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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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World Bank announces new job vacancy, qualified Nigerians can apply

World Bank announces new job vacancy, qualified Nigerians can apply

Economy

4 months ago

Key changes under new tax regime as FG unveils timelines, penalties for Nigerians

Key changes under new tax regime as FG unveils timelines, penalties for Nigerians

Economy

4 months ago

NNPC increases petrol pump prices by N53 above Dangote’s rate

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NNPC increases petrol pump prices by N53 above Dangote’s rate

Energy

4 months ago

N799: List of some marketers selling petrol below Dangote, NNPC prices

N799: List of some marketers selling petrol below Dangote, NNPC prices

Energy

4 months ago

Weekly review: Investors trade 3.087 billion shares as stock market close higher

Weekly review: Investors trade 3.087 billion shares as stock market close higher

Money

4 months ago

Naira records 7 straight days of appreciation against US dollar, secures new exchange rate

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Naira records 7 straight days of appreciation against US dollar, secures new exchange rate

Money

4 months ago

Breakdown of how much Nigeria 4 richest men made from stocks in 2025 and current net worth

Breakdown of how much Nigeria 4 richest men made from stocks in 2025 and current net worth

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria’s stock market added N11.36 trillion in billionaire wealth in 2025, driven almost entirely by Abdul Samad Rabiu and Aliko Dangote from listed stocks.

Nigeria positions clean cooking as a scalable climate and investment opportunity

Nigeria positions clean cooking as a scalable climate and investment opportunity

Industry

4 months ago

BURN says clean cooking offers Nigeria a fast, investable climate solution as new carbon and tax policies boost investor confidence and expand stove access.

Petrol pump price could increase by another N200 per liter, reasons emerge

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Petrol pump price could increase by another N200 per liter, reasons emerge

Energy

4 months ago

Nigerians may face petrol prices reaching N1,000 per litre as global crude oil surpasses $70 per barrel, with Dangote Refinery and marketers adjusting pump costs.

Wema bank announces 124% profit jump, more customers deposit

Wema bank announces 124% profit jump, more customers deposit

Capital Market

4 months ago

Wema Bank’s profit after tax surged 124% to N193.2 billion in 2025, driven by loan growth, higher interest income, and strong operating cash flows.

N1,396: Experts explain why naira is appreciating as dollar crashes

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N1,396: Experts explain why naira is appreciating as dollar crashes

Money

4 months ago

Analysts say the naira hit a two-year high as a weaker dollar, rising oil prices, strong inflows and ongoing reforms boosted confidence in Nigeria’s economy.

Dangote refinery speaks on petrol supply capacity, announces new prices

Dangote refinery speaks on petrol supply capacity, announces new prices

Industry

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery said it can supply 75 million litres of petrol daily, exceeding Nigeria’s demand and boosting fuel security while reducing reliance on importation.

NGX reverses movement as market cap rises by N232 billion

NGX reverses movement as market cap rises by N232 billion

Capital Market

4 months ago

Investors gained as the NGX closed higher, with market capitalisation rising by N232bn, driven by positive sentiment despite weaker trading activity.

Expert chart path to clean energy cooking in Nigeria, BURN leads the way

Expert chart path to clean energy cooking in Nigeria, BURN leads the way

Industry

4 months ago

Experts say Nigeria can achieve its 2030 clean cooking target by aligning carbon markets, tax reforms and manufacturing, with BURN driving solutions nationwide.

FG announces 50 oil blocks for bidding in new licensing round

FG announces 50 oil blocks for bidding in new licensing round

Energy

4 months ago

The NUPRC has opened 50 oil blocks across five basins for the 2025 licensing round, targeting technically strong firms and $10 billion investments.

Dave Ibemere