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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.

5102 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

Olamide Olajide: The founder who believes every handcrafted shoe tells a story

Olamide Olajide: The founder who believes every handcrafted shoe tells a story

Industry

3 months ago

Dangote fights NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, alleges N7bn spent on children’s education in 4 years

Dangote fights NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, alleges N7bn spent on children’s education in 4 years

Energy

3 months ago

Excitement as NNPC slashes petrol price in Abuja, Lagos, other states after Dangote cut

Excitement as NNPC slashes petrol price in Abuja, Lagos, other states after Dangote cut

Energy

3 months ago

Meet Zannytecture: Nigerian startup transforming waste into treasures

Meet Zannytecture: Nigerian startup transforming waste into treasures

Economy

3 months ago

First Bank's parent company completes sale of bank, another firm takes over

First Bank's parent company completes sale of bank, another firm takes over

Money

3 months ago

Dangote petrol crash: List of filling stations to buy at N739 per litre

Dangote petrol crash: List of filling stations to buy at N739 per litre

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote announces new fuel pump price at filling stations, declares 'no more N970 per litre'

Dangote announces new fuel pump price at filling stations, declares 'no more N970 per litre'

Money

3 months ago

Dangote Petroluem Refinery has asked its MRS and partner stations to sell petrol at new pump price and has vowed to enforce lower prices nationwide.

CBN drops new rule for POS to protect users, sets 30 days to comply

CBN drops new rule for POS to protect users, sets 30 days to comply

Money

3 months ago

The CBN has a new rule requiring all PoS operators to implement dual connectivity with NIBSS and UPSL, ensuring automatic failover and 30-day compliance.

Airline operators give condition to crash airfare prices as Nigerians pay N500k per flight

Airline operators give condition to crash airfare prices as Nigerians pay N500k per flight

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian airlines have explained why domestic ticket prices will not drop unless the government cuts taxes and charges, citing costly levies in the sector.

How to apply for tax ID number easily as FG makes it requirement to operate bank account

How to apply for tax ID number easily as FG makes it requirement to operate bank account

Money

3 months ago

Banks will require Tax IDs from income-earning Nigerians from January 2026, but students and other non-income earners are exempt, and registration is free online.

Relief as Dangote reduces fuel price, now N129 per litre cheaper

Relief as Dangote reduces fuel price, now N129 per litre cheaper

Industry

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery has lowered rates, easing holiday travel burdens and marking its 20th adjustment this year to support the festive season movement.

Do you need a tax ID for a bank account? FG names Nigerians who must comply and those exempted

Do you need a tax ID for a bank account? FG names Nigerians who must comply and those exempted

Money

3 months ago

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has provided detailed clarification on tax ID and bank account.

PZ Cussons changes plans to exist Nigeria, other African countries, gives reason

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PZ Cussons changes plans to exist Nigeria, other African countries, gives reason

Industry

3 months ago

PZ Cussons has suspended plans to sell its African subsidiaries, retaining operations to leverage Nigeria’s economic recovery, population growth.

FG announces new credit scheme for women with low interest, N10bn on offer

FG announces new credit scheme for women with low interest, N10bn on offer

Money

3 months ago

Bank of Industry and NCGC have introduced the N10 billion loan scheme for Nigerian women entrepreneurs with flexible repayment, low-interest rates.

The truth behind soaring air tickets: Full list of taxes, charges Nigerians are paying for to travel

The truth behind soaring air tickets: Full list of taxes, charges Nigerians are paying for to travel

Economy

3 months ago

Nigerians face soaring airfares as over 54 taxes, hidden fees, and new security levies push local and international flight costs to record highs.

Dave Ibemere