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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.

5944 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

CITN lists who is exempt from Nigeria’s presumptive tax regime in 2026

CITN lists who is exempt from Nigeria’s presumptive tax regime in 2026

Industry

8 days ago

Dangote refinery releases financial statements, revenue jumps 121% in H1 ahead of IPO

Dangote refinery releases financial statements, revenue jumps 121% in H1 ahead of IPO

Industry

8 days ago

Dangote refinery may hike petrol price again as crude oil nears $100

Dangote refinery may hike petrol price again as crude oil nears $100

Industry

8 days ago

NAICOM revokes NICON Insurance operating licence, court fixes date

NAICOM revokes NICON Insurance operating licence, court fixes date

Industry

8 days ago

Man in court for allegedly hacking bank system to steal N700m

Man in court for allegedly hacking bank system to steal N700m

Technology

8 days ago

Stock market begins week on positive note as NGX regains N160trn

Stock market begins week on positive note as NGX regains N160trn

Capital Market

8 days ago

Aliko Dangote offers Nigerians chance to own shares in refinery

Aliko Dangote offers Nigerians chance to own shares in refinery

Energy

8 days ago

Aliko Dangote says investors could benefit from potential dollar-denominated dividends as shareholders participate in the growth of the refinery.

DStv officially launches 5 new packages, releases new pricing and brand colour

Industry

8 days ago

DStv has unveiled five new packages, updated streaming prices and refreshed branding as Canal+ reshapes the broadcaster for changing customer viewing habits.

NBS: Nigeria records N12.60trn trade surplus in Q2 2026

NBS: Nigeria records N12.60trn trade surplus in Q2 2026

Economy

9 days ago

Nigeria’s trade surplus surged to N12.60 trillion in Q2 2026 as exports climbed to N27.02 trillion while imports fell year-on-year significantly.

Samsung to shut down 3 apps millions of users may have installed on their phones

Samsung to shut down 3 apps millions of users may have installed on their phones

Technology

9 days ago

Samsung is set to shut down two augmented reality services on December 31, 2026, ending downloads and future support across newer versions of One UI.

Federal High Court jails 2 BDC operators for 5 years, reasons emerge

Federal High Court jails 2 BDC operators for 5 years, reasons emerge

Money

9 days ago

Two Bureau De Change operators have been sentenced to five years each or a N2 million fine for conducting forex business without valid CBN licences in Abuja.

Study, work: New Zealand makes changes to student visa, offers stay up to 5 years

Study, work: New Zealand makes changes to student visa, offers stay up to 5 years

Industry

9 days ago

New Zealand allows eligible international students to study three consecutive courses on one visa, offering up to five years of flexible education.

Banks increase international card limits as Nigeria’s reserves climb to $54bn

Banks increase international card limits as Nigeria’s reserves climb to $54bn

Money

9 days ago

Nigerian banks are raising international spending limits as improved foreign exchange liquidity and stronger reserves ease pressure on dollar availability.

How to buy Dangote Refinery IPO shares from September 14 with N5,250 minimum

How to buy Dangote Refinery IPO shares from September 14 with N5,250 minimum

Industry

9 days ago

Dangote Refinery’s IPO opens September 14, giving investors an opportunity to own shares in the massive energy project through a structured application process.

Aliko Dangote makes $1 billion in 24 hours, new net worth impressive

Aliko Dangote makes $1 billion in 24 hours, new net worth impressive

Money

9 days ago

Aliko Dangote’s fortune has climbed to $32.5 billion after a $1 billion increase, as investors prepare for his refinery’s N2.15 trillion initial public offering.

Dave Ibemere