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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

Author's articles

Investors gain N141 billion in one day as stock market extends gains

Investors gain N141 billion in one day as stock market extends gains

Capital Market

3 months ago

NBS releases list of states with highest, lowest petrol prices

NBS releases list of states with highest, lowest petrol prices

Industry

3 months ago

Average retail price of diesel fell by 5.39% in February 2026

Average retail price of diesel fell by 5.39% in February 2026

Economy

3 months ago

CPPE warns against additional tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

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CPPE warns against additional tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

Industry

3 months ago

Hope for lower petrol pump rates as Trump's decision crashes crude oil prices

Hope for lower petrol pump rates as Trump's decision crashes crude oil prices

Energy

3 months ago

FG unveils plan to lift 50 million Nigerians out of poverty, budgets N16 trillion

FG unveils plan to lift 50 million Nigerians out of poverty, budgets N16 trillion

Economy

3 months ago

Stock market bounces back as Ngxasi rises 0.85% on Tuesday

Stock market bounces back as Ngxasi rises 0.85% on Tuesday

Capital Market

3 months ago

Nigerian stock market improved 0.85% after Tuesday's trading as investors bought Airtel Africa, GTCO, and others, pushing NGXASI above 200,000 points again.

Dangote’s net worth rises, overtakes 13 other billionaires in 2026

Dangote’s net worth rises, overtakes 13 other billionaires in 2026

Money

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote hits $32.5bn, ranks 64th globally, tops Africa rich list, extends lead as wealth rises amid strong NGX-driven industrial profit surge.

Dangote says petrol prices could rise further, gives reasons

Dangote says petrol prices could rise further, gives reasons

Energy

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote warned that petrol prices may rise further as global energy volatility persists, increasing costs for businesses, households, and economic hardship.

Price of garri, beans, rice drops across markets nationwide

Price of garri, beans, rice drops across markets nationwide

Industry

3 months ago

Garri, beans, maize, and rice prices dropped across Nigerian markets in 2026, easing household food costs despite mixed increases in protein-based foods nationwide.

Disco releases statement, gives reasons for poor power supply nationwide

Disco releases statement, gives reasons for poor power supply nationwide

Energy

3 months ago

Electricity supply drops nationwide as gas shortage reduces generation, forcing DisCos, including Ikeja Electric to receive lower allocations from the national grid.

Stock market closes trading negative after Eid-el-Fitr holiday

Stock market closes trading negative after Eid-el-Fitr holiday

Capital Market

3 months ago

The Nigerian stock market dipped 1.07% post-Eid-el-Fitr as investors offloaded major stocks like GTCO and MTN Nigeria, with Presco leading gainers.

Seplat announces youth entrepreneurship programme, releases link to apply

Seplat announces youth entrepreneurship programme, releases link to apply

Energy

3 months ago

Seplat Energy has opened applications for its 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme to train young Nigerians in renewable energy skills and solutions.

MTN MoMo opens application for TechSpark graduate programme, job opportunities await

MTN MoMo opens application for TechSpark graduate programme, job opportunities await

Technology

3 months ago

MoMo Payment Service Bank has opened applications for its TechSpark Graduate Programme, a 12-month training scheme designed to develop young Nigerians.

New airline begins operations in Nigeria, makes history as first fully owned by a woman

New airline begins operations in Nigeria, makes history as first fully owned by a woman

Industry

3 months ago

Binani Air has announced it has received NCAA certification, officially entering Nigeria’s aviation market and preparing to compete with major domestic carriers.

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