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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

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Stock market ASI crosses 250,000 mark, investors gain over N3trn in one day

Stock market ASI crosses 250,000 mark, investors gain over N3trn in one day

Capital Market

4 months ago

FCMB Group PIc announces change of name for subsidiaries, gets approval

FCMB Group PIc announces change of name for subsidiaries, gets approval

Money

4 months ago

MultiChoice announces exciting deal for DStv subscribers ahead of FIFA World Cup

MultiChoice announces exciting deal for DStv subscribers ahead of FIFA World Cup

Industry

4 months ago

Big support as Dangote moves to build another 650,000bpd refinery, location confirmed

Big support as Dangote moves to build another 650,000bpd refinery, location confirmed

Energy

4 months ago

Petrol price increases, NNPC releases new rates by states

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Petrol price increases, NNPC releases new rates by states

Energy

4 months ago

Lagos community to enjoy 24/7 power supply, as 14 companies secure license

Lagos community to enjoy 24/7 power supply, as 14 companies secure license

Industry

4 months ago

Kerosene price increase by 5.65%, residents of 3 states pay the highest

Kerosene price increase by 5.65%, residents of 3 states pay the highest

Energy

4 months ago

Data shows that Nigerians spent more on household kerosene in March 2026 as rising fuel costs pushed litre and gallon prices higher across the country.

5kg, 12.5kg: Dealers increase cooking gas prices across Nigeria

5kg, 12.5kg: Dealers increase cooking gas prices across Nigeria

Industry

4 months ago

Nigerians paid significantly more for cooking gas in March 2026 as LPG refill prices increased sharply across states, according to latest NBS data.

New data shows most expensive place to buy bag of rice, beans in Nigeria

New data shows most expensive place to buy bag of rice, beans in Nigeria

Economy

4 months ago

NBS data shows sharp regional differences in 50kg food prices, with South South highest and North East and North West consistently cheapest across Nigeria.

New exchange rates as naira crashes by N5.54 against dollar

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New exchange rates as naira crashes by N5.54 against dollar

Money

4 months ago

Naira weakened against the US dollar in the official FX market, reflecting ongoing volatility despite CBN efforts to stabilise foreign exchange trading conditions.

MTN announces new pay package for chairman, directors after paying employees N2.4m monthly

MTN announces new pay package for chairman, directors after paying employees N2.4m monthly

Technology

4 months ago

MTN Nigeria approved new director pay packages while nearly doubling employees earning at least N2.4 million monthly amid fintech restructuring and expansion plans.

DisCo announces power outage in several communities from May 9

DisCo announces power outage in several communities from May 9

Energy

4 months ago

AEDC has announced a planned two-day power outage affecting Lugbe, Airport Road, Gaduwa, and Apo due to infrastructure relocation for road construction works.

Nigerian bank offers up to N5m loan to business owners, interest-free

Nigerian bank offers up to N5m loan to business owners, interest-free

Industry

4 months ago

FCMB has opened applications for its SheVentures programme, offering Nigerian women entrepreneurs up to N10 million in zero-interest loans and business support.

Nigerian airline suspends flights over rising fuel prices, offers refund to passengers

Nigerian airline suspends flights over rising fuel prices, offers refund to passengers

Industry

4 months ago

Rising Jet A1 fuel prices have forced Rano Air to suspend some routes temporarily, citing unsustainable operating costs and mounting financial pressure.

Stanbic IBTC announces 2026 Blue internship programme, releases application link

Stanbic IBTC announces 2026 Blue internship programme, releases application link

Industry

4 months ago

Stanbic IBTC has opened applications for its 2026 Blue Internship Programme, offering Nigerian undergraduates corporate experience, career development opportunities.

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