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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.

5959 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Edo Actors Guild of Nigeria, PMAN back Edo Carnival 2026 as theme is unveiled

Edo Actors Guild of Nigeria, PMAN back Edo Carnival 2026 as theme is unveiled

Nigeria

2 months ago

Domestic air travel costs jump by 20.86% as Kano records highest fare at N184,139

Domestic air travel costs jump by 20.86% as Kano records highest fare at N184,139

Industry

2 months ago

Bus fares rose in May 2026 as commuters pay more for city and intercity journeys

Bus fares rose in May 2026 as commuters pay more for city and intercity journeys

Economy

2 months ago

NGX extends losses as panic selling erases N2.36trn market value

NGX extends losses as panic selling erases N2.36trn market value

Capital Market

2 months ago

N30m empowerment fund unveiled as GiNN 5.0 attracts over 10,000 Nigerian youths

N30m empowerment fund unveiled as GiNN 5.0 attracts over 10,000 Nigerian youths

Industry

2 months ago

Relief as new cooking gas prices emerge, supply improves nationwide

Relief as new cooking gas prices emerge, supply improves nationwide

Money

2 months ago

NGX ends week lower as all-share index falls 1.65%, market capitalisation drops to N148.91 trillion

NGX ends week lower as all-share index falls 1.65%, market capitalisation drops to N148.91 trillion

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange ended the week lower as the All-Share Index declined 1.65%, with market capitalisation falling to N148.91 trillion amid selling pressure.

Kerosene price drops to N2,971, Sokoto records highest cost

Kerosene price drops to N2,971, Sokoto records highest cost

Energy

2 months ago

NBS data shows Household Kerosene price dropped slightly to N2,971.94 per litre in May 2026, but increased annually as Sokoto recorded the highest state price.

CPPE warns 10m Nigerian jobs at risk over Senate’s call for textile import ban

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CPPE warns 10m Nigerian jobs at risk over Senate’s call for textile import ban

Economy

2 months ago

The CPPE warns Senate’s proposed textile import ban could disrupt Nigeria’s fashion industry, increase costs, threaten 10 million jobs and weaken economic value.

Access Holdings announces retirement of top executive after over 20 years of service

Access Holdings announces retirement of top executive after over 20 years of service

Money

2 months ago

Access Holdings announces the retirement of Executive Director Bolaji Agbede after over two decades of service, praising her leadership, contributions.

CBN launches naira Ambassadors Club to tackle currency abuse among Nigerian youths

CBN launches naira Ambassadors Club to tackle currency abuse among Nigerian youths

Money

2 months ago

The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, launches the Naira Ambassadors Club, urging Nigerian youths to promote respect and proper handling of Nigerian currency..

Naira falls by 0.03% against US dollar at official market on Friday

Naira falls by 0.03% against US dollar at official market on Friday

Money

2 months ago

The naira recorded a marginal gain against the dollar at NAFEX, while weakening against the pound and euro amid rising foreign exchange market activity.

Competition: Depots cut petrol prices below Dangote's N1,127 per litre

Competition: Depots cut petrol prices below Dangote's N1,127 per litre

Energy

2 months ago

Private depots slash petrol prices below Dangote-linked rates, intensifying competition in Nigeria’s downstream sector as marketers adjust prices to attract buyers.

Federal government hands over Enugu airport under PPP deal

Federal government hands over Enugu airport under PPP deal

Industry

2 months ago

The Federal Government hands over Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance under PPP deal aimed at boosting infrastructure and efficiency.

Stock market extends losing streak as Aradel, Oando leads selloff

Stock market extends losing streak as Aradel, Oando leads selloff

Capital Market

2 months ago

The Nigerian stock market has extended its decline as profit-taking in Aradel, Oando and other major stocks erased N958.5 billion from investor wealth.

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