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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.

5404 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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CBN plans to use AI to tackle fraud in digital payments in Nigeria

CBN plans to use AI to tackle fraud in digital payments in Nigeria

Money

10 days ago

New Zealand announces new work visa options for international graduates, lists conditions

New Zealand announces new work visa options for international graduates, lists conditions

Industry

10 days ago

Total private sector credit reaches n700.31trn in 2025

Total private sector credit reaches n700.31trn in 2025

Money

10 days ago

Filling stations reduce petrol pump prices, depots release latest rates

Filling stations reduce petrol pump prices, depots release latest rates

Energy

10 days ago

Rewane: Naira’s current exchange rate doesn’t reflect its real value

Rewane: Naira’s current exchange rate doesn’t reflect its real value

Money

11 days ago

Kerosene price jumps 22.49%, 10 states residents pay more

Kerosene price jumps 22.49%, 10 states residents pay more

Energy

11 days ago

NBS: Tomatoes, onions, beans prices cheaper than last year

NBS: Tomatoes, onions, beans prices cheaper than last year

Economy

11 days ago

Nigeria's food prices showed mixed trends in April 2026 as tomatoes, beans, and garri fell annually, while monthly increases persisted nationwide.

Nigerian banks face N100m penalty for FX transactions

Nigerian banks face N100m penalty for FX transactions

Money

12 days ago

CBN introduces stricter forex rules imposing penalties on banks for undocumented transactions to improve compliance, transparency in foreign exchange market.

WASPAN accuses FCCPC of expanding DEON approvals despite court order, suspension

WASPAN accuses FCCPC of expanding DEON approvals despite court order, suspension

Technology

12 days ago

WASPAN has accused the FCCPC of approving new digital lending firms despite court restrictions and a suspended regulatory framework, deepening industry tensions.

Marketers release new petrol, diesel prices to reflect global changes

Marketers release new petrol, diesel prices to reflect global changes

Energy

12 days ago

Depot prices for petrol and diesel fell across Lagos, Warri, and Port Harcourt in early June as marketers adjusted rates amid strong competition.

Depots reduce diesel price below Dangote refinery gantry rate

Depots reduce diesel price below Dangote refinery gantry rate

Energy

13 days ago

Diesel prices at Nigerian depots have fallen below Dangote Refinery’s N1,700 per litre gantry rate amid rising competition and increased market supply pressure.

List of 10 states in Nigeria with highest fares for journey by Okada

List of 10 states in Nigeria with highest fares for journey by Okada

Industry

13 days ago

Nigerians relying on motorcycle transport are paying more as fares rise nationwide, with NBS reporting significant increases across regions and states.

Airlines increase airfares nationwide, park big planes

Airlines increase airfares nationwide, park big planes

Industry

13 days ago

New NBS data shows the average Nigerian airfare rose to N157,355 in April 2026, with Kano being the highest, Gombe the lowest, and a year-on-year increase of 20.82%.

Cost of bus transportation rises in Nigeria, residents of 10 states pay more

Cost of bus transportation rises in Nigeria, residents of 10 states pay more

Industry

13 days ago

Transport fares across Nigeria rose again in April 2026, as bus, intercity, motorcycle and water transport costs increased, according to the latest NBS report.

CBN announces increase in tuition remittance allowance for Nigerian students abroad

CBN announces increase in tuition remittance allowance for Nigerian students abroad

Money

14 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria said foreign exchange remittances will not cover nursery, primary, secondary, foundation, or A-level education programmes abroad.

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