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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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Dangote announces new petrol price, reverses increase

Dangote announces new petrol price, reverses increase

Energy

5 months ago

Zenith Bank hits N1trn profit again, remains most profitable bank in Nigeria

Zenith Bank hits N1trn profit again, remains most profitable bank in Nigeria

Money

5 months ago

Stock market resumes from Easter holiday bullish as investors make N208.65bn

Stock market resumes from Easter holiday bullish as investors make N208.65bn

Capital Market

5 months ago

Nigerian bank offers 8.9% interest rate on customers savings account

Nigerian bank offers 8.9% interest rate on customers savings account

Money

5 months ago

Dangote increases petrol prices by over N500 in 3 months

Dangote increases petrol prices by over N500 in 3 months

Industry

5 months ago

Nigerians rush to link bank accounts as CBN announces new BVN rules starting May 1

Nigerians rush to link bank accounts as CBN announces new BVN rules starting May 1

Money

5 months ago

FG begins investigation as hackers allegedly attack banks, report lists several information exposed

FG begins investigation as hackers allegedly attack banks, report lists several information exposed

Energy

5 months ago

NDPC probes alleged data breach involving financial institutions like Remita and Sterling Bank, urging firms to enhance data protection amid potential sanctions.

Cost of a bag of cement in Nigeria rises, putting homeownership beyond reach for many Nigerians

Cost of a bag of cement in Nigeria rises, putting homeownership beyond reach for many Nigerians

Industry

5 months ago

Rising cement costs in Nigeria are worsening housing affordability and pushing homeownership further out of reach for millions of low- and middle-income earners

FG launches programme to turn Nigerian students into job creators

FG launches programme to turn Nigerian students into job creators

Economy

5 months ago

The Federal Government have a new programme designed to equip Nigerian students with practical skills for job creation and enterprise development.

DisCo shuts down transmission station, announces power outage, list of affected areas

DisCo shuts down transmission station, announces power outage, list of affected areas

Energy

5 months ago

EKEDC has shut down the Ijora Transmission Station due to a fault at the 132kV bus section, causing a power outage across several areas in Lagos.

Nigerian Big 5 banks increase staff wage bills, release full breakdown

Nigerian Big 5 banks increase staff wage bills, release full breakdown

Money

5 months ago

FUGAZ banks recorded rising personnel expenses in 2025 as inflation, salary adjustments and hiring growth significantly increased operating costs.

CBN, GTBank announce new exchange rates as naira depreciates against dollar

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CBN, GTBank announce new exchange rates as naira depreciates against dollar

Money

5 months ago

The naira slipped slightly to N1,380/$1 at the official market, stayed stable at N1,405/$1 at the parallel market, amid Central Bank of Nigeria FX reforms.

Marketers announce new petrol prices across Nigeria

Marketers announce new petrol prices across Nigeria

Energy

5 months ago

MEMAN’s latest bulletin shows import parity prices, different ex-depot fuel costs, and crude benchmarks influenced by exchange rates and global market conditions.

ECOWAS announces multiple new job vacancies, Nigerians can apply

ECOWAS announces multiple new job vacancies, Nigerians can apply

Economy

5 months ago

ECOWAS has opened applications for multiple job vacancies across West Africa, inviting qualified candidates to apply immediately for roles in diverse sectors.

MultiChoice finds new home for Showmax content, announces date for final shutdown

MultiChoice finds new home for Showmax content, announces date for final shutdown

Industry

5 months ago

MultiChoice is shutting down Showmax as subscriptions end, but users can still access content on DStv Stream after the migration of its popular African originals.

Dave Ibemere