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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.

5135 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Import costs set to fall as CBN crashes Customs exchange rate

Import costs set to fall as CBN crashes Customs exchange rate

Money

4 months ago

DStv announces free premium channels for all subscribers from today

DStv announces free premium channels for all subscribers from today

Industry

4 months ago

Foreign reserves rise to highest level since 2018 as naira appreciates

Foreign reserves rise to highest level since 2018 as naira appreciates

Money

4 months ago

Another bank launches operations in Nigeria as CBN grants approval

Another bank launches operations in Nigeria as CBN grants approval

Industry

4 months ago

“Dial *326*”: Full list of Nigerian banks' USSD codes to lock accounts after losing phone, ATM card

“Dial *326*”: Full list of Nigerian banks' USSD codes to lock accounts after losing phone, ATM card

Money

4 months ago

Elon Musk’s net worth to soar as Tesla approves $1 trillion compensation package with 5 targets

Elon Musk’s net worth to soar as Tesla approves $1 trillion compensation package with 5 targets

Money

4 months ago

Petrol price drops, cheaper than Dangote rate as competition continues

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Petrol price drops, cheaper than Dangote rate as competition continues

Energy

5 months ago

Petrol prices have fallen at Abuja filling stations as landing costs drop, with private depots reducing rates, driving competition until the federal government.

Group invites petty traders to apply for N100,000 business grant, releases Batch C beneficiaries

Group invites petty traders to apply for N100,000 business grant, releases Batch C beneficiaries

Economy

5 months ago

The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme has released Batch C beneficiaries, empowering thousands of small-scale traders across Nigeria with up to N100,000.

Rabiu rejoins Dangote in Bloomberg's rich list, overtakes over 200 powerful billionaires

Rabiu rejoins Dangote in Bloomberg's rich list, overtakes over 200 powerful billionaires

Money

5 months ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, has rejoined Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index after his net worth surged by $5.67 billion in 2025, driven by BUA's success.

State governor excited as another refinery construction set to begin in Nigeria

State governor excited as another refinery construction set to begin in Nigeria

Industry

5 months ago

Ondo state has signed $50 billion deal with global investors to build 500,000-bpd refinery and free trade zone, marking new dawn for industrial growth.

Expert explains as naira reverses gain, depreciates against US dollar

Expert explains as naira reverses gain, depreciates against US dollar

Money

5 months ago

The naira depreciated across official and black market FX rates amid rising dollar demand and reduced liquidity, despite Nigeria’s growing external reserves.

Trump's effect: Nigerian stock market extends losses on Wednesday

Trump's effect: Nigerian stock market extends losses on Wednesday

Capital Market

5 months ago

Nigerian stock market fell 1.35%, wiping out N1.31 trillion as investors react to Trump’s military action threat, driving market volatility, investor confidence.

Edtech Revolution: 10 startups leading the next phase of digital learning in Nigeria

Edtech Revolution: 10 startups leading the next phase of digital learning in Nigeria

Technology

5 months ago

The education sector is experiencing a wave of innovation as EdTech startups redefine learning with affordable, flexible, and tech-driven platforms for students.

New rival for Dangote: meet the people behind 500,000 barrels refinery project in Ondo state

New rival for Dangote: meet the people behind 500,000 barrels refinery project in Ondo state

Industry

5 months ago

Nigeria is set to host a new $15 billion refinery in Ondo state, capable of processing 500,000 barrels daily, with $50 billion in funding commitments.

13x less: Salary of professors in Nigeria compared to other African countries

13x less: Salary of professors in Nigeria compared to other African countries

Money

5 months ago

Nigerian professors earn below $400 monthly, sparking ASUU’s warning that poor pay and economic hardship are driving massive brain drain in universities nationwide.

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