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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.

5159 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Good news: Retailers announce new price for cooking gas, N1,000 cheaper

Good news: Retailers announce new price for cooking gas, N1,000 cheaper

Industry

5 months ago

NGX ASI gains 1.35% as stock market ends week higher

NGX ASI gains 1.35% as stock market ends week higher

Money

5 months ago

Expert explains economic, investment implications of Tinubu’s presidential pardon

Expert explains economic, investment implications of Tinubu’s presidential pardon

Economy

5 months ago

Arik Air, United Airlines, Max Air, Rano Air, others slash airfares

Arik Air, United Airlines, Max Air, Rano Air, others slash airfares

Industry

5 months ago

New exchange rate to clear goods at port, airport as naira crashes against US dollar

New exchange rate to clear goods at port, airport as naira crashes against US dollar

Money

5 months ago

Dangote increases petrol prices by N61 as bulk sales resume

Dangote increases petrol prices by N61 as bulk sales resume

Energy

5 months ago

Investors gain N395bn on Friday as stock market closes positive note

Investors gain N395bn on Friday as stock market closes positive note

Capital Market

5 months ago

On Friday, Investors gained N395 billion as the Nigerian Stock market closed the week higher, driven by strong performances from BUA Foods, NAHCO.

IMF names 5 countries as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Nigeria missing

IMF names 5 countries as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Nigeria missing

Money

5 months ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) excluded Nigeria from Africa’s fastest-growing economies list, naming five countries for their strong reforms.

Tinubu set to borrow another $2.3bn via Eurobond, presidency explains decision

Tinubu set to borrow another $2.3bn via Eurobond, presidency explains decision

Money

5 months ago

The FG has confirmed plans to issue about $2.25 billion in Eurobonds Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy has provided a reason.

Forex dealers reduce exchange rate for British pound below N2,000

Forex dealers reduce exchange rate for British pound below N2,000

Money

5 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the naira has strengthened against the Pound Sterling in both the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

Dangote refinery’s output trigger new petrol prices at depots, filling stations

Dangote refinery’s output trigger new petrol prices at depots, filling stations

Energy

5 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s reduced crude purchases amid operational setbacks and this has led to increase in petrol prices at depots and filling stations.

New job vacancies at Dangote Group for qualified Nigerians

New job vacancies at Dangote Group for qualified Nigerians

Industry

5 months ago

The Dangote Group has announced multiple job openings across its food and cement units, offering technical, corporate, managerial, and specialized roles.

Nigerians rush to buy as petrol sells for N600 per litre: “It’s my turn to benefit”

Nigerians rush to buy as petrol sells for N600 per litre: “It’s my turn to benefit”

Energy

5 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service sold 14,000 litres of seized petrol at N600 per litre in Ibadan, and residents have shared their excitement and gratitude.

InDrive releases statement after passenger alleges driver invited thugs to rob her, police react

InDrive releases statement after passenger alleges driver invited thugs to rob her, police react

Technology

5 months ago

InDrive has responded to one of its passengers' allegations that one of its drivers conspired with thugs to rob a passenger in Lagos, prompting police involvement.

Dangote refinery slashes diesel prices, now cheaper than NNPC petrol

Dangote refinery slashes diesel prices, now cheaper than NNPC petrol

Industry

5 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed diesel prices lower than the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's new petrol prices in Lagos and other states.

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