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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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New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

Money

2 months ago

KYEG: A growing service helping busy people manage their daily needs

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KYEG: A growing service helping busy people manage their daily needs

Industry

2 months ago

Ayosifam: A woman-led agribusiness changing lives in Kwara State

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Ayosifam: A woman-led agribusiness changing lives in Kwara State

Economy

2 months ago

Stock market posts marginal loss as investors trade 3.95bn shares in one week

Stock market posts marginal loss as investors trade 3.95bn shares in one week

Capital Market

2 months ago

NNPC, other filling stations yet to adjust petrol pump prices despite Dangote’s N70 reduction

NNPC, other filling stations yet to adjust petrol pump prices despite Dangote’s N70 reduction

Energy

2 months ago

N1,255: Depot owners slash petrol prices following Dangote reduction

N1,255: Depot owners slash petrol prices following Dangote reduction

Energy

2 months ago

ABCON welcomes CBN policy on diaspora remittance, lists benefits

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ABCON welcomes CBN policy on diaspora remittance, lists benefits

Money

3 months ago

ABCON says the Central Bank of Nigeria reforms, integrating IMTOs into Bloomberg B-Match, boost diaspora remittances, transparency, liquidity, and market.

Alakija, Nigeria’s richest woman, opens applications for N1.3bn grant for female entrepreneurs

Alakija, Nigeria’s richest woman, opens applications for N1.3bn grant for female entrepreneurs

Money

3 months ago

Apostle Folorunso Alakija has launched a N1.3 billion grant under the Flourish Africa programme, targeting female entrepreneurs, with applications closing soon.

Stanbic IBTC opens applications for graduate trainee programme

Stanbic IBTC opens applications for graduate trainee programme

Economy

3 months ago

Stanbic IBTC has opened applications for its digital graduate trainee programme, targeting young, tech-savvy Nigerians to drive innovation, closing April 6, 2026.

Dangote refinery clarifies reports on planned initial public offering

Dangote refinery clarifies reports on planned initial public offering

Capital Market

3 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals dismissed IPO speculation, warning that circulating reports are unauthorised, unverified, and should be ignored.

Naira gains across forex markets as CBN issues new directive on diaspora remittance

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Naira gains across forex markets as CBN issues new directive on diaspora remittance

Money

3 months ago

Naira strengthens on improved FX liquidity after Central Bank of Nigeria reforms, as Donald Trump’s signature is set to appear on US dollar bills.

MTN leads trade as equities market closes with N20bn gain for investors on Thursday

MTN leads trade as equities market closes with N20bn gain for investors on Thursday

Capital Market

3 months ago

The Nigerian stock market closed slightly bullish on Thursday, March 26, 2025, as Premier Paints and Zichis Agro-Allied led gains amid active trading.

External reserves fall below $50 billion, naira under pressure

External reserves fall below $50 billion, naira under pressure

Money

3 months ago

Nigeria’s foreign reserves fell to $49.57 billion as Middle East tensions and capital flight weighed on the naira, despite rising global oil prices.

New opportunities open for small businesses to access up to N5m business loan

New opportunities open for small businesses to access up to N5m business loan

Money

3 months ago

COMCIN has launched a N100 million loan scheme offering Nigerian SMEs up to N5 million in low-interest funding to support growth and expand businesses nationwide

Naira weakens against US dollar at official FX market

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Naira weakens against US dollar at official FX market

Money

3 months ago

The Nigerian currency has depreciated to N1,386.70/$1 in NAFEX on March 25, with official and black market rates declining amid limited CBN forex supply.

Dave Ibemere