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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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CBN, GTbank announce new dollar exchange rates as naira rises

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CBN, GTbank announce new dollar exchange rates as naira rises

Money

4 months ago

N1,330/L: 10 states with highest, lowest petrol prices in Nigeria

N1,330/L: 10 states with highest, lowest petrol prices in Nigeria

Money

4 months ago

Apple agrees to pay iPhone users for not delivering 2 AI features

Apple agrees to pay iPhone users for not delivering 2 AI features

Technology

4 months ago

NGX: 52 stocks advance, 53 decline in holiday-shortened week

NGX: 52 stocks advance, 53 decline in holiday-shortened week

Capital Market

4 months ago

New petrol prices emerge at NNPC filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, other states

New petrol prices emerge at NNPC filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, other states

Energy

4 months ago

Marketers adjust depot petrol prices as Dangote announces new rates

Marketers adjust depot petrol prices as Dangote announces new rates

Industry

4 months ago

MultiChoice announces one-month free trial for subscribers on DStv as Showmax shuts down

MultiChoice announces one-month free trial for subscribers on DStv as Showmax shuts down

Industry

4 months ago

MultiChoice is offering former Showmax subscribers in Nigeria a one-month DStv Stream Compact trial, with discounted plans available for interested persons.

EKEDC: Why Lagosians are experiencing power supply issues

EKEDC: Why Lagosians are experiencing power supply issues

Energy

4 months ago

Lagos faces power outages after the Egbin Power Station shutdown and transmission fault, forcing load shedding as authorities work to restore the electricity supply.

Rabiu overtakes South Africa billionaire as net worth rises faster than Dangote's in 2026

Rabiu overtakes South Africa billionaire as net worth rises faster than Dangote's in 2026

Money

4 months ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu leads African billionaire wealth gains in 2026 with a $5.78 bn rise, ahead of Dangote, Rupert, Oppenheimer, and Sawiris, Bloomberg data shows.

Ibom Air warns of reduce flight operations as fuel cost hits N7.6m per flight

Ibom Air warns of reduce flight operations as fuel cost hits N7.6m per flight

Industry

4 months ago

Ibom Air warns of possible flight reductions as aviation fuel prices surge 350%, making operations increasingly unsustainable for domestic airlines in Nigeria.

Optimus Bank posts 69.94% surge in full year 2025 profit to N24.14bn

Optimus Bank posts 69.94% surge in full year 2025 profit to N24.14bn

Money

4 months ago

Optimus Bank reported 2025 profit before tax rising 69.94% to N24.14bn, as gross earnings jumped 73.53% to N50.67bn, driven by strong core banking growth.

10 states with highest foreign debts in Nigeria as external debt hits $51bn in Q4

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10 states with highest foreign debts in Nigeria as external debt hits $51bn in Q4

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria’s external debt reached N74.43 trillion in Q4 2025, representing 46.73% of total public debt, with Lagos leading subnational borrowings while the FCT lowest.

FG moves to borrow N700bn via domestic bond market

FG moves to borrow N700bn via domestic bond market

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria’s Debt Management Office plans to raise N700 billion through FGN bonds to fund budget needs and support ongoing fiscal management efforts.

Dangote to employ more staff after refinery 1.4mbpd expansion

Dangote to employ more staff after refinery 1.4mbpd expansion

Energy

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote says the Dangote Group refinery expansion to 1.4mbpd will create 95,000 jobs, boost capacity, and strengthen Nigeria’s fuel security and economy.

NGX All-Share Index rises 3.94% as 46 stocks post gains

NGX All-Share Index rises 3.94% as 46 stocks post gains

Capital Market

4 months ago

NGX closed higher as the All-Share Index rose 3.94%, market capitalisation hit N145.34 trillion, financial stocks dominated trading, and market sentiment.

Dave Ibemere