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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.

5039 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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How to apply as FG opens registration to give 6,122 youths business loans up to N5 million

How to apply as FG opens registration to give 6,122 youths business loans up to N5 million

Economy

20 days ago

Banks release new exchange rate as naira weakens, FX reserves hit $38bn

Banks release new exchange rate as naira weakens, FX reserves hit $38bn

Money

20 days ago

Canada 2026 Express Entry: Full list of occupations available to Nigerians looking to relocate

Canada 2026 Express Entry: Full list of occupations available to Nigerians looking to relocate

Industry

20 days ago

10 best apps Nigerians in Canada can use to send money home

10 best apps Nigerians in Canada can use to send money home

Technology

20 days ago

FG launches new scheme for youths to borrow up to N5m for business, registration portal opens

FG launches new scheme for youths to borrow up to N5m for business, registration portal opens

Money

21 days ago

Dollar crashes below N1,400 at black market, traders announce new exchange rates

Dollar crashes below N1,400 at black market, traders announce new exchange rates

Money

21 days ago

Dangote predicts naira to dollar exchange rate of N1,100 in 2026, gives reasons

Dangote predicts naira to dollar exchange rate of N1,100 in 2026, gives reasons

Money

21 days ago

Aliko Dangote predicts the Nigerian naira could strengthen to N1,000 per dollar this year, praising government reforms and urging support for local manufacturing.

Ramadan: New prices for rice, beans, other food items emerge

Ramadan: New prices for rice, beans, other food items emerge

Economy

21 days ago

As Nigerians prepare for Ramadan, staple food prices such as rice, beans, maize, and groundnuts rise in some states, while others remain largely stable.

10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria based on new data

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10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria based on new data

Economy

21 days ago

Nigeria’s inflation eased to 15.10% in January 2026, while food inflation slowed sharply, signaling moderating price pressures and improved affordability nationwide.

Wema Bank announces 2026 bankers-in-training programme

Wema Bank announces 2026 bankers-in-training programme

Money

22 days ago

Wema Bank has opened applications for its 2026 Bankers-in-Training Program, offering young Nigerian graduates structured training and career growth opportunities.

20 countries where Nigerians can relocate to and earn the highest salaries in 2026

20 countries where Nigerians can relocate to and earn the highest salaries in 2026

Money

22 days ago

Nigerians considering relocation must know where their skills earn most, with Switzerland topping 2025 net salaries at $7,692 monthly, offering high pay.

Banks quote new exchange rate as dollar crashes by N83, naira hits highest level in 2 years

Banks quote new exchange rate as dollar crashes by N83, naira hits highest level in 2 years

Money

22 days ago

The naira climbed to a two-year high of N1,347 against the dollar after improved FX supply and rising reserves boosted confidence in Nigeria’s market.

CBN joins forces ahead of eco currency launch in 2027

CBN joins forces ahead of eco currency launch in 2027

Money

22 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has joined ECOWAS peers to advance the 2027 Eco launch, a European euro-style currency unifying West African economies.

N1,080/kg: Good news for Nigerians as cooking gas price crashes

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N1,080/kg: Good news for Nigerians as cooking gas price crashes

Energy

22 days ago

LPG imports have stabilised supply nationwide, pushing cooking gas prices toward N1,000 per kilogram and offering long-awaited financial relief to households.

Meet Daniel Ojie: The trader helping young Nigerians learn the skill behind the charts

Meet Daniel Ojie: The trader helping young Nigerians learn the skill behind the charts

Technology

23 days ago

Daniel Ojie founded Tradefuzz to equip young Nigerians with practical trading skills, focusing on discipline, risk management, and independent decision-making.

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