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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.

5449 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Finally, 2 Nigerian international airports get full NCAA certification

Finally, 2 Nigerian international airports get full NCAA certification

Industry

6 months ago

Year in review: Naira recovers over N100 against dollar in 2025 as CBN introduces 4 key FX policies

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Year in review: Naira recovers over N100 against dollar in 2025 as CBN introduces 4 key FX policies

Money

6 months ago

NNPC releases new petrol prices across states ahead of Christmas

NNPC releases new petrol prices across states ahead of Christmas

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote woos filling station owners with free delivery, credit facility, N699 petrol price

Dangote woos filling station owners with free delivery, credit facility, N699 petrol price

Energy

6 months ago

From lost parcels to global trust: the Skyfots global logistics story

From lost parcels to global trust: the Skyfots global logistics story

Industry

6 months ago

No more N875 as NNPC cuts petrol price again in Lagos, Abuja

No more N875 as NNPC cuts petrol price again in Lagos, Abuja

Energy

6 months ago

Another Nigerian airline set to commence international flights in 2026

Another Nigerian airline set to commence international flights in 2026

Industry

6 months ago

Ibom Air plans to launch international flights from Uyo in April 2026, boosting regional connectivity and joining other Nigerian carriers on internation routes.

Senate confirms CBN exchange rate for 2026, cuts oil price projection

Senate confirms CBN exchange rate for 2026, cuts oil price projection

Economy

6 months ago

The Nigerian Senate approved the CBN’s 2026 exchange rate projection, cut the crude oil benchmark to $60 per barrel, and endorsed a N54.46 trillion expenditure plan.

Dollar gains as naira weakens at official, black market

Dollar gains as naira weakens at official, black market

Money

6 months ago

The Naira weakened against the dollar and Euro midweek, while gaining slightly versus the Pound, amid thin dollar inflows and limited Central Bank intervention.

Equities market sustains bullish trend on Wednesday as investors gain N245 billion

Equities market sustains bullish trend on Wednesday as investors gain N245 billion

Capital Market

6 months ago

Nigerian stock market rose on Wednesday, with investors gaining N244.62 billion as positive sentiment drove major stocks higher across banking and consumer goods.

CBN shares 6 steps on how Nigerians can escalate unresolved bank complaints

CBN shares 6 steps on how Nigerians can escalate unresolved bank complaints

Money

6 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has outlined steps for customers to report banks over failed transactions, wrongful debits, and unresolved complaints.

Elon Musk's net worth rises to highest level ever, 2 Nigerians climb billionaire list

Elon Musk's net worth rises to highest level ever, 2 Nigerians climb billionaire list

Money

6 months ago

Elon Musk became the first person worth over $600 billion after SpaceX’s soaring valuation boosted his fortune, while Nigeria’s Dangote and Rabiu also climbed.

Depots announce new petrol prices after Dangote's rate cut

Depots announce new petrol prices after Dangote's rate cut

Energy

6 months ago

Petrol prices at private depots across Nigeria are dropping following a recent adjustment announced by the Dangote Group to ease Christmas travel.

NMDPRA CEO Farouk breaks silence as Dangote drags him to ICPC

NMDPRA CEO Farouk breaks silence as Dangote drags him to ICPC

Industry

6 months ago

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority chief is under the lime light after Aliko Dangote made several allegations and draggd him to ICPC.

Nigerian banks to restrict customers' accounts without tax ID or NIN from January 1, 2026

Nigerian banks to restrict customers' accounts without tax ID or NIN from January 1, 2026

Money

6 months ago

Bank will restrict transactions on accounts without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or National Identity Number (NIN) starting January 1, 2026.

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