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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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CPPE reacts to FG’s airline debt relief, seeks aviation sector reforms

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CPPE reacts to FG’s airline debt relief, seeks aviation sector reforms

Industry

4 months ago

Marketers reduce fuel prices at depots, filling stations

Marketers reduce fuel prices at depots, filling stations

Energy

4 months ago

Naira falls against US dollar to its lowest exchange rate level in 3 weeks

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Naira falls against US dollar to its lowest exchange rate level in 3 weeks

Money

4 months ago

5 banking services now free as CBN announces withdrawal, deposit fees changes from May 1

5 banking services now free as CBN announces withdrawal, deposit fees changes from May 1

Money

4 months ago

CBN issues instructions to banks on failed mobile, ATM transactions

CBN issues instructions to banks on failed mobile, ATM transactions

Money

4 months ago

NNPC reacts as reports emerge that refinery materials are sold as scraps

NNPC reacts as reports emerge that refinery materials are sold as scraps

Energy

4 months ago

N1,353/$: Naira weakens at official market, CBN releases new exchange rates

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N1,353/$: Naira weakens at official market, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

4 months ago

The Nigerian currency weakens again at the official market as forex demand rises, reserves fall, and CBN releases updated exchange rates amid continued volatility.

Investors share N2.09trn, stock market extends bullish performance

Investors share N2.09trn, stock market extends bullish performance

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigerian stock market gains N2.09 trillion, driven by Unilever, UAC, and Dangote Sugar. Access Holdings and MTN Nigeria lead trading in a bullish session.

MTN announces airtime compensation for 3 months over network disruptions

MTN announces airtime compensation for 3 months over network disruptions

Technology

4 months ago

MTN Nigeria will compensate subscribers with airtime for network disruptions, following a Nigerian Communications Commission directive to improve service quality.

Lagos State government explains solar installation fee

Lagos State government explains solar installation fee

Technology

4 months ago

Lagos State clarifies that solar installation fees apply only to social housing estates, not private homes, following a viral video and public criticism online.

Adelabu resigns as Minister of power, makes one request to Tinubu amid persistent blackouts

Adelabu resigns as Minister of power, makes one request to Tinubu amid persistent blackouts

Energy

4 months ago

Adebayo Adelabu resigns as Power Minister, requests Tinubu to create the Coordinating Energy Minister office to unify reforms across Nigeria’s power and gas sectors.

FG offers petrol alternative at N380/litre, NNPC releases 12 locations to buy

FG offers petrol alternative at N380/litre, NNPC releases 12 locations to buy

Energy

4 months ago

The federal Government is promoting CNG as a cheaper petrol alternative to reduce transport costs and offering credit for vehicle conversion nationwide.

Zenith Bank hits N5trn market cap, sets new record in Nigeria’s banking sector

Zenith Bank hits N5trn market cap, sets new record in Nigeria’s banking sector

Capital Market

4 months ago

Zenith Bank Plc becomes the first Nigerian bank to surpass N5 trillion market capitalisation under Adaora Umeoji, share price rising from N44 to N127 in 2025.

Stock market records strong mid-week performance, 5 companies lead gainers table

Stock market records strong mid-week performance, 5 companies lead gainers table

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigerian stocks extended gains as the All-Share Index rose 0.61% to 219,586 points, driven by strong buying interest in banking and consumer stocks.

CBN alerts public on fraudsters' new method to steal from bank customers

CBN alerts public on fraudsters' new method to steal from bank customers

Money

4 months ago

CBN warns Nigerians about fraudulent messages, fake links, and cyber attacks aimed at stealing personal data and urges verification via official channels only.

Dave Ibemere