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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.

5161 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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After refinery, Dangote begins another project worth $2.5bn

After refinery, Dangote begins another project worth $2.5bn

Industry

6 months ago

Experts share 3 reasons for cooking gas scarcity as dealers release new prices for 1kg

Experts share 3 reasons for cooking gas scarcity as dealers release new prices for 1kg

Energy

6 months ago

Petrol stations attendants share how much they earn as salary monthly

Petrol stations attendants share how much they earn as salary monthly

Energy

6 months ago

Naira appreciates again, secures new ranking among African countries

Naira appreciates again, secures new ranking among African countries

Money

6 months ago

Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB, other Nigerian banks release new loan rates after CBN cuts MPR

Access, UBA, Zenith, GTB, other Nigerian banks release new loan rates after CBN cuts MPR

Money

6 months ago

Tinubu's adviser dismisses poverty claims, explains why Nigerians are living a better life now

Tinubu's adviser dismisses poverty claims, explains why Nigerians are living a better life now

Economy

6 months ago

NDIC sends message to bank customers on safety of savings in their accounts

NDIC sends message to bank customers on safety of savings in their accounts

Money

6 months ago

The The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured Nigerians about deposits in Commercial Banks, Merchant Banks, Microfinance Banks.

Naira appreciates massively, exchange rate reaches highest level since 2024

Naira appreciates massively, exchange rate reaches highest level since 2024

Money

6 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the naira appreciated against the United States dollar, posting its strongest performance since 2024.

Expert forecasts naira performance against US dollar next week

Expert forecasts naira performance against US dollar next week

Money

6 months ago

Naira was projected to strengthen further against the US dollar next week, supported by central bank interventions, rising reserves, and drop in dollar demands.

Dangote reduces petrol price after reaching agreement with PENGASSAN

Dangote reduces petrol price after reaching agreement with PENGASSAN

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote Refinery has decided to reduce petrol price after resolving dispute with Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).

Another oil company begins direct fuel supply from Dangote Refinery

Another oil company begins direct fuel supply from Dangote Refinery

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Ltd has announced direct petrol supply, giving oil marketers free delivery and buy-now-pay-later options.

Nigerian Bank stops account maintenance charges, no more monthly debit

Nigerian Bank stops account maintenance charges, no more monthly debit

Money

6 months ago

Sterling Bank has scrapped account maintenance fees on personal savings accounts, a move that will see it miss out over N650 billion earnings by other banks.

Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Dangote overtakes 100 Billionaires

Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Dangote overtakes 100 Billionaires

Money

6 months ago

The net worth of Elon Musk has surged to its highest level in history as Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, remains in the world’s top 100 billionaires.

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Energy

6 months ago

Nigeria’s oil union PENGASSAN has decided to suspend its strike after reaching an agreement with Dangote on reinstating of 800 dismissed refinery workers.

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Money

6 months ago

The naira has continued its 2025 gains, appreciating against the US dollar, pound, and euro, supported by CBN interventions, rising reserves, and market liquidity.

Dave Ibemere