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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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Otedola projects naira to trade below N1,000/$, praises Dangote

Otedola projects naira to trade below N1,000/$, praises Dangote

Energy

4 months ago

FG launches free training programme for Nigerian youths looking for oil and gas jobs

FG launches free training programme for Nigerian youths looking for oil and gas jobs

Energy

4 months ago

Naira rises further in FX markets, Traders quote new exchange rate

Naira rises further in FX markets, Traders quote new exchange rate

Money

4 months ago

How much money Nigerians need to relocate to Canada in 2026: Full cost breakdown

How much money Nigerians need to relocate to Canada in 2026: Full cost breakdown

Money

4 months ago

WhatsApp premium: 5 reported exclusive new features users to get with paid subscription

WhatsApp premium: 5 reported exclusive new features users to get with paid subscription

Technology

4 months ago

Google opens applications for 10th startups accelerator programme, lists benefits

Google opens applications for 10th startups accelerator programme, lists benefits

Technology

4 months ago

Naira appreciates again as external reserves climb to highest level in 8 years

Naira appreciates again as external reserves climb to highest level in 8 years

Money

4 months ago

The naira strengthened further against the United States dollar as Nigeria’s external reserves rose to the highest since 2018, with experts optimistic.

CBN grants BDCs access to official FX market, sets transaction limit

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CBN grants BDCs access to official FX market, sets transaction limit

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria now allows licensed BDCs to buy dollars from authorised banks, aiming to boost retail supply and strengthen the naira’s value.

Dangote reduces petrol price by N25 per litre “this is to notify you”

Dangote reduces petrol price by N25 per litre “this is to notify you”

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price by N25 per litre to N774, intensifying competition with importers and giving marketers more options.

Dangote refinery identifies those claiming it imports petrol, threatens legal action

Dangote refinery identifies those claiming it imports petrol, threatens legal action

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Petroluem refinery says it has identified actors behind petrol import claims, denies importing PMS, insists it brings intermediate feedstocks.

Access Bank confirms collapse of deal to take over South African bank despite reaching agreement

Access Bank confirms collapse of deal to take over South African bank despite reaching agreement

Money

4 months ago

Access Bank said its proposed acquisition of South Africa’s Bidvest Bank collapsed after regulatory approvals failed, but the bank remains committed.

Lawmakers move to remove another subsidy after petrol to boost government revenue

Lawmakers move to remove another subsidy after petrol to boost government revenue

Industry

4 months ago

Nigerian lawmakers want electricity subsidies removed after petrol reform, saying it will boost revenue, cut trillions in costs, and help fund the 2026 budget.

Dangote petrol price crashes, largest single drop in 2026

Dangote petrol price crashes, largest single drop in 2026

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced its PMS gantry prices by N27 per litre, revised its marketer bonuses, and advised on gantry evacuation instead of coastal to cut costs.

Naira Records best exchange rate against US dollar since May 2024, CBN excited

Naira Records best exchange rate against US dollar since May 2024, CBN excited

Money

4 months ago

The naira has strengthened to its best rate since May 2024, as CBN reforms and rising reserves boost confidence in the currency and Yemi Cardoso is excited.

FG announces N25 million happy woman empowerment programme, lists requirements

FG announces N25 million happy woman empowerment programme, lists requirements

Money

4 months ago

The Federal Government launched the Happy Woman Empowerment Programme, offering Nigerian women grants, digital skills, mentorship, and app-based access to finance.

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