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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.

5440 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CBN announces transfer limit for new mobile banking users

CBN announces transfer limit for new mobile banking users

Money

3 months ago

Another airline set to begin commercial operation in Nigeria as NCAA grants approval

Another airline set to begin commercial operation in Nigeria as NCAA grants approval

Industry

3 months ago

CBN governor sends message to Nigerians: ‘No more naira devaluation’

CBN governor sends message to Nigerians: ‘No more naira devaluation’

Money

3 months ago

Naira continues recovery, gains 0.34% against dollar

Naira continues recovery, gains 0.34% against dollar

Money

3 months ago

Producers announce new price for a bag of 'pure water', N110 increase

Producers announce new price for a bag of 'pure water', N110 increase

Industry

3 months ago

Zenith Bank hosts 2026 International Women’s Day seminar, empowering women to ‘take it and own it’

Zenith Bank hosts 2026 International Women’s Day seminar, empowering women to ‘take it and own it’

Money

3 months ago

FG announces decision on fuel pricing in Nigeria, NNPC adjusts pump rates

FG announces decision on fuel pricing in Nigeria, NNPC adjusts pump rates

Energy

3 months ago

FG says it will not control petrol prices despite rising Middle East tensions, insisting market forces will determine fuel costs while expanding CNG.

Relief as NNPC announces new petrol prices at filling stations

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Relief as NNPC announces new petrol prices at filling stations

Energy

3 months ago

The NNPC has reduced petrol prices by about N97 per litre at its filling stations after Dangote Refinery cut gantry prices, offering relief to struggling Nigerians.

N1,376/$: Dollar exchange rate drops after CBN’s decision

N1,376/$: Dollar exchange rate drops after CBN’s decision

Money

3 months ago

The naira rebounded against the US dollar after the CBN resumed dollar sales, boosting investor confidence, strengthening the currency and external reserves growth.

DisCo releases full list of areas to face 3-day blackout in Nigeria

DisCo releases full list of areas to face 3-day blackout in Nigeria

Energy

3 months ago

EKEDC has announced a three-day power outage in Lekki caused by a Waterfront Substation upgrade replacing obsolete 11kV panels to improve reliability.

SEC cracks down on unregistered digital platforms, releases list of 38 shut down

SEC cracks down on unregistered digital platforms, releases list of 38 shut down

Capital Market

3 months ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Nigerians against unregistered digital investment platforms while intensifying regulatory engagement.

CBN tackles money laundering in Nigeria, issues new rules for banks, fintechs

CBN tackles money laundering in Nigeria, issues new rules for banks, fintechs

Money

3 months ago

The CBN mandates banks, fintechs, and financial institutions to deploy automated AML systems, using AI and real-time monitoring, with strict compliance deadlines.

NNPC increases petrol prices by N118, releases new pump rates in Abuja, Lagos, other states

NNPC increases petrol prices by N118, releases new pump rates in Abuja, Lagos, other states

Energy

3 months ago

NNPC has raised petrol prices to N1,230 per litre in Lagos and N1,261 in Abuja, marking the fourth increase this week after Dangote refinery price adjustment.

Good news: Dangote Refinery lowers petrol price by N100, filling stations to reflect new rates

Good news: Dangote Refinery lowers petrol price by N100, filling stations to reflect new rates

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced petrol price by N100 and cut diesel to N1,430, offering potential relief to marketers and consumers struggling with high cost.

Canada advises Nigerians travelling to the country in 2026 with cash to avoid seizure

Canada advises Nigerians travelling to the country in 2026 with cash to avoid seizure

Money

3 months ago

Travellers to Canada carrying CAN$10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments must declare it to avoid seizure, fines, or legal consequences under CBSA rules.

Dave Ibemere