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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.

5113 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Transfers in milliseconds: National payment stack launches in Nigeria

Transfers in milliseconds: National payment stack launches in Nigeria

Money

4 months ago

Nigerians to stop paying 5 bank charges from January 2026

Nigerians to stop paying 5 bank charges from January 2026

Money

4 months ago

CBN releases list of banks paying customers highest interest rates on their savings accounts

CBN releases list of banks paying customers highest interest rates on their savings accounts

Money

4 months ago

Trump: Nigerian stock market closes week on the negative

Trump: Nigerian stock market closes week on the negative

Capital Market

4 months ago

Job alert: Dangote announces over 50 new job vacancies, SSCE holders accepted

Job alert: Dangote announces over 50 new job vacancies, SSCE holders accepted

Industry

4 months ago

Glo announces N1 million monthly giveaway with N100 for all subscribers

Glo announces N1 million monthly giveaway with N100 for all subscribers

Technology

4 months ago

Relief: Filling stations adjust pumps as Dangote reduces petrol cost by N49

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Relief: Filling stations adjust pumps as Dangote reduces petrol cost by N49

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced the petrol price by N49, triggering fresh price reductions at filling stations as competition intensifies in the downstream sector.

S&P: Dangote Refinery's petrol price cheaper than imported

S&P: Dangote Refinery's petrol price cheaper than imported

Energy

4 months ago

S&P Insights has revealed that Dangote Refinery’s petrol price is still lower than imports, which has given it an advantage in Nigeria’s deregulated market.

Import costs set to fall as CBN crashes Customs exchange rate

Import costs set to fall as CBN crashes Customs exchange rate

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria’s importers set to benefit as the Central Bank of Nigeria cuts the customs duty rate to following the naira’s appreciation in multiple markets.

DStv announces free premium channels for all subscribers from today

DStv announces free premium channels for all subscribers from today

Industry

4 months ago

DStv announces free access to all Premium channels, allowing subscribers to enjoy top sports, movies, and entertainment with discounted decoder prices.

Foreign reserves rise to highest level since 2018 as naira appreciates

Foreign reserves rise to highest level since 2018 as naira appreciates

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $43.30 billion, the highest since 2019, boosting the naira’s strength as investor confidence and forex inflows improve.

Another bank launches operations in Nigeria as CBN grants approval

Another bank launches operations in Nigeria as CBN grants approval

Industry

4 months ago

Summit Bank Ltd has officially launched as Nigeria’s sixth non-interest bank, offering Shariah-compliant, ethical banking solutions for individuals, SMEs.

“Dial *326*”: Full list of Nigerian banks' USSD codes to lock accounts after losing phone, ATM card

“Dial *326*”: Full list of Nigerian banks' USSD codes to lock accounts after losing phone, ATM card

Money

4 months ago

Learn how to quickly lock your bank account after losing your phone or ATM card. See the full list of Nigerian Banks’ USSD codes for instant account blocking.

Elon Musk’s net worth to soar as Tesla approves $1 trillion compensation package with 5 targets

Elon Musk’s net worth to soar as Tesla approves $1 trillion compensation package with 5 targets

Money

4 months ago

Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package, awarding over 423 million shares if ambitious growth targets, including car sales.

Petrol price drops, cheaper than Dangote rate as competition continues

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Petrol price drops, cheaper than Dangote rate as competition continues

Energy

4 months ago

Petrol prices have fallen at Abuja filling stations as landing costs drop, with private depots reducing rates, driving competition until the federal government.

Dave Ibemere