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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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Cost of cars to get cheaper as FG approves tariff cut in new policy

Cost of cars to get cheaper as FG approves tariff cut in new policy

Economy

5 months ago

Ogun 2027: 'Why Gboyega Isiaka’s experience, track records stand him out in governorship race'

Ogun 2027: 'Why Gboyega Isiaka’s experience, track records stand him out in governorship race'

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria’s new free TV platform launches May 15, with over 100 free channels

Nigeria’s new free TV platform launches May 15, with over 100 free channels

Industry

5 months ago

FG opens portal to apply for MSME awards, N100bn up for grabs

FG opens portal to apply for MSME awards, N100bn up for grabs

Industry

5 months ago

Disco sends message to customers, announces planned power outage, lists communities affected

Disco sends message to customers, announces planned power outage, lists communities affected

Energy

5 months ago

Full list: Naira ranks among global currencies performing against US dollar

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Full list: Naira ranks among global currencies performing against US dollar

Money

5 months ago

After Tanzania, another African country bans use of dollar from April 2027

After Tanzania, another African country bans use of dollar from April 2027

Money

5 months ago

DR Congo will ban cash transactions in foreign currencies by 2027, joining Tanzania in efforts to curb dollarisation and strengthen its local currency.

MultiChoice speaks on new DStv subscription pricing

MultiChoice speaks on new DStv subscription pricing

Industry

5 months ago

Canal+ is restructuring MultiChoice, introducing clearer DStv pricing, expanding sales, and investing in content to reverse subscriber losses and drive growth.

Depots lower petrol price nationwide after Dangote's decision

Depots lower petrol price nationwide after Dangote's decision

Money

5 months ago

Petrol prices have dropped across depots as competition with Dangote Refinery intensified, prompting operators to adjust rates downward to remain competitive.

CBN debunks reports of Polaris Bank closure, urges public to disregard misinformation

CBN debunks reports of Polaris Bank closure, urges public to disregard misinformation

Money

5 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria debunked reports of another bank liquidation, urging the public to ignore misinformation and assuring the banking system remains safe.

Dangote slashes diesel ex-depot price by N200 after petrol reduction

Dangote slashes diesel ex-depot price by N200 after petrol reduction

Industry

5 months ago

Dangote refinery cuts diesel price after resuming loading operations, easing market pressure amid a drop in global crude oil prices after the US-Iran deal.

Investors gain over N300bn as stock market bullish streak continues midweek

Investors gain over N300bn as stock market bullish streak continues midweek

Capital Market

5 months ago

The stock market extended its bullish run midweek as investors gained over N300 billion, driven by strong buying interest in banking and oil stocks.

Imported petrol cheaper than Dangote Refinery price: World Bank

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Imported petrol cheaper than Dangote Refinery price: World Bank

Energy

5 months ago

Imported petrol remains about 12% cheaper than fuel from Dangote Petroleum Refinery, according to the World Bank, reflecting ongoing distortions in fuel pricing.

CBN to launch new payment system as e-transactions hit N1.07 quadrillion

CBN to launch new payment system as e-transactions hit N1.07 quadrillion

Money

5 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria will launch a new payment system as Nigeria’s electronic transactions surge past N1.07 quadrillion, boosting financial inclusion.

Naira records fresh decline against US dollar in all FX markets

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Naira records fresh decline against US dollar in all FX markets

Money

5 months ago

The naira weakened further against the US dollar and also depreciated against the pound and euro amid limited forex liquidity after the holiday break.

Dave Ibemere