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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.

5443 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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NNPC, Seplat announce 2026 national undergraduate scholarship programme

NNPC, Seplat announce 2026 national undergraduate scholarship programme

Energy

4 months ago

Naira depreciates again, traders release new dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Naira depreciates again, traders release new dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Money

4 months ago

EFCC tells court CBN approved takeover of Nigerian airline

EFCC tells court CBN approved takeover of Nigerian airline

Economy

4 months ago

Investors lose N73bn as midweek trading closes lower

Investors lose N73bn as midweek trading closes lower

Capital Market

4 months ago

Naira bounces back in black market after CBN cuts interest rate

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Naira bounces back in black market after CBN cuts interest rate

Money

4 months ago

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Money

4 months ago

Court orders Nigerian oil billionaire to pay twin daughters $43.51 million

Court orders Nigerian oil billionaire to pay twin daughters $43.51 million

Money

4 months ago

A Nigerian court has ordered Muhammadu Indimi’s Oriental Energy to pay his twin daughters after ruling they were unfairly denied dividend entitlements.

Hope rises as Tinubu says naira to exchange for 1,000 to $1, shares timeline

Hope rises as Tinubu says naira to exchange for 1,000 to $1, shares timeline

Money

4 months ago

President Bola Tinubu said the naira could strengthen to N1,000 per dollar within weeks, citing reforms and Central Bank of Nigeria intervention.

Apple releases list of iphones outdated in 2026, no longer for sale

Apple releases list of iphones outdated in 2026, no longer for sale

Technology

4 months ago

Apple has updated its vintage and obsolete iPhone list, ending repairs for some models while offering limited support for selected devices worldwide.

BDC traders announce new dollar exchange rate after CBN’s decision

BDC traders announce new dollar exchange rate after CBN’s decision

Money

4 months ago

BDC operators have raised the dollar above N1,400, selling at N1,428, as rising demand and limited supply intensified pressure on the naira in the FX market.

5 websites to search for jobs in Canada for visa sponsorship

5 websites to search for jobs in Canada for visa sponsorship

Money

4 months ago

Skilled Nigerians can now explore visa-sponsored jobs in Canada across multiple sectors, using trusted online platforms, and also improved resumes.

Naira reverses gain, crashes against dollar, pound, euro as CBN slowdown appreciation

Naira reverses gain, crashes against dollar, pound, euro as CBN slowdown appreciation

Money

4 months ago

The naira weakened against dollar in the official market as renewed demand pressures emerged despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent dollar intervention.

CBN approves as another bank begins operation in Nigeria

CBN approves as another bank begins operation in Nigeria

Money

4 months ago

Bank78 MFB has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, promising secure, seamless digital banking while bridging the gap between fintech innovation.

Stock market maintains strong performance in first day of trading in new week

Stock market maintains strong performance in first day of trading in new week

Capital Market

4 months ago

The Nigerian stock market rose 0.65% on Thursday, driven by FTG Insurance, Okomu Oil, and Fidson Healthcare, while Taj Sukuk and Total Insurance declined.

Dollar rises in black market on Monday, traders quote new exchange rate

Dollar rises in black market on Monday, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

4 months ago

The US dollar rose on Monday as traders confirmed higher rates for pounds and euros, amid BDCs traders ongoing difficulties accessing foreign exchange.

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