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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.

5982 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Cooking gas price rises, more headaches for households

Cooking gas price rises, more headaches for households

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.89% in Q1 2026, 10 sectors lead the growth

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.89% in Q1 2026, 10 sectors lead the growth

Economy

3 months ago

300 Nigerian youths complete learning for life hospitality programme

300 Nigerian youths complete learning for life hospitality programme

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian banks to close branches nationwide as FG declares holiday

Nigerian banks to close branches nationwide as FG declares holiday

Money

3 months ago

Hopes rise for cheaper petrol after US, Iran move to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Hopes rise for cheaper petrol after US, Iran move to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Energy

3 months ago

Branch layoff staff in Nigeria despite reporting $30 million profit

Branch layoff staff in Nigeria despite reporting $30 million profit

Money

3 months ago

Weekly market update: Investos traded N161bn as NGX ends week negative

Weekly market update: Investos traded N161bn as NGX ends week negative

Capital Market

3 months ago

Nigerian Exchange closes week lower as NGX All-Share Index falls 0.25% and market capitalization drops to N160.08 trillion amid weak trading activity.

Naira slips by N3.15 against US dollar, new exchange rates emerge

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Naira slips by N3.15 against US dollar, new exchange rates emerge

Money

3 months ago

The naira depreciated slightly against the dollar at the official market, while remaining stable in the parallel market amid sustained foreign exchange demand.

Full list: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspends service to 11 airlines

Full list: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspends service to 11 airlines

Industry

3 months ago

NCAA places 11 airlines including Air Peace, Ibom Air and Arik Air on “No-Pay-No-Service” list over over N10 billion outstanding regulatory debts.

CBN announces new BVN rules, group warns it will affect customers bank accounts

CBN announces new BVN rules, group warns it will affect customers bank accounts

Money

3 months ago

Millions of Nigerians risk losing access to their bank accounts as strict BVN-linked phone number rules raise concerns over financial inclusion in Nigeria today.

New petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as depots reduce rates

New petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as depots reduce rates

Energy

3 months ago

NNPC filling stations in Lagos adjusted petrol prices to N1,300 to N1,315 per litre following depot price reductions across major marketers in May.

Fresh increase in cooking gas prices looms as depots quote new rates

Fresh increase in cooking gas prices looms as depots quote new rates

Energy

3 months ago

Lagos cooking gas prices may rise sharply as prolonged LPG supply shortages continue, with depot disruptions pushing costs toward N2,000 per kilogram across markets.

NNPC challenges Dangote in court, gives reason petrol importation must continue

NNPC challenges Dangote in court, gives reason petrol importation must continue

Energy

3 months ago

NNPC has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to allow continued petrol importation, warning that restricting licences could trigger shortages and price.

Naira gains against US dollar, British pounds in official market

Naira gains against US dollar, British pounds in official market

Money

3 months ago

The naira appreciated slightly against the dollar after the CBN MPC meeting, supported by stronger external reserves, improved FX liquidity, and ongoing reforms.

CBN invites companies to submit expression of interest for construction, consultancy projects

CBN invites companies to submit expression of interest for construction, consultancy projects

Industry

3 months ago

The CBN invites contractors for its 2026 procurement projects covering construction, ICT, consultancy, and security. Submissions due by 1 June 2026.

Dave Ibemere