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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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Access, UBA, other banks slash interest rates on savings accounts

Access, UBA, other banks slash interest rates on savings accounts

Money

2 months ago

Easter: Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks to close branches nationwide for 2 days

Easter: Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks to close branches nationwide for 2 days

Industry

2 months ago

After UK, Canada announces new fees for residency, citizenship from April 30, Nigerians affected

After UK, Canada announces new fees for residency, citizenship from April 30, Nigerians affected

Industry

2 months ago

UK announces visa fee changes for Nigerians from April 8

UK announces visa fee changes for Nigerians from April 8

Industry

2 months ago

N1,255: NNPC slashes petrol prices, releases new rates for Abuja, Lagos, other states

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N1,255: NNPC slashes petrol prices, releases new rates for Abuja, Lagos, other states

Energy

2 months ago

FG invites applications for 2026 MSMEs Awards, 100 Nigerians to share N1 billion

FG invites applications for 2026 MSMEs Awards, 100 Nigerians to share N1 billion

Money

2 months ago

Stock market rebounds to close March positive, investors gained N516bn

Stock market rebounds to close March positive, investors gained N516bn

Capital Market

2 months ago

Nigerian stock market rebounds as investors engage in bargain hunting, with Multiverse leading gains while NPF Microfinance Bank tops the losers.

Dangote Refinery secures fresh $2.5bn loan from Afreximbank

Dangote Refinery secures fresh $2.5bn loan from Afreximbank

Energy

2 months ago

The African Export-Import Bank underwrote a syndicated loan supporting Dangote Petroleum Refinery to strengthen its finances and expand operations.

Dollar rises in global FX markets, naira falls to new exchange rate

Dollar rises in global FX markets, naira falls to new exchange rate

Money

2 months ago

The naira weakened at NAFEX as dollar demand increased, reserves declined, and global tensions strengthened the US currency, pressuring the foreign exchange market.

7Up announces 2026 graduate job opportunity, releases link to apply

7Up announces 2026 graduate job opportunity, releases link to apply

Industry

2 months ago

Seven-Up Bottling Company has opened applications for its Graduate Trainee Programme, offering Nigerian graduates hands-on experience and structured training.

DataPro advises banks on compliance with CBN stress test directive

DataPro advises banks on compliance with CBN stress test directive

Money

2 months ago

DataPro urged banks to prepare for Central Bank of Nigeria stress tests, ensuring stronger capital buffers to withstand risks and support financial stability.

Stock Market starts new week low as investors lose N275bn

Stock Market starts new week low as investors lose N275bn

Capital Market

2 months ago

Bearish sentiment hit Nigerian equities as profit-taking in Zenith Bank Plc and May & Baker Nigeria Plc drove losses amid a broad market decline on Monday.

Abdulsamad Rabiu beats Dangote after making over $2 billion in March

Abdulsamad Rabiu beats Dangote after making over $2 billion in March

Money

2 months ago

Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu's net worth surged as BUA Cement Plc and BUA Foods Plc shares rallied strongly on the Nigerian Exchange during market gains.

Standard Chartered Bank leads as 27 banks are responsible for foreign inflows into Nigeria

Standard Chartered Bank leads as 27 banks are responsible for foreign inflows into Nigeria

Money

2 months ago

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector surged significantly in 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence and overall dominance throughout.

FG sells over N47trn worth of crude, Spain leads list of top 10 countries buying

FG sells over N47trn worth of crude, Spain leads list of top 10 countries buying

Energy

2 months ago

Nigeria’s crude oil exports in Q4 2025 were led by Spain, the Netherlands and Canada, with strong demand from Europe, Asia and Africa across major trading partners.

Dave Ibemere