Good news on petrol prices as marketers release new rates

Energy

a month ago

Nigerians may soon pay less for petrol as declining global crude oil prices reduce fuel production costs and improve marketers' replacement prices nationwide.

Dangote Group opens fresh job vacancies in cement, foods, and corporate units

Dangote Group opens fresh job vacancies in cement, foods, and corporate units

Industry

a month ago

Dangote Group seeks experienced professionals for technical, commercial, and leadership positions, with qualifications ranging from diplomas to bachelor's degrees.

International travellers get fresh NCAA directive on airport arrival time in Nigeria

International travellers get fresh NCAA directive on airport arrival time in Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has advised international travellers to arrive at airports three hours before departure, warning about airline check-in deadlines.

N1,364/$1: Naira appreciates against US dollar despite pressure

N1,364/$1: Naira appreciates against US dollar despite pressure

Money

a month ago

Nigeria's external reserves rose to $48.5 billion, their highest level in nearly 13 years, strengthening the CBN's capacity to support the naira and economy.

Nigerians praise Dangote Refinery over new petrol price

Nigerians praise Dangote Refinery over new petrol price

Energy

a month ago

Abuja residents welcomed Dangote Refinery's latest petrol price cut, expressing hope it would reduce transport fares, lower food prices, and ease living costs.

FG reopens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50,000 grant, lists requirements

FG reopens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50,000 grant, lists requirements

Money

a month ago

Federal government has opened applications for its N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme, giving eligible nano and micro businesses funding to expand operations.

Canada announces 5 immigration routes for medical doctors, families can relocate

Canada announces 5 immigration routes for medical doctors, families can relocate

Business and Economy

a month ago

Canada has opened five permanent residence pathways for international medical doctors, allowing eligible applicants to relocate with spouses and children.

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