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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.

5104 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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N85 increase: Dangote Refinery announces new cooking gas price

N85 increase: Dangote Refinery announces new cooking gas price

Energy

4 months ago

Nigeria’s newest telecom operator announces free SMS, call service, begins operation

Nigeria’s newest telecom operator announces free SMS, call service, begins operation

Technology

4 months ago

NMPDRA sends message to Nigerians on petrol availability ahead of festive season

NMPDRA sends message to Nigerians on petrol availability ahead of festive season

Energy

4 months ago

Lekeelekee social media platform launches in Nigeria with 4 key features

Lekeelekee social media platform launches in Nigeria with 4 key features

Technology

4 months ago

Good news for investors as stock market closes with N1 trillion gain

Good news for investors as stock market closes with N1 trillion gain

Capital Market

4 months ago

Private depot owners slash fuel price below Dangote’s rate

Private depot owners slash fuel price below Dangote’s rate

Energy

4 months ago

Manufacturers protest as FG announces date for sachet, PET bottle alcohol ban

Manufacturers protest as FG announces date for sachet, PET bottle alcohol ban

Industry

4 months ago

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warns that NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban could cause massive job losses, hurt local businesses, and harm investments.

Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks new lending rates released

Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks new lending rates released

Money

4 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria publishes the latest lending rates for Nigerian banks in October 2025, with prime rates averaging 27% and maximum rates reaching 60%.

Naira reverses gain, crashes to 10-day low against US dollar

Naira reverses gain, crashes to 10-day low against US dollar

Money

4 months ago

The Nigerian currency has depreciated again, hitting a 10-day low on Wednesday, amid rising dollar demand and mild month market pressures by users.

Naira rises: British pound sterling crashes at official, black market

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Naira rises: British pound sterling crashes at official, black market

Business and Economy

4 months ago

The British pound has fallen below N2,000 in Nigeria’s official and black markets as the naira appreciates, easing pressure on businesses nationwide.

NJFP: FG announces new deadline date to apply for N150,000 monthly internship

NJFP: FG announces new deadline date to apply for N150,000 monthly internship

Money

4 months ago

The Federal Government extends the NJFP 2.0 internship deadline, offering young Nigerians a life-changing opportunity to gain professional experience.

New oil billionaires could emerge as NUPRC sets date for 2025 licensing round

New oil billionaires could emerge as NUPRC sets date for 2025 licensing round

Energy

4 months ago

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the 2025 Oil Licensing Round to attract investors and boost crude oil production.

Number of Islamic banks in Nigeria rises to 5 as new one begins operation

Number of Islamic banks in Nigeria rises to 5 as new one begins operation

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria’s Islamic banking sector has expanded as Summit Bank launches, joining four others and offering interest-free, ethical financial services accessible to all.

Wema Bank invites job seekers for a walk-in interview at branches, releases date, time

Wema Bank invites job seekers for a walk-in interview at branches, releases date, time

Industry

4 months ago

Wema Bank is inviting job seekers to attend nationwide walk-in interviews for the role of Commercial Officer, offering career opportunities in Nigeria.

Heavy selloffs wipe out over N4 trillion in value from Nigerian stock market in one day

Heavy selloffs wipe out over N4 trillion in value from Nigerian stock market in one day

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak after massive sell-offs. Investors lose N4.64 trillion. Top companies like MTN and BUA Cement saw major drops.

Dave Ibemere