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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.

5100 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

5 new important changes as CBN revises cash withdrawal, deposit policy from January 2026

5 new important changes as CBN revises cash withdrawal, deposit policy from January 2026

Money

2 months ago

New tax law: Lies, truths, and what changes for Nigerian workers from January 2026

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New tax law: Lies, truths, and what changes for Nigerian workers from January 2026

Money

2 months ago

130 New notaries public take oath of office in Lagos

130 New notaries public take oath of office in Lagos

Nigeria

3 months ago

Investors gain over N228bn as Nigerian stock market rallies on Christmas Eve

Investors gain over N228bn as Nigerian stock market rallies on Christmas Eve

Money

3 months ago

Breaking: US launches air strike against terrorists in Nigeria, shares video

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Breaking: US launches air strike against terrorists in Nigeria, shares video

Nigeria

3 months ago

First Bank, UBA, other banks warn customers to be vigilant against scams

First Bank, UBA, other banks warn customers to be vigilant against scams

Money

3 months ago

NBS: Diesel prices drop 2.57% year-on-year in November 2025

NBS: Diesel prices drop 2.57% year-on-year in November 2025

Energy

3 months ago

NBS data shows diesel prices fell 2.57% year-on-year in November 2025, despite a monthly increase, with South East highest and South South lowest.

NNPC slashes petrol prices by N175 in 2025, competes with Dangote

NNPC slashes petrol prices by N175 in 2025, competes with Dangote

Energy

3 months ago

NNPC Limited reduced petrol prices by over N175 in 2025, following Dangote Petroluem Refinery’s lead, with Lagos prices falling ahead of holiday travels.

Top 10 states with lowest petrol prices in Nigeria as NNPC, Dangote slash pump rates

Top 10 states with lowest petrol prices in Nigeria as NNPC, Dangote slash pump rates

Energy

3 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics reports Nigeria’s average petrol price in November 2025 falling 12.59% year-on-year, with Borno highest, Oyo lowest.

Naira extends gains against US dollar as experts predict new exchange rate for 2026

Naira extends gains against US dollar as experts predict new exchange rate for 2026

Money

3 months ago

The naira strengthens against major currencies, boosted by CBN interventions and enhanced liquidity. Analysts project exchange rate trends for 2026.

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Money

3 months ago

Nigerian banks including GTB will close branches for the holiday and have urged customers to use ATMs, mobile apps, internet banking, and USSD channels.

Apply for NIN as FIRS says it will serve as Tax ID for individuals

Apply for NIN as FIRS says it will serve as Tax ID for individuals

Economy

3 months ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigerians’ NINs and companies’ CAC RC numbers will automatically serve as Tax IDs under the 2026 NTAA.

GTbank, Black market traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

GTbank, Black market traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Money

3 months ago

Black market traders adjusted dollar prices as the naira strengthened at the official market, supported by Central Bank of Nigeria interventions.

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Capital Market

3 months ago

Nigeria’s stock market soared in 2025, with over 40 NGX-listed companies doubling investors’ wealth, led by NCR Nigeria, Beta Glass, and Mutual Benefits Assurance.

Banks rush to meet CBN's capitalisation ahead of deadline as 16 complete requirement

Banks rush to meet CBN's capitalisation ahead of deadline as 16 complete requirement

Money

3 months ago

Nigeria’s banks are racing to meet the CBN’s March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline, with 16 compliant, mergers emerging, and ACAMB dismissing rumours as false.

Dave Ibemere