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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.

5443 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Paystack microfinance bank begins operations in Nigeria, promises enhanced services

Paystack microfinance bank begins operations in Nigeria, promises enhanced services

Money

5 months ago

Federal government launches high-purity gold refinery in Lagos

Federal government launches high-purity gold refinery in Lagos

Money

5 months ago

CBN releases Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, other banks' interest rates on loans in 2026

CBN releases Access, UBA, GTB, Zenith, other banks' interest rates on loans in 2026

Money

5 months ago

Expert projects new exchange rate, 10 key factors that will influence naira performance in 2026

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Expert projects new exchange rate, 10 key factors that will influence naira performance in 2026

Money

5 months ago

N1,419/$1: CBN releases official exchange rates as naira appreciates again

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N1,419/$1: CBN releases official exchange rates as naira appreciates again

Money

5 months ago

Full list: Nigeria passport moves up in global ranking, 44 countries visa free for Nigerians

Full list: Nigeria passport moves up in global ranking, 44 countries visa free for Nigerians

Industry

5 months ago

Video: ‘Protest organisers were not students’: Ambrose Alli University Sug president

Video: ‘Protest organisers were not students’: Ambrose Alli University Sug president

Economy

5 months ago

Ambrose Alli University’s SUG has denied organising the recent protest, insisting it was led by non-students and urging the Edo State government to release students.

List of filling stations selling petrol below Dangote's N739 pump price

List of filling stations selling petrol below Dangote's N739 pump price

Money

5 months ago

Some filling stations have reduced petrol prices below Dangote’s N739 per litre, as marketers compete to attract motorists in highly price-sensitive market.

Nigerian bank to open 500 new branches, targets more customers

Nigerian bank to open 500 new branches, targets more customers

Money

5 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved a new non-interest bank, expanding ethical finance options and promoting financial inclusion across the country in 2026.

Clearing agents protest hike in charges, shut down shipping company

Clearing agents protest hike in charges, shut down shipping company

Industry

5 months ago

Nigerians will face higher costs to clear goods at ports as new shipping charges take effect, prompting freight agents and clearing associations to stage protests.

US dollar, pound and euro sell at new exchange rate as naira appreciates to N1,421

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US dollar, pound and euro sell at new exchange rate as naira appreciates to N1,421

Money

5 months ago

The naira weakened slightly against the dollar but gained versus the pound and euro, as CBN data showed mixed official-market movements on Monday trading.

CoS: UK government releases new list of companies ready to sponsor Nigerian work visa in 2026

CoS: UK government releases new list of companies ready to sponsor Nigerian work visa in 2026

Industry

5 months ago

The UK’s register of licensed Worker sponsors, has been released and it incudes, lists hundreds of employers authorised to recruit skilled foreign workers.

Stock market opens trading week on a positive note

Stock market opens trading week on a positive note

Capital Market

5 months ago

The Nigerian stock market opened the week bullish, with the NGX All share index rising 0.58%, driven by strong investor interest and gains in key stocks.

Iran's currency crashes, naira exchange rate now bigger

Iran's currency crashes, naira exchange rate now bigger

Money

5 months ago

Iran’s rial has collapsed to record lows, triggering protests nationwide, as sanctions, inflation and mismanagement bite, while Nigeria’s naira trades stronger.

After petrol, NNPC reduces price of diesel in Abuja, Lagos, other states

After petrol, NNPC reduces price of diesel in Abuja, Lagos, other states

Energy

5 months ago

The NNPC has reduced diesel prices in major states, easing costs for consumers while regional differences in fuel prices continue to persist across the country.

Dave Ibemere