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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

Author's articles

Good news: Dangote announces another price reduction below importers' rate

Good news: Dangote announces another price reduction below importers' rate

Energy

23 days ago

Proof of funds explained: What Nigerian applicants must show to avoid visa rejection

Proof of funds explained: What Nigerian applicants must show to avoid visa rejection

Money

23 days ago

Nigerian airline reports 2nd bird strike in 24 hours, 4th in 2026

Nigerian airline reports 2nd bird strike in 24 hours, 4th in 2026

Industry

23 days ago

New tax law: FG clarifies claims of 25% levy on building materials, bank savings

New tax law: FG clarifies claims of 25% levy on building materials, bank savings

Industry

23 days ago

NGX: Stock market investors exchange 4.6 billion shares in one week

NGX: Stock market investors exchange 4.6 billion shares in one week

Capital Market

24 days ago

Governor Okpebholo aide Pikolo marks Valentine’s Day with gratitude to God

Governor Okpebholo aide Pikolo marks Valentine’s Day with gratitude to God

Nigeria

24 days ago

Apply: Access Bank announces nationwide new job vacancies, lists requirements

Apply: Access Bank announces nationwide new job vacancies, lists requirements

Money

24 days ago

Access Bank is recruiting Branch Managers and Relationship Officers across Nigeria, offering competitive salaries, career growth, and opportunities to lead.

Relief as petrol price crashes, filling stations compete for customers

Relief as petrol price crashes, filling stations compete for customers

Money

24 days ago

Fuel marketers along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are slashing petrol prices, intensifying competition as Dangote Refinery lowers its gantry price.

UK announces new visa changes for Nigerians, other nationalities from February 25

UK announces new visa changes for Nigerians, other nationalities from February 25

Industry

24 days ago

The United Kingdom will issue only electronic visas to visitors from February 25, 2026, replacing physical documents with digital immigration status records.

Dollar appreciates against naira, new exchange rates emerge

Dollar appreciates against naira, new exchange rates emerge

Money

24 days ago

The Naira depreciated slightly against the Dollar at NAFEM amid strong demand and CBN’s non-intervention, but recorded gains against the Pound and Euro.

Coscharis boss Maduka expresses regret for not investing in Flutterwave: "How did I miss it?"

Coscharis boss Maduka expresses regret for not investing in Flutterwave: "How did I miss it?"

Technology

26 days ago

Cosmas Maduka reflects on missed Flutterwave investment opportunities, urging Nigerian youth to pursue entrepreneurship at the fintech's 10th anniversary Gala Night.

List of 10 cheapest European countries Nigerians can relocate to without large savings

List of 10 cheapest European countries Nigerians can relocate to without large savings

Industry

26 days ago

Nigerians seeking affordable relocation are increasingly exploring countries with low visa fees, manageable living costs, and accessible study and work.

NNPC filling stations slash petrol pump price in Lagos

NNPC filling stations slash petrol pump price in Lagos

Industry

26 days ago

NNPC cut petrol prices in Lagos by N25 to N815 per litre after Dangote Refinery reduced its ex-depot rate, intensifying competition in Nigeria’s fuel market.

Naira rises by N70 as CBN opens dollar tap for BDC traders

Naira rises by N70 as CBN opens dollar tap for BDC traders

Money

26 days ago

The naira has strengthened against US dollar in the parallel market after CBN allowed BDCs access, narrowing the gap and boosting market stability.

CBN announces N10m fine for Nigerian banks using unaccredited cheque printers

CBN announces N10m fine for Nigerian banks using unaccredited cheque printers

Money

26 days ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that banks using unaccredited cheque printers will face N10 million fines, withdrawal of cheques, and stricter sanctions.

Dave Ibemere