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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.

5456 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Relief for Nigerians as depots, NNPC slash petrol prices after Dangote’s big announcement

Relief for Nigerians as depots, NNPC slash petrol prices after Dangote’s big announcement

Money

6 months ago

Race to deadline: Cardoso says 16 Nigerian banks have met or exceeded the CBN’s new capital

Race to deadline: Cardoso says 16 Nigerian banks have met or exceeded the CBN’s new capital

Money

6 months ago

All offences and penalties for landlords, agents, tenants in Lagos State tenancy bill

All offences and penalties for landlords, agents, tenants in Lagos State tenancy bill

Industry

6 months ago

MTN announces network outage in 3 states, sends message to customers

MTN announces network outage in 3 states, sends message to customers

Technology

6 months ago

Zenith, Access lead top 10 banks with highest customers deposit, interest rates on savings

Zenith, Access lead top 10 banks with highest customers deposit, interest rates on savings

Economy

7 months ago

Naira Falls: US dollar exchange rate kicks off December strong

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Naira Falls: US dollar exchange rate kicks off December strong

Money

7 months ago

Nigerians rush as new airline begins operation, announces low airfares 60% below current market rate

Nigerians rush as new airline begins operation, announces low airfares 60% below current market rate

Industry

7 months ago

UMZA Air launched Abuja–Ilorin flights with permanent low fares which is 60% cheaper travel while breaking the route’s long-standing high-fare monopoly.

FG completes headquarters of AED, newest bank in Nigeria, set to commence operations

FG completes headquarters of AED, newest bank in Nigeria, set to commence operations

Energy

7 months ago

Nigeria’s $5 billion Africa Energy Bank headquarters in Abuja is complete, with Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirming readiness to commence operations.

Hope for Nigerians as rice price crashes ahead of Christmas

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Hope for Nigerians as rice price crashes ahead of Christmas

Economy

7 months ago

Rice prices drop nationwide to about N60,000 per 50kg bag as Sanwo-Olu confirms changes driven by better harvests, distribution, and reopened borders.

New tax law: All you need to know as salary earner before January 2026

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New tax law: All you need to know as salary earner before January 2026

Industry

7 months ago

Nigeria’s Tax Act 2025 is set to take effect from January 2026 and will be focused on the salaries, bonuses, benefits, and business income of workers.

Top 10 banks in Nigeria with most mobile app downloads and ratings

Top 10 banks in Nigeria with most mobile app downloads and ratings

Technology

7 months ago

Digital banking is growing rapidly in Nigeria, with millions using mobile apps for transactions. Play Store data shows Access Bank leading among commercial banks.

NNPC slashes petrol pump price again, but new rate still higher than Ardova, MRS, others

NNPC slashes petrol pump price again, but new rate still higher than Ardova, MRS, others

Energy

7 months ago

The NNPC has reduced petrol prices, but rates remain higher than competitors, while most stations continue selling at slightly lower levels across the country.

From engineer to innovator: Ekunrawo’s move into tech signals a shift in Nigeria’s audio industry

From engineer to innovator: Ekunrawo’s move into tech signals a shift in Nigeria’s audio industry

Technology

7 months ago

A Nigerian entertainment guru has unveiled a new range of tech products, launched to promote Nigeria's growing tech industry, fusing entertainment and tech.

CBN orders banks to withdraw misleading adverts to protect consumers

CBN orders banks to withdraw misleading adverts to protect consumers

Money

7 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria orders all banks and financial institutions to withdraw misleading adverts immediately to ensure consumer protection.

Naira crashes as traders, banks quote new dollar exchange rate

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Naira crashes as traders, banks quote new dollar exchange rate

Money

7 months ago

The Nigerian currency has weakened across official markets due to rising year-end demand, declining inflows, and heightened corporate dollar obligations.

Dave Ibemere