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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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Nigeria's most valuable company announces double profit

Nigeria's most valuable company announces double profit

Money

4 months ago

Full list: NNPC releases new petrol pump prices in Abuja, Lagos, other states after another increase

Full list: NNPC releases new petrol pump prices in Abuja, Lagos, other states after another increase

Energy

4 months ago

Dollar crashes to lowest level in 4 years, naira hits new high

Dollar crashes to lowest level in 4 years, naira hits new high

Money

4 months ago

Equities close in the red, investors' wealth drops by over N351bn

Equities close in the red, investors' wealth drops by over N351bn

Capital Market

4 months ago

CBN grants temporary permission for importers to use expire NAFDAC licence

CBN grants temporary permission for importers to use expire NAFDAC licence

Industry

5 months ago

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Capital Market

5 months ago

10 questions and answer as govt to recover unpaid tax through family members, tenants, banks

10 questions and answer as govt to recover unpaid tax through family members, tenants, banks

Economy

5 months ago

The government will use its statutory “Power of Substitution” under NTAA 2025 to recover unpaid taxes through banks, employers, tenants, and business partners.

Naira exchanges at N1490/$ at black market, CBN releases official exchange rates

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Naira exchanges at N1490/$ at black market, CBN releases official exchange rates

Money

5 months ago

The Naira gained in official FX markets, fell in the black market at N1,487/$, while analysts expect stability amid $46.01 billion external reserves.

MRS, NNPC, other filling stations' new petrol price as Dangote announces new rate

MRS, NNPC, other filling stations' new petrol price as Dangote announces new rate

Economy

5 months ago

New petrol prices loom nationwide as Dangote raises ex-gantry rates, MRS adjusts pump prices, NNPC cut prices, and stations await changes within 48 hours.

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Money

5 months ago

Moniepoint has announced new job openings, including technical and administrative roles, as it expands nationwide following the CBN licence upgrade.

NJFP: FG reopens portal, invites youths to apply for internship, offers N150,000 monthly stipends

NJFP: FG reopens portal, invites youths to apply for internship, offers N150,000 monthly stipends

Economy

5 months ago

Applications for Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 have reopened, offering graduates nationwide a chance to gain hands-on experience, build skills.

Stock market starts week with N3.45bn gain, 5 top companies emerge

Stock market starts week with N3.45bn gain, 5 top companies emerge

Capital Market

5 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange opened the week flat as marginal gains in select stocks offset losses, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed sectoral performances.

CBN speaks on new ATM rules as Nigerians keep n5.4trn in cash outside banks

CBN speaks on new ATM rules as Nigerians keep n5.4trn in cash outside banks

Money

5 months ago

The CBN will introduce new rules linking debit card issuance to ATM capacity, aiming to improve cash access as Nigerians hold record N5.4 trillion outside banks.

NNPC announces new oil well discovery, shares excitement

NNPC announces new oil well discovery, shares excitement

Energy

5 months ago

The NNPC limited has announced an oil well discovery with Chevron, saying the Awodi-07 success boosts Nigeria’s revenue outlook and energy security.

NNPC reduces petrol pump prices by N45, matches Dangote’s rate

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NNPC reduces petrol pump prices by N45, matches Dangote’s rate

Energy

5 months ago

NNPC has lowered petrol prices in Lagos, matching Dangote partners, as NMDPRA predicts further nationwide drops amid rising supply and competition.

Dave Ibemere