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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.

5952 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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FG announces deadline for final analogue TV switch-off, launches FreeTV

FG announces deadline for final analogue TV switch-off, launches FreeTV

Industry

2 months ago

N10m up for grabs as iDICE opens applications for founders lab cohort 2

N10m up for grabs as iDICE opens applications for founders lab cohort 2

Money

2 months ago

Marketers increase petrol price by N113, diesel by N150

Marketers increase petrol price by N113, diesel by N150

Energy

2 months ago

Depots release new petrol prices nationwide as Dangote announces another increase

Depots release new petrol prices nationwide as Dangote announces another increase

Energy

2 months ago

Naira gains 9.16% in 6 months, CBN releases new exchange rates

Naira gains 9.16% in 6 months, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

2 months ago

FG borrows N7.6 trillion from Nigerians as domestic debt rises in H1 2026

FG borrows N7.6 trillion from Nigerians as domestic debt rises in H1 2026

Economy

2 months ago

Dangote Group speaks out on viral Aliko Dangote fake statement about Peter Obi

Dangote Group speaks out on viral Aliko Dangote fake statement about Peter Obi

Industry

2 months ago

Dangote Group has dismissed a viral social media post falsely attributing pro-Peter Obi remarks to Aliko Dangote, warning Nigerians against spreading misinformation.

CBN releases latest lending rates of access, UBA, GTBank, Zenith, other banks

CBN releases latest lending rates of access, UBA, GTBank, Zenith, other banks

Money

2 months ago

The CBN said publishing commercial banks' lending rates improves transparency and helps customers make informed borrowing decisions across financial sector.

Nigerian banks cut loans to 8 key sectors by N5.45 trillion as CBN ends forbearance

Nigerian banks cut loans to 8 key sectors by N5.45 trillion as CBN ends forbearance

Money

2 months ago

Nigerian banks cut lending by N5.45 trillion after CBN ended regulatory forbearance, reducing credit to oil, manufacturing, ICT and other critical economic sectors.

Fuel stations, depot owners, industry leaders set for Petroleumprice.ng 2026 awards

Fuel stations, depot owners, industry leaders set for Petroleumprice.ng 2026 awards

Energy

2 months ago

Petroleumprice.ng opens nominations for its 2026 Recognition and Awards to honour outstanding companies and professionals driving innovation across Nigeria.

NNPC filling stations reduce petrol prices after Dangote, marketers slash rates

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NNPC filling stations reduce petrol prices after Dangote, marketers slash rates

Energy

2 months ago

Petrol prices continue declining as NNPC cuts pump rates while IPMAN predicts further reductions if global crude oil price do now rise due to of US-Iran conflicts.

Lafarge Africa officially changes name, unveils new logo after Chinese takeover

Industry

2 months ago

Lafarge Africa has unveiled HBM Nigeria as its new corporate identity after completing regulatory approvals and finalising its strategic rebranding exercise.

NGX gains in one week as banking stocks drive rally

NGX gains in one week as banking stocks drive rally

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian stock market gained N9.35 trillion in one week as banking stocks fueled a 6.35% rally, with First HoldCo, Zenith Bank, and Fidelity leading trading.

How to start an Akara business in Nigeria and cost in 2026

How to start an Akara business in Nigeria and cost in 2026

Industry

2 months ago

tarting an akara business in Nigeria now requires at least ₦200,000 as rising costs of beans, gas, oil and equipment continue climbing nationwide.

Marketers release new petrol prices as Dangote beats importers by N20 per litre

Marketers release new petrol prices as Dangote beats importers by N20 per litre

Energy

2 months ago

Marketers released fresh petrol prices showing Dangote Refinery selling PMS at N1,075 per litre, below the N1,095 import parity cost, extending its advantage.

Dave Ibemere