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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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Canada changes work permit rules, introduces new requirements for Nigerians, other foreigners

Canada changes work permit rules, introduces new requirements for Nigerians, other foreigners

Economy

a month ago

Relief as NNPC reduces petrol price by N35, filling stations adjust pumps to new rate

Relief as NNPC reduces petrol price by N35, filling stations adjust pumps to new rate

Energy

a month ago

Spain releases list of countries allowed to enter without visa, 2 from Africa

Spain releases list of countries allowed to enter without visa, 2 from Africa

Industry

a month ago

Sokoto City Boys Director Ma’sud condoles Sultan over loss of ex-minister of Finance Abubakar

Sokoto City Boys Director Ma’sud condoles Sultan over loss of ex-minister of Finance Abubakar

Nigeria

a month ago

Lagos opens portal for youths to apply for $5,000 climate fund

Lagos opens portal for youths to apply for $5,000 climate fund

Money

a month ago

FG says electricity subsidy will end in 2027, confirms decision on tarrif hike

FG says electricity subsidy will end in 2027, confirms decision on tarrif hike

Energy

a month ago

Waste collection fee rises by 33% in Lagos, residents reject new rate

Waste collection fee rises by 33% in Lagos, residents reject new rate

Money

a month ago

Lagos residents rejected a 33% waste collection fee increase after monthly charges rose from N6,000 to N8,000 despite months of irregular refuse evacuation.

Naira ends 3-day losing streak, closes at N1,366 against the dollar, new rates for pound, euro

Naira ends 3-day losing streak, closes at N1,366 against the dollar, new rates for pound, euro

Money

a month ago

The naira stabilised at N1,366.73/$1 in the official market despite sustained FX demand, while the parallel market remained unchanged at N1,400/$1.

CBN finds FX infractions in 34 banks after annual review, recommends penalties

CBN finds FX infractions in 34 banks after annual review, recommends penalties

Energy

a month ago

The CBN found foreign exchange infractions in 34 financial institutions, recommended penalties, confirmed banks were largely compliant, and strengthened supervision.

Marketers announce new petrol prices, Dangote’s rate cheapest

Marketers announce new petrol prices, Dangote’s rate cheapest

Energy

a month ago

Imported petrol now costs more than Dangote Refinery fuel as landing prices reached N1,223.32 per litre, prompting IPMAN to renew calls for Nigeria to halt imports.

Why experts say clear rules are key to Nigeria’s growing digital credit market

Why experts say clear rules are key to Nigeria’s growing digital credit market

Technology

a month ago

Nigeria's telecom and fintech stakeholders urged regulators to provide clearer policies as about 40 million Nigerians increasingly rely on airtime credit.

Nigerian stocks lose N1trn as market extends sell-off for second straight session

Nigerian stocks lose N1trn as market extends sell-off for second straight session

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigerian equities declined for a second straight session, wiping N1.005 trillion from investors' wealth amid sustained profit-taking in blue-chip stocks.

CBN orders N19bn refunds as bank customer complaints rise 11% in 2025

CBN orders N19bn refunds as bank customer complaints rise 11% in 2025

Money

a month ago

Bank customers filed 23,129 complaints in 2025, prompting the CBN to order N19.12 billion and $329.3 million refunds while imposing N1.69 billion penalties.

Nigeria’s top cement makers post strong H1 2026 earnings as dealers confirm new prices

Nigeria’s top cement makers post strong H1 2026 earnings as dealers confirm new prices

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria's top three cement manufacturers delivered strong half-year earnings, driven by rising demand, improved efficiency, exchange-rate stability.

Dangote confirms petrol price, announces free delivery in 6 states

Dangote confirms petrol price, announces free delivery in 6 states

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery launched free petrol delivery in six states, offering marketers buying 250,000 litres N1,215-per-litre fuel, logistics support, and 10-day credit.

Dave Ibemere