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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

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Marketers announce new prices for cooking gas, Nigerians share excitement

Marketers announce new prices for cooking gas, Nigerians share excitement

Energy

a month ago

FG invites Nigerians to invest, earn up to 14.96% interest from new FGN savings bonds

FG invites Nigerians to invest, earn up to 14.96% interest from new FGN savings bonds

Money

a month ago

Femi Otedola’s net worth hits highest level in 10 years as First HoldCo's value crosses N6trn

Femi Otedola’s net worth hits highest level in 10 years as First HoldCo's value crosses N6trn

Money

a month ago

NRS announces compulsory requirements for Nigerians opening crypto exchange accounts

NRS announces compulsory requirements for Nigerians opening crypto exchange accounts

Money

a month ago

NRS releases new guidelines on taxation of cryptocurrency and virtual assets in Nigeria

NRS releases new guidelines on taxation of cryptocurrency and virtual assets in Nigeria

Technology

a month ago

MTN, Airtel, Glo battle for customers as Nigeria adds 4m mobile lines in 2 months

MTN, Airtel, Glo battle for customers as Nigeria adds 4m mobile lines in 2 months

Business and Economy

a month ago

CBN increases banknote printing as cash circulation hits record high

CBN increases banknote printing as cash circulation hits record high

Money

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria approved printing 5.71 billion banknotes for 2025, a 20.5% increase, as cash demand pushed currency circulation to N5.73 trillion.

World Bank invites Nigerians to apply for 2027 Africa Fellowship, announces application deadline

World Bank invites Nigerians to apply for 2027 Africa Fellowship, announces application deadline

Industry

a month ago

The World Bank has opened applications for its 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme, giving eligible Nigerian PhD candidates six months of global development experience.

FirstBank unveils N10 million business grants for women entrepreneurs

FirstBank unveils N10 million business grants for women entrepreneurs

Money

a month ago

FirstBank awarded N10 million in grants to women entrepreneurs, supporting business growth through funding, mentorship, financial education, and opportunities.

New petrol price: Dangote rates lower than private depots nationwide

New petrol price: Dangote rates lower than private depots nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery maintained Nigeria's lowest petrol depot price at N1,215 per litre, undercutting private depots and raising hopes of lower pump prices nationwide.

Naira falls to N1,368.22/$1 at official market as FX demand persists

Naira falls to N1,368.22/$1 at official market as FX demand persists

Money

a month ago

The naira weakened across official and parallel markets on Friday, as external reserves and FX turnover improved slightly, and the currency lost value.

NGX loses N1.26trn as investors trade N404.8bn worth of shares in one week

NGX loses N1.26trn as investors trade N404.8bn worth of shares in one week

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange lost N1.26 trillion in one week as investors traded shares worth N404.8 billion despite stronger market activity and higher turnover.

Canada lists 2 documents Nigerians need to claim citizenship by descent

Canada lists 2 documents Nigerians need to claim citizenship by descent

Industry

a month ago

Canada has announced that Nigerians seeking citizenship by descent must submit official birth and marriage certificates under stricter IRCC rules.

NNPC releases new petrol prices nationwide: full list by state, Lagos drops by N35

NNPC releases new petrol prices nationwide: full list by state, Lagos drops by N35

Energy

a month ago

NNPC has released new petrol prices nationwide, cutting Lagos by N35 to N1,265 and Abuja by N15, while Bayelsa remains cheapest and Bauchi highest.

Apple releases iOS 27: full list of top features iPhone users can now enjoy

Apple releases iOS 27: full list of top features iPhone users can now enjoy

Technology

a month ago

Apple has unveiled iOS 27, introducing smarter Siri, AI-powered photo editing, customizable Wallet passes and major upgrades to personalization, productivity.

Dave Ibemere