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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.

5224 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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0724: Nigeria’s newest telecom firm invites Nigerians to reserve favourite phone number, portal live

0724: Nigeria’s newest telecom firm invites Nigerians to reserve favourite phone number, portal live

Technology

8 months ago

Stock market opens week bullish as Investors record N285bn gain

Stock market opens week bullish as Investors record N285bn gain

Capital Market

8 months ago

Nigerian bank to share N1m, N500k, 250K to customers, gives requirements to benefit

Nigerian bank to share N1m, N500k, 250K to customers, gives requirements to benefit

Money

8 months ago

After cement, Nigerian firm introduces new concrete variant, calls it game-changing innovation

After cement, Nigerian firm introduces new concrete variant, calls it game-changing innovation

Industry

8 months ago

Petrol prices set to increase again, 3 events identified as major causes

Petrol prices set to increase again, 3 events identified as major causes

Energy

8 months ago

Nigerians rejoice as petrol price drops below Ghana, other West African nations

Nigerians rejoice as petrol price drops below Ghana, other West African nations

Energy

8 months ago

Elumelu, Ovia, other top 5 banks’ big bosses pocket billions as stock market rally in 2025

Elumelu, Ovia, other top 5 banks’ big bosses pocket billions as stock market rally in 2025

Capital Market

8 months ago

Nigerian banks’ top bosses are enjoying 2025 as their investments in the financial institutions they oversee increase, following improvements in share prices.

Diesel price rises to 29.72% in July 2025, 10 states pay more

Diesel price rises to 29.72% in July 2025, 10 states pay more

Energy

8 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that the price of diesel in July 2025 increased again, indicating that companies are spending more on power.

CBN offers high OMO rates to attract investors, stabilise naira exchange rate

CBN offers high OMO rates to attract investors, stabilise naira exchange rate

Money

8 months ago

The naira has appreciated slightly in the official market as CBN’s high-yield OMO sales boosted forex inflows, and expert predicts a stronger exchange rate.

After Air Peace, another Nigerian airline announces 15 exciting job vacancies

After Air Peace, another Nigerian airline announces 15 exciting job vacancies

Industry

8 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines has announced job openings across key roles, including station managers, flight dispatchers, engineers invites qualified Nigerians to apply.

Air Peace announces exciting new job vacancies, diploma holders can apply as deadline nears

Air Peace announces exciting new job vacancies, diploma holders can apply as deadline nears

Industry

8 months ago

Nigeria’s largest carrier Air Peace has announced new job vacancies for qualified Nigerians and has released the method of application and also the deadline.

Nigeria stock market rebounds, closes week positive, investors gain N425bn

Nigeria stock market rebounds, closes week positive, investors gain N425bn

Capital Market

8 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange rebounded on Friday, ending four consecutive days of losses as investors gained over N400 billion because of strong rallies in key stocks.

MTN announces service disruption in 3 Nigerian states, releases date, time

MTN announces service disruption in 3 Nigerian states, releases date, time

Technology

8 months ago

MTN, Nigerian biggest telecommunication company has announced that there will be service disruption in three states for a specific period due to repairs.

Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to highest level in almost 4 years

Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise to highest level in almost 4 years

Money

8 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria foreign exchange reserves is on the rise and it is now in four year high giving hope for stronger Nigerian currency in the future.

After 4 days of losses, naira appreciates at official market

After 4 days of losses, naira appreciates at official market

Money

8 months ago

The naira appreciated at the official market, with analysts citing Central Bank of Nigeria interventions, improved dollar liquidity, and rising foreign inflows.

Dave Ibemere