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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

Author's articles

SEC warns Nigerians as investment schemes flood social media, shares link to verify

SEC warns Nigerians as investment schemes flood social media, shares link to verify

Capital Market

4 months ago

MTN Foundation opens application portal for 2026 scholarship, n300,000 up for grabs yearly

MTN Foundation opens application portal for 2026 scholarship, n300,000 up for grabs yearly

Technology

4 months ago

FG approves another airline to begin operation in Nigeria

FG approves another airline to begin operation in Nigeria

Industry

4 months ago

Femi Otedola buys N98bn London mansion after daughter’s birthday wish

Femi Otedola buys N98bn London mansion after daughter’s birthday wish

Money

4 months ago

Dangote rejects NNPC deal proposal for his refinery

Dangote rejects NNPC deal proposal for his refinery

Industry

4 months ago

FG announces launch date for digital switchover platform with over 100 free channels

FG announces launch date for digital switchover platform with over 100 free channels

Industry

4 months ago

Report: Dangote makes decision on fuel pricing in Nigeria

Report: Dangote makes decision on fuel pricing in Nigeria

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery plans to reduce fuel price review frequency to stabilise Nigeria’s downstream market, ease uncertainty for marketers and improve overall pricing.

Relief as fuel prices crash at private depots nationwide

Relief as fuel prices crash at private depots nationwide

Energy

4 months ago

Depot fuel prices fall nationwide as marketers cut petrol and diesel rates across Lagos, Warri, and Port Harcourt despite global crude oil remaining high.

Google announces exciting new features coming to Andriod phones

Google announces exciting new features coming to Andriod phones

Technology

4 months ago

Google unveiled major Android upgrades featuring Gemini AI, smarter browsing, distraction-control tools, enhanced sharing features, redesigned Android Auto.

Nigerians beg World Bank not to approve FG's new $1.2bn loan request, expert reacts to rising debt

Nigerians beg World Bank not to approve FG's new $1.2bn loan request, expert reacts to rising debt

Economy

4 months ago

NESG has warnd that Nigeria remains in a high-risk fiscal state despite improved debt indicators, as rising borrowing, weak revenue and repayment pressure.

NERC prepares to increase electricity tarrif again, sends message to Nigerians

NERC prepares to increase electricity tarrif again, sends message to Nigerians

Energy

4 months ago

NERC has hinted at another electricity tariff increase in Nigeria, saying the review aims to improve service delivery, affordability, and consumer protection.

Lagos State government invites entrepreneurs to apply for up to N5m for their business

Lagos State government invites entrepreneurs to apply for up to N5m for their business

Economy

4 months ago

Lagos State CARES Grant supports startups and small businesses as applications surge targeting vulnerable residents through social protection, agriculture and MSME.

FX pressure as naira crashes again against US dollar

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FX pressure as naira crashes again against US dollar

Money

4 months ago

The naira weakened across official and black markets as declining FX inflows, falling reserves, and softer liquidity increased pressure on Nigeria’s currency.

FG makes another request to World Bank to borrow $1.2bn

FG makes another request to World Bank to borrow $1.2bn

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria is seeking a $1.25 billion World Bank loan to support economic reforms, boost jobs, and strengthen key sectors ahead of approval in 2026.

Depot owners announce new petrol prices, Dangote, others make changes

Depot owners announce new petrol prices, Dangote, others make changes

Energy

4 months ago

Private depots across Nigeria adjusted petrol prices, with rates rising above N1,000 to N1,319 amid ongoing fluctuations in the downstream oil market.

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