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.

5039 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Expert speaks on what US-Israeli attack on Iran means for Nigerian economy

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Dangote increases petrol price, Nigerians may pay N1,000 per litre

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Dangote increase petrol price by over N100, filling stations to adjust pumps

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Another opportunity opens for Nigerians to apply for N1 million business funding

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African entrepreneurs can now apply for the Plus Factor Grant Program, offering up to N1 million funding, mentorship, market access, and innovation support.

NNPC announces new petrol price, NIPCO rolls out 20 new CNG stations

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited reduced petrol prices in Lagos to N837, while NIPCO expanded CNG access with 20 new stations for cheaper fuel.

Another Nigerian state set to launch its own airline

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Sokoto State’s backed Caliphate Air is working on kicking off domestic passenger and cargo flights from Abuja, has secured its ATL, and is pursuing AOC approval.

Stock market value drops by N1.4 trillion in one week

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9 days ago

The Nigerian Exchange Limited ended the week lower, as the All-Share Index fell 1.11%, market capitalisation declined, and trading activity weakened.

NDIC confirms how much customers will get when bank collapses

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12 days ago

NDIC has clarified that depositors of failed banks will receive when bank failed and how payment will be credited using BVN and also the balance.

NBS: Cooking gas price changes nationwide, cheapest in 10 states

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12 days ago

Cooking gas prices averaged N5,404.19 for 5kg and N13,551.01 for 12.5kg cylinders in January 2026, with Jigawa highest and Bayelsa lowest nationwide.

NBS: Lagos tops 10 states with most expensive diesel price in Nigeria

Energy

12 days ago

The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) fell to N1,361.57 in January 2026, with Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Borno recording the highest costs nationwide.

Application portal opens for Sia startup foundry, $10,000 up for grabs

Economy

12 days ago

Startups can access up to $10,000 in funding as the Sola and Ibukun Adeyinka Foundation opens applications for Cohort 3 of its SIA Startup Foundry programme.

Stock market sustains bearish trend as sell pressure wipes N514bn off investors’ wealth

Capital Market

12 days ago

The Nigerian stock market declined for a 2nd straight session as profit-taking in banking and industrial stocks pushed the benchmark index into negative territory.

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