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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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Naira exchange rates drop against US dollar, pound, euro

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Naira exchange rates drop against US dollar, pound, euro

Money

2 months ago

CAC announces deadline for Nigerian businesses to update letterheads, invoices

CAC announces deadline for Nigerian businesses to update letterheads, invoices

Industry

2 months ago

Uche Nnaji: CSOs allege abuse of power, threaten protest against ICPC chairman

Uche Nnaji: CSOs allege abuse of power, threaten protest against ICPC chairman

Technology

2 months ago

Canada extends permanent residency option for students from 2 universities

Canada extends permanent residency option for students from 2 universities

Industry

2 months ago

French media giant completes takeover of MultiChoice, DStv becomes full subsidiary

French media giant completes takeover of MultiChoice, DStv becomes full subsidiary

Industry

2 months ago

Why naira is depreciating against US dollar again as markets exchange rate gap widens to N46

Why naira is depreciating against US dollar again as markets exchange rate gap widens to N46

Money

2 months ago

Marketers share update on new cooking gas prices nationwide

Marketers share update on new cooking gas prices nationwide

Industry

2 months ago

Despite lower depot prices and improved supply, Nigerians still pay between N1,300 and N1,650 per kilogramme for cooking gas, dealers have revealed nationwide.

After successfully opening branch in Nigeria, UAE’s biggest bank eyes South Africa

After successfully opening branch in Nigeria, UAE’s biggest bank eyes South Africa

Money

2 months ago

After opening an office in Nigeria, UAE banking giant First Abu Dhabi Bank plans to expand into South Africa, targeting Africa's biggest banking market.

Naira/dollar exchange rate: FX market records $46.4bn turnover in 4 months

Naira/dollar exchange rate: FX market records $46.4bn turnover in 4 months

Money

2 months ago

Nigeria's foreign exchange market recorded $46.4 billion in turnover within four months, reflecting stronger trading activity and improved confidence in the naira.

NDIC invites depositors of 46 failed banks to come for their money, releases requirements

NDIC invites depositors of 46 failed banks to come for their money, releases requirements

Money

2 months ago

NDIC has begun verifying depositors of 46 failed microfinance banks, allowing eligible customers to recover insured deposits following the CBN's licence revocation.

First Holdco leads massive trading spree as NGX adds N962bn in market value

First Holdco leads massive trading spree as NGX adds N962bn in market value

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian stock market gained N961.75 billion on Thursday as First HoldCo, Zenith Bank, Access Holdings, and MTN Nigeria powered the benchmark index higher.

IMF releases Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026, 2027

IMF releases Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026, 2027

Economy

2 months ago

The IMF retained Nigeria's 2026 growth forecast at 4.1%, citing macroeconomic stability and oil exports, while warning rising food prices could worsen poverty.

Oil marketers increase petrol prices, Dangote reduces rate

Oil marketers increase petrol prices, Dangote reduces rate

Energy

2 months ago

Petrol marketers adjusted loading prices across Nigeria, with Port Harcourt recording the highest increase and Lagos remaining the most stable major depot market.

2 pension companies merge, announce new name ahead of recapitalisation deadline

2 pension companies merge, announce new name ahead of recapitalisation deadline

Industry

2 months ago

Premium Pension and Trustfund Pensions have agreed to merge, creating Nigeria's third-largest pension fund administrator with nearly N3.08trn in AUM.

Naira depreciates against dollar in official, parallel markets, new exchange rates emerge

Naira depreciates against dollar in official, parallel markets, new exchange rates emerge

Money

2 months ago

The naira depreciated to N1,379.07 per dollar at the official market while the black market exchange rate weakened to N1,400 on Wednesday trading.

Dave Ibemere