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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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Naira exchange rate weakens against US dollar in official, black market

Naira exchange rate weakens against US dollar in official, black market

Money

8 months ago

Good news: Another international airport gets approval to begin operation in Nigeria

Good news: Another international airport gets approval to begin operation in Nigeria

Industry

8 months ago

FG to share N75k to 2.2 million Nigerian households, names beneficiaries

FG to share N75k to 2.2 million Nigerian households, names beneficiaries

Money

8 months ago

Filling stations announce latest petrol prices: one sells cheaper than NNPC, Dangote

Filling stations announce latest petrol prices: one sells cheaper than NNPC, Dangote

Energy

8 months ago

Farmers name those responsible for rice selling above N80,00 per bag

Farmers name those responsible for rice selling above N80,00 per bag

Economy

8 months ago

Apply: Nigerian bank opens application for N20m grant, lists requirements, target beneficiaries

Apply: Nigerian bank opens application for N20m grant, lists requirements, target beneficiaries

Money

8 months ago

Dangote Cement enters another African country market, ready to challenge competitors

Dangote Cement enters another African country market, ready to challenge competitors

Industry

8 months ago

Dangote Cement is set to launch a 3-million-tonne grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by end-2025, intensifying competition in a market dominated by Lafarge.

Borno, Niger lead states with highest inflation rates

Borno, Niger lead states with highest inflation rates

Economy

8 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has provided a detailed breakdown of Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), including food and all-items inflation rates.

Another Nigerian billionaire becomes 5th richest man in Africa

Another Nigerian billionaire becomes 5th richest man in Africa

Money

8 months ago

Nigerian billionaires’ net worth is on the rise, led by Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, founder of BUA Group, whose fortune has increased by over $2 billion.

Expert predicts new exchange rate as naira appreciates against US dollar

Expert predicts new exchange rate as naira appreciates against US dollar

Money

8 months ago

The naira in the official and unofficial markets appreciated against the United States dollar thanks the efforts by Central Bank of Nigeria ensuring forex inflow.

MTN Foundation to train young Nigerian entrepreneurs, offers N90m for equipment

MTN Foundation to train young Nigerian entrepreneurs, offers N90m for equipment

Industry

8 months ago

MTN Foundation is set to equip young Nigerian entrepreneurs with the necessary skills to succeed in the business world through a 5-week training programme.

Insurance sector leads broad-based sell-off as stock market ends week negative

Insurance sector leads broad-based sell-off as stock market ends week negative

Industry

8 months ago

The Nigerian stock market has ended the week on the negative as investors hunt for profit which affected the market performance during the last trading day.

Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 21.88% in July, as rice, beans, other food items prices change

Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 21.88% in July, as rice, beans, other food items prices change

Economy

8 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria's inflation report for the fourth consecutive month has declined including food inflation.

Good news as prices for beans, garri, rice, yam, and other food items drop

Good news as prices for beans, garri, rice, yam, and other food items drop

Economy

8 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has released its inflation report, showing a drop in inflation figures alongside a decline in the prices of food items.

Dangote Group breaks silence on Edo truck incident, announces compensation

Dangote Group breaks silence on Edo truck incident, announces compensation

Industry

8 months ago

The Dangote Group visited the victim of its truck accident, identified as Ruth Otabor, sister of reality TV star Phyna, and pledged support for her recovery.

Dave Ibemere