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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.

5459 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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FG reopens YEIDEP portal for youths to apply for business grants up to N500,000

FG reopens YEIDEP portal for youths to apply for business grants up to N500,000

Money

8 months ago

Dangote announces new job vacancies for graduates, ND holders

Dangote announces new job vacancies for graduates, ND holders

Industry

8 months ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu becomes 4th richest man in Africa as net worth rises to new high

Abdulsamad Rabiu becomes 4th richest man in Africa as net worth rises to new high

Money

8 months ago

FG invites Nigerian youths to apply for high-paying oil and gas jobs training, OND accepted

FG invites Nigerian youths to apply for high-paying oil and gas jobs training, OND accepted

Industry

8 months ago

Dangote refinery set to rise from 7th to world’s largest

Dangote refinery set to rise from 7th to world’s largest

Industry

8 months ago

Excitement as dollar, pound, euro exchange rates drop across FX markets

Excitement as dollar, pound, euro exchange rates drop across FX markets

Money

8 months ago

List of 10 most valuable banks in Nigeria by total assets

List of 10 most valuable banks in Nigeria by total assets

Money

8 months ago

Nigerian commercial banks' asset growth across Nigerian banks reached in June 2025, reflecting sustained investor confidence and operational strength.

Digital lending app closes down after 10 years, sends message to customers

Digital lending app closes down after 10 years, sends message to customers

Technology

8 months ago

Digital-lending startup Lidya, founded by former Jumia executives, has shut down operations in Nigeria after nearly a decade, citing severe financial distress.

Dangote's net worth crosses $30 billion, first African in history

Dangote's net worth crosses $30 billion, first African in history

Money

8 months ago

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has become the first African to surpass a $30 billion net worth, driven by booming cement and refinery operations..

FG invites small business owners to apply for N20m funding opportunity

FG invites small business owners to apply for N20m funding opportunity

Money

8 months ago

SMEDAN unveiled a N20 million pitch competition to reward five outstanding entrepreneurs, promote innovation, and strengthen Nigeria’s MSME sector.

Naira appreciates after Nigeria is removed from financial crime watchlist

Naira appreciates after Nigeria is removed from financial crime watchlist

Money

8 months ago

The naira strengthened against the US dollar after Nigeria was removed from the FATF grey list, boosting investor confidence, renewed global financial trust.

Good news: Naira appreciates in official, black FX market

Good news: Naira appreciates in official, black FX market

Money

8 months ago

The naira has strengthened across both official and black markets on Thursday, as experts warned of possible devaluation after the 2027 elections.

Multichoice new owner slashes DStv decoder prices to attract new subscribers

Multichoice new owner slashes DStv decoder prices to attract new subscribers

Industry

8 months ago

MultiChoice, now partly owned by Canal+, is reducing HD decoder prices by up to 40% across Africa, starting in South Africa before expanding to Nigeria.

Jobs for Nigerians as steel company set to commence operations

Jobs for Nigerians as steel company set to commence operations

Industry

8 months ago

A Chinese multinational is investing $400 million in a new Ogun State steel plant, expected to create thousands of jobs and cut Nigeria’s steel imports.

UK warns Nigeria about deadly alcoholic drinks, lists symptoms to watch out for

UK warns Nigeria about deadly alcoholic drinks, lists symptoms to watch out for

Money

8 months ago

The United Kingdom has warned Nigeria, Kenya, and others about deadly counterfeit alcohol drinks, urging travellers to buy only sealed beverages.

Dave Ibemere