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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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Up to N5 million available: FG launches new loan scheme for 3 categories of youths

Up to N5 million available: FG launches new loan scheme for 3 categories of youths

Money

a month ago

List of 19 countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa in 2026

List of 19 countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa in 2026

Industry

a month ago

MTN Nigeria asks customers to trade old SIM packs and devices for prizes at 8 locations

MTN Nigeria asks customers to trade old SIM packs and devices for prizes at 8 locations

Technology

a month ago

Dollar crashes against naira, CBN releases new exchange rates for pound, euro, 9 other currencies

Dollar crashes against naira, CBN releases new exchange rates for pound, euro, 9 other currencies

Money

a month ago

C.L.I.C.K.D: Everything to know and how to apply for N1m loan to buy laptops, phones

C.L.I.C.K.D: Everything to know and how to apply for N1m loan to buy laptops, phones

Money

a month ago

N1,350: Petrol price rises again, marketers release new rates

N1,350: Petrol price rises again, marketers release new rates

Energy

a month ago

Relief as Dangote resumes petrol sale in naira, announces new prices

Relief as Dangote resumes petrol sale in naira, announces new prices

Energy

a month ago

Dangote returned petrol sales to naira after one week, easing marketers' forex burden while increasing the ex-depot price by thirteen percent nationwide.

Aregbe unveils youth hub to advance Tinubu's Renewed Hope Vision

Aregbe unveils youth hub to advance Tinubu's Renewed Hope Vision

Industry

a month ago

Idris Aregbe unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip Nigerian youths with digital, entrepreneurial and leadership skills for future.

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks

Industry

a month ago

NAFDAC has begun a nationwide crackdown on banned sachet alcoholic drinks, warning manufacturers, distributors and retailers that violators face seizure, sanctions.

CBN governor explains why N100, N200 notes are scarce nationwide

CBN governor explains why N100, N200 notes are scarce nationwide

Money

a month ago

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says N100 and N200 notes remain legal tender despite scarcity caused by digital payment adoption and declining purchasing power.

Again, Dangote increases petrol price, private depots by N200

Again, Dangote increases petrol price, private depots by N200

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery resumed coastal petrol loading after six days, raising its price by 11.2% as marketers await the reopening of truck loading nationwide.

FG opens portal for Nigerians to apply for N1m to buy laptops, smartphones

FG opens portal for Nigerians to apply for N1m to buy laptops, smartphones

Money

a month ago

The Federal Government has opened applications for the C.L.I.C.K.D. programme, allowing eligible Nigerians to apply online for affordable loans to purchase.

Naira gains N4.80 against dollar as CBN releases new exchange rates for all currencies

Naira gains N4.80 against dollar as CBN releases new exchange rates for all currencies

Money

a month ago

The CBN reported the naira appreciated by N4.80 against the dollar as foreign exchange turnover increased and reserves exceeded $52 billion yesterday.

New petrol prices: 5 marketers sell fuel at cheapest rate as Dangote exports

New petrol prices: 5 marketers sell fuel at cheapest rate as Dangote exports

Energy

a month ago

Petrol depot prices now range between N1,255 and N1,275 per litre as Hong Petroleum and Soroman undercut competitors across Nigeria's downstream market.

5 key requirements to qualify for FG's loan to buy phone, laptop

5 key requirements to qualify for FG's loan to buy phone, laptop

Money

a month ago

The federal government has opened applications for affordable phone and laptop loans, with Nigerians required to meet five key eligibility conditions to qualify.

Dave Ibemere