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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

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Naira reverses, depreciates against dollar, CBN releases new exchange rates

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Naira reverses, depreciates against dollar, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

3 months ago

United Capital infrastructure fund delivers 24.62% gross return in 2025

United Capital infrastructure fund delivers 24.62% gross return in 2025

Capital Market

3 months ago

Full list: Dangote approves 20 marketers for loading, raises petrol price to N1,175

Full list: Dangote approves 20 marketers for loading, raises petrol price to N1,175

Energy

3 months ago

Forbes releases 2026 top billionaires, 4 Nigerians make Africa ranking

Forbes releases 2026 top billionaires, 4 Nigerians make Africa ranking

Money

3 months ago

Transporters announce new fares as petrol price sells above N1,000

Transporters announce new fares as petrol price sells above N1,000

Energy

3 months ago

Again, NNPC hike petrol prices by N118, second increase in 24 hours

Again, NNPC hike petrol prices by N118, second increase in 24 hours

Energy

3 months ago

CBN, GTBank release new exchange rate as Naira loses against US dollar

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CBN, GTBank release new exchange rate as Naira loses against US dollar

Money

3 months ago

The naira dropped again against the US dollar, pound, and euro, with GTBank confirming declining rates despite CBN’s $300 million forex intervention.

EKEDC announces 3-day power outage, releases list of affected areas, date

EKEDC announces 3-day power outage, releases list of affected areas, date

Economy

3 months ago

EKEDC has announced a planned three-day electricity outage in Lekki from March 13–15, 9am–5pm daily, for network upgrades to improve power reliability.

Application opens for CBN’s agricultural credit guarantee scheme, up to N50m for grabs

Application opens for CBN’s agricultural credit guarantee scheme, up to N50m for grabs

Economy

3 months ago

Farmers and agribusiness owners in Nigeria can now access loans through the CBN-backed Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme to expand production.

Residents of 7 locations in Nigeria to experience electricity outage for 19 hours

Residents of 7 locations in Nigeria to experience electricity outage for 19 hours

Energy

3 months ago

Electricity distribution company announces a planned 19-hour power outage affecting seven communities in Kogi State as TCN carries out maintenance.

NNPC increases petrol price again, Mrs, Ardova, others adjust pumps

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NNPC increases petrol price again, Mrs, Ardova, others adjust pumps

Energy

3 months ago

Motorists rushed to buy cheaper petrol as MRS, Hyde, NNPC, other filling stations increase pump prices above N1,000 per litre across the country.

List of specific foods, drinks Nigerians are not allow to import in 2026

List of specific foods, drinks Nigerians are not allow to import in 2026

Industry

3 months ago

The federal government of Nigeria has released a list of food items that are banned to be imported into the country and it including popular staple foods.

How to apply for 2026 Nigeria youth futures fund, $50,000 up for grabs

How to apply for 2026 Nigeria youth futures fund, $50,000 up for grabs

Economy

3 months ago

Nigerian youths and organizations can now apply for the 2026 Youth Futures Fund, winning up to $10,000, mentorship, and support to scale impactful projects.

Dangote refinery explains N100 rise in petrol price

Dangote refinery explains N100 rise in petrol price

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery has decided to increase its petrol ex-depot price by N100, citing rising crude oil costs, global supply disruptions, and geopolitical tensions.

N1,300/kg: Dealers release new rates for cooking prices nationwide

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N1,300/kg: Dealers release new rates for cooking prices nationwide

Energy

3 months ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have surged to nearly N1,000/kg at depots and N1,300/kg retail, driven by rising global oil prices and transport costs.

Dave Ibemere