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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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Investors lose n76.56bn as profit-taking drags Nigerian stock market lower

Investors lose n76.56bn as profit-taking drags Nigerian stock market lower

Capital Market

a month ago

FG makes decision on electricity tariff increase in 2026

FG makes decision on electricity tariff increase in 2026

Energy

a month ago

Relief as petrol price drops at depots, marketers release new rates nationwide

Relief as petrol price drops at depots, marketers release new rates nationwide

Energy

a month ago

New report shows women repay loans better than men in Nigeria

New report shows women repay loans better than men in Nigeria

Money

a month ago

UK announces new student visa rules, names 3 countries in Africa exempted from proof of funds

UK announces new student visa rules, names 3 countries in Africa exempted from proof of funds

Industry

a month ago

WASPAN in fresh move to avert another airtime lending disruption for 40m Nigerians

WASPAN in fresh move to avert another airtime lending disruption for 40m Nigerians

Technology

a month ago

Nigeria beats South Africa to become Africa's largest banking market by customers

Nigeria beats South Africa to become Africa's largest banking market by customers

Money

a month ago

Nigerian banks dominate Africa by customer numbers, with Access Bank leading at 60 million users, but they still trail South African rivals in total assets.

Access, UBA, zenith, other banks reduce lending rates as CBN release new charges for customers

Access, UBA, zenith, other banks reduce lending rates as CBN release new charges for customers

Money

a month ago

Banks have reduced Nigeria's maximum lending rate to 33.16%, offering slight relief to borrowers as the CBN maintains interest rates amid economic conditions.

US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian exports over forced labour concerns

US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian exports over forced labour concerns

Economy

a month ago

Nigerian exports to the US now face a 12.5% tariff after Washington said the country failed to strengthen measures against forced labour from the country.

Nigerian youths invited to apply for N250m Scholarship, get free laptop

Nigerian youths invited to apply for N250m Scholarship, get free laptop

Industry

a month ago

Tunde Onakoya has opened applications for a N250 million scholarship offering N160,000, tech training, internships, and free laptops for eligible applicants.

UK lists 10 requirements Nigerians need to secure work visa

UK lists 10 requirements Nigerians need to secure work visa

Industry

a month ago

The UK has outlined Skilled Worker visa requirements, including sponsorship, salary, English proficiency and documents, that foreigners must meet.

Rush for US dollar set to crash naira next week, new survey shows

Rush for US dollar set to crash naira next week, new survey shows

Money

a month ago

Rising fuel imports are increasing demand for US dollars, putting fresh pressure on the naira despite Nigeria's growing domestic refining capacity and forex reforms.

Transport fares rise across Nigeria as Dangote, marketers raise petrol prices

Transport fares rise across Nigeria as Dangote, marketers raise petrol prices

Economy

a month ago

As petrol prices hit N1,400 per litre, transport fares have risen across Nigeria, forcing commuters to spend more on daily travel and worsening living costs.

Nigerians to get more home loans as FG raises mortgage target from 500 to 2,000 yearly

Nigerians to get more home loans as FG raises mortgage target from 500 to 2,000 yearly

Industry

a month ago

The federal government has ordered FMBN to allocate 40% of NHF contributions to mortgages, aiming to boost home ownership and reduce housing deficits.

Nigeria leads race to build Africa’s own AI as FG launches Atlas Network

Nigeria leads race to build Africa’s own AI as FG launches Atlas Network

Technology

a month ago

Nigeria launched the Atlas Network to develop AI for African languages, reduce reliance on foreign technology, and boost the continent's digital economy.

Dave Ibemere