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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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Stock Market starts new week low as investors lose N275bn

Stock Market starts new week low as investors lose N275bn

Capital Market

5 months ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu beats Dangote after making over $2 billion in March

Abdulsamad Rabiu beats Dangote after making over $2 billion in March

Money

5 months ago

Standard Chartered Bank leads as 27 banks are responsible for foreign inflows into Nigeria

Standard Chartered Bank leads as 27 banks are responsible for foreign inflows into Nigeria

Money

5 months ago

FG sells over N47trn worth of crude, Spain leads list of top 10 countries buying

FG sells over N47trn worth of crude, Spain leads list of top 10 countries buying

Energy

5 months ago

New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

New data shows US buying 50% less crude oil from Nigeria

Money

5 months ago

KYEG: A growing service helping busy people manage their daily needs

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KYEG: A growing service helping busy people manage their daily needs

Industry

5 months ago

Ayosifam: A woman-led agribusiness changing lives in Kwara State

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Ayosifam: A woman-led agribusiness changing lives in Kwara State

Economy

5 months ago

Ayosifam Integrated Service Ltd, led by Funmilayo Esther in Kwara State, builds climate-smart systems empowering farmers and delivering affordable foods.

Stock market posts marginal loss as investors trade 3.95bn shares in one week

Stock market posts marginal loss as investors trade 3.95bn shares in one week

Capital Market

5 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed the week lower as the All-Share Index dipped 0.12%, market capitalisation fell to N128.969 trillion, and trading volume weakened.

NNPC, other filling stations yet to adjust petrol pump prices despite Dangote’s N70 reduction

NNPC, other filling stations yet to adjust petrol pump prices despite Dangote’s N70 reduction

Energy

5 months ago

NNPC and other filling stations in Lagos have yet to still adjust petrol prices despite Dangote Refinery’s N70 reduction, currently keeping pump prices elevated.

N1,255: Depot owners slash petrol prices following Dangote reduction

N1,255: Depot owners slash petrol prices following Dangote reduction

Energy

5 months ago

Depot owners across Nigeria cut petrol prices to around N1,255 per litre after Dangote Refinery reduced its gantry price, intensifying competition in the market.

ABCON welcomes CBN policy on diaspora remittance, lists benefits

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ABCON welcomes CBN policy on diaspora remittance, lists benefits

Money

5 months ago

ABCON says the Central Bank of Nigeria reforms, integrating IMTOs into Bloomberg B-Match, boost diaspora remittances, transparency, liquidity, and market.

Alakija, Nigeria’s richest woman, opens applications for N1.3bn grant for female entrepreneurs

Alakija, Nigeria’s richest woman, opens applications for N1.3bn grant for female entrepreneurs

Money

5 months ago

Apostle Folorunso Alakija has launched a N1.3 billion grant under the Flourish Africa programme, targeting female entrepreneurs, with applications closing soon.

Stanbic IBTC opens applications for graduate trainee programme

Stanbic IBTC opens applications for graduate trainee programme

Economy

5 months ago

Stanbic IBTC has opened applications for its digital graduate trainee programme, targeting young, tech-savvy Nigerians to drive innovation, closing April 6, 2026.

Dangote refinery clarifies reports on planned initial public offering

Dangote refinery clarifies reports on planned initial public offering

Capital Market

5 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals dismissed IPO speculation, warning that circulating reports are unauthorised, unverified, and should be ignored.

Naira gains across forex markets as CBN issues new directive on diaspora remittance

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Naira gains across forex markets as CBN issues new directive on diaspora remittance

Money

5 months ago

Naira strengthens on improved FX liquidity after Central Bank of Nigeria reforms, as Donald Trump’s signature is set to appear on US dollar bills.

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