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.

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Naira loses ground against dollar in official, black markets

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Stock market opens new week on positive note, investors gain N234.7bn

Capital Market

3 months ago

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

Money

3 months ago

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

Industry

3 months ago

Total private sector credit reaches n700.31trn in 2025

Money

3 months ago

Filling stations reduce petrol pump prices, depots release latest rates

Energy

3 months ago

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

Money

3 months ago

Bismark Rewane says naira remains undervalued by 13% despite FX reforms, with PPP analysis showing currency still below its estimated fair value.

Kerosene price jumps 22.49%, 10 states residents pay more

Energy

3 months ago

NBS reports kerosene prices rose sharply in April 2026, with national averages increasing month-on-month and year-on-year across most Nigerian states and regions.

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

Economy

3 months 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

Money

3 months 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

Technology

3 months 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

Energy

3 months 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

Energy

3 months 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

Industry

3 months 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

Industry

3 months 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%.

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