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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.

5944 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Nigeria petrol landing cost rises as crude oil climbs above $100

Nigeria petrol landing cost rises as crude oil climbs above $100

Energy

6 days ago

Air Peace lists reasons for recent flight delays, cancellations

Air Peace lists reasons for recent flight delays, cancellations

Industry

6 days ago

Nigerian stocks extend losing streak as market loses N1.67trn

Nigerian stocks extend losing streak as market loses N1.67trn

Capital Market

6 days ago

Petrol cargoes arrive at ports as Dangote Refinery boosts coastal deliveries

Petrol cargoes arrive at ports as Dangote Refinery boosts coastal deliveries

Energy

7 days ago

Dealers release new rice prices, data shows N15,000 reduction

Dealers release new rice prices, data shows N15,000 reduction

Industry

7 days ago

Brent crude crosses $100 per barrel as Iran, US trade words

Brent crude crosses $100 per barrel as Iran, US trade words

Energy

7 days ago

CBN announces stricter oversight of financial institutions over terrorism financing

CBN announces stricter oversight of financial institutions over terrorism financing

Money

7 days ago

The CBN has elevated terrorism financing supervision as a priority, strengthening monitoring, sanctions compliance and suspicious transaction reporting.

How much it costs to build a single-storey house in Nigeria in 2026

How much it costs to build a single-storey house in Nigeria in 2026

Money

7 days ago

A single-storey house in Nigeria may cost N34.83 million in 2026, covering construction, contingency, profit, supervision, logistics and external works.

Full list of banks, apps where you can buy Dangote Refinery shares

Full list of banks, apps where you can buy Dangote Refinery shares

Energy

7 days ago

Investors can subscribe for Dangote Refinery IPO shares through 55 approved financial intermediaries, including banks, stockbrokers, fintech platforms.

Naira marginally appreciates against US dollar, CBN updates exchange rates

Naira marginally appreciates against US dollar, CBN updates exchange rates

Money

7 days ago

The naira appreciated against the dollar to N1,320.25/$1 at NFEM as foreign exchange reserves climbed above $54 billion, strengthening confidence.

6 Nigerian banks rank among Africa’s 20 largest lenders by total assets

6 Nigerian banks rank among Africa’s 20 largest lenders by total assets

Money

7 days ago

Six Nigerian banks have ranked among Africa’s 20 largest lenders by total assets, highlighting the growing strength and scale of Nigeria’s banking sector.

NGX: Banking, insurance losses wipe N1.88trn from investors’ wealth

NGX: Banking, insurance losses wipe N1.88trn from investors’ wealth

Capital Market

7 days ago

Stock market lost N1.88 trillion as banking and insurance stocks led a broad sell-off, dragging the All-Share Index down 1.17% and reducing investors’ wealth.

WhatsApp update: List of iPhone, Android phones that will stop working

WhatsApp update: List of iPhone, Android phones that will stop working

Technology

7 days ago

WhatsApp has stopped supporting older Android phones, while some iPhone users face a November deadline as the platform raises its minimum operating system.

Report shows Nigerians use AI more than any other country globally

Report shows Nigerians use AI more than any other country globally

Technology

8 days ago

Nigeria has emerged as the global leader in weekly AI usage, reflecting rapidly growing adoption of artificial intelligence among citizens everyday activities.

N1,266/litre: Depots release new rates as petrol prices change nationwide

N1,266/litre: Depots release new rates as petrol prices change nationwide

Energy

8 days ago

Petrol depots across Lagos and Port Harcourt have released fresh PMS prices, with some suppliers increasing rates while others reduced or maintained existing prices.

Dave Ibemere