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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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Naira reverses loss against US dollar as market shakes off Trump's threat

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Naira reverses loss against US dollar as market shakes off Trump's threat

Money

5 months ago

Tinubu writes Senate, requests approval to borrow N1.15trn from Nigerians, others, gives reasons

Tinubu writes Senate, requests approval to borrow N1.15trn from Nigerians, others, gives reasons

Economy

5 months ago

Naira reacts to Trump’s threats, crashes against US dollar

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Naira reacts to Trump’s threats, crashes against US dollar

Money

5 months ago

Again, cooking gas prices change as dealers warn of scarcity

Again, cooking gas prices change as dealers warn of scarcity

Energy

5 months ago

Top 10 best paying banks in Nigeria for entry-level staff

Top 10 best paying banks in Nigeria for entry-level staff

Money

5 months ago

Full list: FG releases 50 items exempted from new tax

Full list: FG releases 50 items exempted from new tax

Economy

5 months ago

Nigerians to pay extra N200 per litre of petrol, expert alert on new pump price

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Nigerians to pay extra N200 per litre of petrol, expert alert on new pump price

Energy

5 months ago

Nigerians face higher fuel prices as President Tinubu approves a 15% petrol and diesel import duty, sparking inflation concerns, public backlash.

Edo Carnival 2025: Organisers promises a week of culture, colour, and celebration

Edo Carnival 2025: Organisers promises a week of culture, colour, and celebration

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Edo Carnival 2025 celebration will attract global attention with dazzling events that celebrate African creativity, music, and the resilience of the Edo people.

Tinubu requests fresh $1Bn loan from World Bank, gives reasons

Tinubu requests fresh $1Bn loan from World Bank, gives reasons

Money

5 months ago

The World Bank has a new request from the Nigerian government for $1 billion loan, and details of the loan, which include boosting jobs, have been made public.

Banks crash dollar exchange rate as external reserves rise to new high

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Banks crash dollar exchange rate as external reserves rise to new high

Money

5 months ago

The naira has achieved its strongest exchange rate in 2025, and the foreign reserves have also climbed to a five-year high, a big boost for the future

Otedola, Marketers react to Tinubu’s 15% import tariff on fuel, "Nigerians will pay more"

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Otedola, Marketers react to Tinubu’s 15% import tariff on fuel, "Nigerians will pay more"

Money

5 months ago

Femi Otedola has praised President Tinubu’s 15% fuel import tariff as a bold move to protect local refineries, while PETROAN warned Nigerians may pay more.

Rabiu overtakes Egyptian billionaire in Forbes wealthiest list, now Africa’s 4th richest man

Rabiu overtakes Egyptian billionaire in Forbes wealthiest list, now Africa’s 4th richest man

Money

5 months ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu’s net worth has soared, making him Africa’s fourth richest man and Nigeria’s second wealthiest after Aliko Dangote ahead of Adenuga.

Ecobank leads list of 10 banks in Nigeria with highest customer deposits

Ecobank leads list of 10 banks in Nigeria with highest customer deposits

Money

5 months ago

Nigerian banks’ customer deposits surged to over N136 trillion in the first half of 2025, with ETI, UBA, and Zenith leading growth amid economic challenges.

African Development Bank invites Nigerians to apply for paid internship

African Development Bank invites Nigerians to apply for paid internship

Industry

5 months ago

The African Development Bank invites applications for its 2026 Internship Program, offering students and graduates hands-on experience and professional development.

US dollar crashes against naira as Trump warns Nigerian govt

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US dollar crashes against naira as Trump warns Nigerian govt

Money

5 months ago

The naira has appreciated strongly against the dollar in both official and black markets due to Donald Trump’s warning to Nigeria on security challenges.

Dave Ibemere