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.

4753 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Access Bank expands, acquires Cameroonian subsidiary of top bank operating in Nigeria

Access Bank expands, acquires Cameroonian subsidiary of top bank operating in Nigeria

Money

21 days ago

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Money

21 days ago

CBN releases rules to purchase dollar from banks, BDCs as naira adjusts exchange rate

CBN releases rules to purchase dollar from banks, BDCs as naira adjusts exchange rate

Money

21 days ago

FG launches new programme to train 1.3 million youths in practical skills, pays N22,500 monthly

FG launches new programme to train 1.3 million youths in practical skills, pays N22,500 monthly

Economy

22 days ago

FG awaits bid for oil blocks, reduces entry price by $3 million

FG awaits bid for oil blocks, reduces entry price by $3 million

Economy

22 days ago

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

Economy

22 days ago

Nigerians to pay more to buy dollar, pound, euro as Currency market traders adjust exchange rates

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Nigerians to pay more to buy dollar, pound, euro as Currency market traders adjust exchange rates

Money

22 days ago

The naira depreciates slightly in the official market as forex demand rises ahead of the year-end. Traders expect limited volatility despite festive pressures.

TY Logistics Park launches West Africa’s first grade-A free zone contract logistics facility

TY Logistics Park launches West Africa’s first grade-A free zone contract logistics facility

Maritime

23 days ago

TY Logistics Park FZE has launched a 29,000 sqm Grade-A Free Zone facility in Lekki, boosting Nigeria’s multi-sector supply chains and cutting port clearance by 70%

Fresh storm as critics question motive behind campaign targeting FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji

Fresh storm as critics question motive behind campaign targeting FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji

Economy

23 days ago

Tax experts have strongly condemned and refuted a new wave of criticisms targeting the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji

More headache for importers as Dangote announces decision on fuel pricing after meeting Tinubu

More headache for importers as Dangote announces decision on fuel pricing after meeting Tinubu

Energy

23 days ago

Aliko Dangote says petrol from his refinery will remain reasonable and competitive, putting pressure on importers who continue to source for products abroad.

Top 10 performing sectors behind Nigeria’s economic growth

Top 10 performing sectors behind Nigeria’s economic growth

Economy

23 days ago

Nigeria’s economy grew 3.98% in Q3 2025, driven by agriculture and services, with non-oil sectors contributing over 96% amid declining oil reliance.

World Bank loan to Nigeria under Tinubu on the rise, data shows 3-year trend

World Bank loan to Nigeria under Tinubu on the rise, data shows 3-year trend

Economy

23 days ago

World Bank loans to Nigeria from 2023 to 2025 increased significantly; the funds are for projects in energy, education, health, and social protection.

Good news for investors as Nigerian market soars by N2.44 trillion in one week

Good news for investors as Nigerian market soars by N2.44 trillion in one week

Money

24 days ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed higher this week, driven by ICT and banking stocks, with strong investor activity and multiple corporate listings boosting market.

POS operators reject CAC plan to seize, shutdown terminals over registration, ready for court battle

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POS operators reject CAC plan to seize, shutdown terminals over registration, ready for court battle

Industry

24 days ago

PoS operators, led by NAFIAN, plan to challenge CAC’s new mandatory registration enforcement, calling it unnecessary and harmful to financial inclusion.

FG expands list, invites content creators to apply for tax training

FG expands list, invites content creators to apply for tax training

Economy

24 days ago

The federal government has expanded its tax training programme, inviting more content creators to apply to participate as it increases slots to 50.

Dave Ibemere