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.

5961 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Relief as Dangote Refinery reduces diesel prices by N100 again

Energy

2 months ago

Otedola strengthens control of First HoldCo with new investment

Money

2 months ago

Nigerian stock market falls for 2nd straight day as investors engage in profit-taking

Capital Market

2 months ago

Telcos send message to Nigerians as NCC begins review of mobile termination rates

Technology

3 months ago

Nigeria’s daily gas production rises to 7.93bcf as domestic sales hit 2.18bcf/D

Industry

3 months ago

Naira crashes to new exchange rate against US dollar

Money

3 months ago

Petrol prices drop at depots below Dangote refinery's rate

Industry

3 months ago

Depot owners have cut petrol and diesel prices below Dangote refinery rates amid rising competition and falling global crude oil prices in the international market.

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Marketers expect fresh drop in petrol prices across Nigeria

Energy

3 months ago

Marketers say Nigerians may soon see another petrol price drop as falling crude oil prices and depot rate reductions continue influencing domestic fuel pricing.

NGX market value falls after fourth consecutive trading loss

Capital Market

3 months ago

Nigerian stock market extends losing streak for fourth session as profit-taking drives NGX All-Share Index down 0.49%, wiping N758 billion off market value.

Meta announces new features for users on Facebook, shares demo

Technology

3 months ago

Meta has launched new AI tools on Facebook, including AI Mode, creative editing features, and photo restyling to improve search, creation, and sharing experience.

Nigerian government launches FreeTV, 100 channels available

Industry

3 months ago

Nigeria launches FreeTV, a national digital television platform offering over 100 free channels, including news, sports, movies without monthly subscription fees.

After petrol, Dangote Refinery slashes diesel, jet fuel prices

Industry

3 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced diesel price to N1,600 per litre, easing transport and industrial costs amid falling global crude oil prices.

Petrol import to Nigeria drops by 96% as Dangote refinery takes over supply

Industry

3 months ago

Data from NBS shows Nigeria’s petrol import bill crashed by 96.2% to N87.401 billion in Q1 2026 as Dangote Refinery boosted local supply and reduced imports.

First Bank announces 2026 graduate trainee programme, invites applications

Money

3 months ago

FirstBank has opened applications for its 2026 Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young graduates cross-border banking careers across African markets.

Naira appreciates by 0.55% at official FX window as reserves hit 13-year high

Money

3 months ago

Naira appreciated 0.55% to N1,356/$1 at the official FX window, supported by stronger reserves, improved inflows, and easing pressure in the foreign exchange market.

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