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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

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Naira depreciates 0.24% to N1,455/$1, CBN releases pound, euro latest exchange rates

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Naira depreciates 0.24% to N1,455/$1, CBN releases pound, euro latest exchange rates

Money

3 months ago

Another airport begins operation in Nigeria, United Airlines kicks off direct flight

Another airport begins operation in Nigeria, United Airlines kicks off direct flight

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian Exchange ends Wednesday slightly lower as ASI dips 0.05%, investors lose N34 billion

Nigerian Exchange ends Wednesday slightly lower as ASI dips 0.05%, investors lose N34 billion

Capital Market

3 months ago

Naira missing in list of top 10 strongest currencies in Africa

Naira missing in list of top 10 strongest currencies in Africa

Money

3 months ago

Access Bank expands, acquires Cameroonian subsidiary of top bank operating in Nigeria

Access Bank expands, acquires Cameroonian subsidiary of top bank operating in Nigeria

Money

3 months ago

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Money

3 months ago

CBN releases rules to purchase dollar from banks, BDCs as naira adjusts exchange rate

CBN releases rules to purchase dollar from banks, BDCs as naira adjusts exchange rate

Money

3 months ago

Naira cools after a week of losses as the CBN introduces new travel FX rules allowing a small portion in cash while the rest goes to prepaid cards.

FG launches new programme to train 1.3 million youths in practical skills, pays N22,500 monthly

FG launches new programme to train 1.3 million youths in practical skills, pays N22,500 monthly

Economy

3 months ago

The Federal Government has annouced a massive programme that will train 1.3 million Nigerians in practical skills across 1,600 centres, offering stipends,

FG awaits bid for oil blocks, reduces entry price by $3 million

FG awaits bid for oil blocks, reduces entry price by $3 million

Economy

3 months ago

FG has reduced signature bonuses for the 2025 oil licensing round to make entry easier and attract investors seeking Petroleum Prospecting Licences.

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

Economy

3 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax law modernises administration, strengthens compliance, imposes fines and jail for offences, while reducing tax burdens for most citizens.

Nigerians to pay more to buy dollar, pound, euro as Currency market traders adjust exchange rates

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Nigerians to pay more to buy dollar, pound, euro as Currency market traders adjust exchange rates

Money

3 months ago

The naira depreciates slightly in the official market as forex demand rises ahead of the year-end. Traders expect limited volatility despite festive pressures.

TY Logistics Park launches West Africa’s first grade-A free zone contract logistics facility

TY Logistics Park launches West Africa’s first grade-A free zone contract logistics facility

Maritime

3 months ago

TY Logistics Park FZE has launched a 29,000 sqm Grade-A Free Zone facility in Lekki, boosting Nigeria’s multi-sector supply chains and cutting port clearance by 70%

Fresh storm as critics question motive behind campaign targeting FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji

Fresh storm as critics question motive behind campaign targeting FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji

Economy

3 months ago

Tax experts have strongly condemned and refuted a new wave of criticisms targeting the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji

More headache for importers as Dangote announces decision on fuel pricing after meeting Tinubu

More headache for importers as Dangote announces decision on fuel pricing after meeting Tinubu

Energy

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote says petrol from his refinery will remain reasonable and competitive, putting pressure on importers who continue to source for products abroad.

Top 10 performing sectors behind Nigeria’s economic growth

Top 10 performing sectors behind Nigeria’s economic growth

Economy

3 months ago

Nigeria’s economy grew 3.98% in Q3 2025, driven by agriculture and services, with non-oil sectors contributing over 96% amid declining oil reliance.

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