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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.

5161 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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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

Dangote refinery slashes diesel prices, now cheaper than NNPC petrol

Dangote refinery slashes diesel prices, now cheaper than NNPC petrol

Industry

5 months ago

UK announces new requirement to secure work visa from 2026, Nigerians affected

UK announces new requirement to secure work visa from 2026, Nigerians affected

Money

5 months ago

N1,000/litre: NNPC, marketers give reasons for increase in petrol price “it will soon be over”

N1,000/litre: NNPC, marketers give reasons for increase in petrol price “it will soon be over”

Energy

5 months ago

Inflation rate drops to 18%, food more affordable in 10 states

Inflation rate drops to 18%, food more affordable in 10 states

Economy

5 months ago

Good news: Major changes coming to DStv, 5 brand new channels added

Industry

5 months ago

Naira tumbles against dollar, exchange rate gap between official, black market now N20

Naira tumbles against dollar, exchange rate gap between official, black market now N20

Money

5 months ago

The naira in the foreign exchange market has depreciated against the U.S. dollar, marking the second straight loss in the new week and signalling demand pressure.

10 bank charges every Nigerian should know as Reps move to protect customers

10 bank charges every Nigerian should know as Reps move to protect customers

Money

5 months ago

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into arbitrary and excessive deductions by Nigerian banks and has invited CBN and bank officials.

Nigerian Govt invites women business owners to apply for guaranteed loan, releases application link

Nigerian Govt invites women business owners to apply for guaranteed loan, releases application link

Economy

5 months ago

The Bank of Industry has launched the GLOW Fund, a ₦10 billion initiative to help women entrepreneurs access guaranteed loans and grow their businesses easily.

Filling stations announce new fuel prices as NNPC sells petrol at N922 per litre in Lagos

Filling stations announce new fuel prices as NNPC sells petrol at N922 per litre in Lagos

Energy

5 months ago

Independent marketers have joined the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to increase petrol prices, leaving more headaches for Nigerians.

World Bank confirms Naira is no longer among Africa’s weakest currencies in new ranking

World Bank confirms Naira is no longer among Africa’s weakest currencies in new ranking

Money

5 months ago

The World Bank has revealed that the naira has exited Africa’s weakest currencies list after strong gains and has praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms.

Presidency announces Nigeria’s second major gas investment in 2 years

Presidency announces Nigeria’s second major gas investment in 2 years

Energy

5 months ago

Presidency is excited as Shell announced a $2 billion offshore gas project in Nigeria that will boost gas requirements for LNG Limited’s Train 7 project

Standard Bank forecasts new naira/dollar exchange rate by December 2025

Standard Bank forecasts new naira/dollar exchange rate by December 2025

Money

5 months ago

The Standard Bank has revised its outlook on the Nigerian naira against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market and expects the local currency to close strong.

Google announces free premium AI tools for Nigerian students

Google announces free premium AI tools for Nigerian students

Technology

5 months ago

Google is university students across six African countries including Nigeria a free 12-month access to Google AI Pro to enhance learning, research, and creativity.

Edo Carnival 2025: Governor Okpebholo announces planning committee

Edo Carnival 2025: Governor Okpebholo announces planning committee

Nigeria

5 months ago

Edo State Government has set up a committee to plan, coordinate, and execute the upcoming Edo Carnival which is aimed at promoting culture and tourism.

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