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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

Author's articles

Stock market reverses gains, investors lose N648bn in one day

Stock market reverses gains, investors lose N648bn in one day

Capital Market

a month ago

Petrol prices rise at depots except at Dangote Refinery

Petrol prices rise at depots except at Dangote Refinery

Energy

a month ago

NUC grants licence to BYU-Pathway to operate as online university in Nigeria

NUC grants licence to BYU-Pathway to operate as online university in Nigeria

Education

a month ago

Dangote refinery files IPO application with SEC, eyes September 2026 listing

Dangote refinery files IPO application with SEC, eyes September 2026 listing

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian company unveils 3D model of Nigeria’s first superhero

Nigerian company unveils 3D model of Nigeria’s first superhero

Industry

a month ago

WhatsApp rolls out new features, expands multi-device experience

WhatsApp rolls out new features, expands multi-device experience

Technology

a month ago

Good news for MultiChoice as new subscriber growth hits 10-year high

Good news for MultiChoice as new subscriber growth hits 10-year high

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice recorded its strongest month for new subscribers in 10 years as Canal+ reported 40% growth in acquisitions and an 8% increase in subscribers.

Naira falls against dollar, pound and euro in official market

Naira falls against dollar, pound and euro in official market

Money

a month ago

The Central Bank reported fresh losses for the naira against major currencies as interbank foreign exchange deals more than doubled on Tuesday, July 28.

Application portal opens for Nigerians to apply for Chocolate City $1m creative fund

Application portal opens for Nigerians to apply for Chocolate City $1m creative fund

Industry

a month ago

Applications are now open for Chocolate City's $1 million creative fund supporting early-stage African startups with funding, and investor connections opportunities.

Nigerians to get more affordable cooking gas as FG launches new LPG scheme

Nigerians to get more affordable cooking gas as FG launches new LPG scheme

Energy

a month ago

The federal government has started distributing LPG cylinders in Bayelsa as part of a nationwide effort to make clean cooking more accessible and affordable.

First Holdco, access, GTCO account for over half of NGX trading value

First Holdco, access, GTCO account for over half of NGX trading value

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange gained N2.53 trillion in one week as 57 stocks advanced, pushing market capitalisation to N159.588 trillion amid stronger investor demand.

Nigerians to buy fuel without fuel attendants as company opens first self-service station

Nigerians to buy fuel without fuel attendants as company opens first self-service station

Energy

a month ago

Nigerians may soon say goodbye to pump attendants as self-service fueling technology debuts at a Lagos filling station launched by a Nigerian company.

Lagos tops Nigeria’s IGR per capita ranking as Kebbi comes last

Lagos tops Nigeria’s IGR per capita ranking as Kebbi comes last

Economy

a month ago

Lagos, Enugu, and Ogun emerged as Nigeria's strongest states in IGR per capita, reflecting stronger economies and more efficient tax administration systems.

Investors flock to government securities after CBN move

Investors flock to government securities after CBN move

Industry

a month ago

The CBN's decision to retain interest rates and a N3.78 trillion banking liquidity surplus boosted investor demand for Treasury bills and government bonds last week.

Full list of 20 Nigerian companies now worth over $1bn in 2026

Full list of 20 Nigerian companies now worth over $1bn in 2026

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange rally has lifted 20 listed companies above the $1 billion valuation mark, with MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement, and banks leading gains.

Dave Ibemere