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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.

5944 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Aliko Dangote confirms refinery share price, IPO date as investors prepare to buy

Aliko Dangote confirms refinery share price, IPO date as investors prepare to buy

Industry

12 days ago

Nigeria’s private sector expands for 3rd month, businesses optimistic

Nigeria’s private sector expands for 3rd month, businesses optimistic

Economy

12 days ago

Good News: State govt moves to regulate house rents

Good News: State govt moves to regulate house rents

Industry

12 days ago

Dangote leads 3 Nigerians among 10 of Africa’s richest men in 2026

Dangote leads 3 Nigerians among 10 of Africa’s richest men in 2026

Industry

12 days ago

Petrol landing cost rises, filling stations adjust rates

Petrol landing cost rises, filling stations adjust rates

Energy

12 days ago

Experts predict new naira to dollar exchange rate by December 2026

Experts predict new naira to dollar exchange rate by December 2026

Money

12 days ago

inDrive speaks on operations in Nigeria after Uber exit, drivers make demands

inDrive speaks on operations in Nigeria after Uber exit, drivers make demands

Technology

12 days ago

inDrive has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria following Uber’s exit, while drivers demand better earnings, fares, stronger protections and improved welfare.

Nigerian stocks rise as Seplat rallies 10%, market turnover hits N29.3bn

Nigerian stocks rise as Seplat rallies 10%, market turnover hits N29.3bn

Capital Market

12 days ago

The Nigerian stock market has gained 0.15% on Thursday as SEPLAT surged 10%, lifting the Oil and Gas Index despite declines across banking stocks.

Tech education firm Aptech distributes N701m in scholarships to Nigerian students

Tech education firm Aptech distributes N701m in scholarships to Nigerian students

Technology

12 days ago

Aptech has awarded over N701 million in scholarships to more than 200 Nigerian students pursuing technology and creative career opportunities nationwide.

MTN announces network outage in 3 states, says services temporarily unavailable

MTN announces network outage in 3 states, says services temporarily unavailable

Technology

13 days ago

The NCC has directed telecom operators to compensate customers affected by major outages lasting over 24 hours, strengthening consumer protection and accountability.

Ikeja Electric customers can now get electricity units on credit

Ikeja Electric customers can now get electricity units on credit

Energy

13 days ago

Ikeja Electric has launched Energy Advance, allowing eligible customers to borrow up to N20,000 worth of electricity units on credit and pay later.

Again, Dangote announces another increase, diesel price by N100

Again, Dangote announces another increase, diesel price by N100

Energy

13 days ago

Dangote Petroluem Refinery has raised diesel prices by N100 per litre to N1,850, adding fresh pressure on Nigerian businesses, transporters and consumers.

UK changes work permit rules, foreign workers can now switch employers without risk

UK changes work permit rules, foreign workers can now switch employers without risk

Industry

13 days ago

The UK has changed work permit rules, allowing recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas to leave exploitative employers without risk.

AEDC announces 2-week power interruptions in several areas in Abuja

AEDC announces 2-week power interruptions in several areas in Abuja

Industry

13 days ago

AEDC has announced temporary load shedding across several Abuja communities as network rehabilitation works begin, with the exercise expected to end.

Naira strengthens against pound, dollar, euro, CBN releases new exchange rates

Naira strengthens against pound, dollar, euro, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

13 days ago

The naira strengthens against the pound sterling as rising oil revenues, remittances and foreign reserves support Nigeria’s currency ahead of the election season.

Dave Ibemere