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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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New tax law: All you need to know as salary earner before January 2026

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New tax law: All you need to know as salary earner before January 2026

Industry

3 months ago

Top 10 banks in Nigeria with most mobile app downloads and ratings

Top 10 banks in Nigeria with most mobile app downloads and ratings

Technology

3 months ago

NNPC slashes petrol pump price again, but new rate still higher than Ardova, MRS, others

NNPC slashes petrol pump price again, but new rate still higher than Ardova, MRS, others

Energy

3 months ago

From engineer to innovator: Ekunrawo’s move into tech signals a shift in Nigeria’s audio industry

From engineer to innovator: Ekunrawo’s move into tech signals a shift in Nigeria’s audio industry

Technology

3 months ago

CBN orders banks to withdraw misleading adverts to protect consumers

CBN orders banks to withdraw misleading adverts to protect consumers

Money

3 months ago

Naira crashes as traders, banks quote new dollar exchange rate

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Naira crashes as traders, banks quote new dollar exchange rate

Money

3 months ago

Experts analyse CBN’s MPR decision, say policy should lower lending costs

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Experts analyse CBN’s MPR decision, say policy should lower lending costs

Economy

4 months ago

Economists say the CBN Monetary Policy decision to retain interest rates but narrow the policy corridor signals cautious easing expected to cut interbank costs.

TTP calls for stakeholders unity as its electronic call-up system transforms port logistics

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TTP calls for stakeholders unity as its electronic call-up system transforms port logistics

Maritime

4 months ago

TTP’s MD Jama Onwubuariri urges adoption of digital solutions like Eto, which has scheduled 3.38 million truck movements and eased congestion at Nigerian ports.

Another refinery construction begins in Delta, FG shows support

Another refinery construction begins in Delta, FG shows support

Energy

4 months ago

The federal government has endorsed Ebenco’s 30,000-barrel-per-day modular refinery in Delta State , a big boost to Nigeria’s local refining capacity.

CBN: 16 banks meet recapitalisation target, full list

CBN: 16 banks meet recapitalisation target, full list

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that 16 banks have met recapitalisation targets ahead of the deadline, emphasizing financial sector stability.

Good news as FG confirms plans to reduce CGT, CIT in 2026

Good news as FG confirms plans to reduce CGT, CIT in 2026

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria plans to cut Capital Gains Tax to 25% by 2026, ease corporate tax to 25%, and introduce full VAT input credits to support businesses nationwide.

Naira appreciates against US dollar as CBN Governor lists achievements

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Naira appreciates against US dollar as CBN Governor lists achievements

Money

4 months ago

The naira has strengthened against the dollar as the Central Bank of Nigeria speaks on improved stability, narrowing market gaps, and growing investor confidence.

Nigerian stock market reverses gain after CBN’s MPC meeting

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Nigerian stock market reverses gain after CBN’s MPC meeting

Capital Market

4 months ago

The Nigerian stock market slipped back into decline on Wednesday as widespread selloffs in blue-chip stocks pulled the All-Share Index lower and erased value.

NUPRC’s reforms win top commendation as Komolafe drives new energy sector

NUPRC’s reforms win top commendation as Komolafe drives new energy sector

Energy

4 months ago

The Centre for Energy Market Stability and Reforms have hailed the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

Zenith Bank empowers African innovators with N140m at pitch competition

Zenith Bank empowers African innovators with N140m at pitch competition

Technology

4 months ago

Zenith Bank awards N140 million to top African innovators at the 2025 Tech Fair in Lagos, empowering startups and offering mentorship opportunities.

Dave Ibemere