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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: Advanced digital reporting 2024, Courses at University of Johannesburg, the School of Media and Communication.

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, 2025)

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. Fellow, MTN Pan African Media Innovation(2026), Member of 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.

6018 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Banks quote new exchange rate as dollar crashes by N83, naira hits highest level in 2 years

Banks quote new exchange rate as dollar crashes by N83, naira hits highest level in 2 years

Money

7 months ago

CBN joins forces ahead of eco currency launch in 2027

CBN joins forces ahead of eco currency launch in 2027

Money

7 months ago

N1,080/kg: Good news for Nigerians as cooking gas price crashes

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N1,080/kg: Good news for Nigerians as cooking gas price crashes

Energy

7 months ago

Meet Daniel Ojie: The trader helping young Nigerians learn the skill behind the charts

Meet Daniel Ojie: The trader helping young Nigerians learn the skill behind the charts

Technology

7 months ago

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

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

Energy

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines has reported a second bird strike within 24 hours, grounding an Airbus A320, causing flight disruptions and aircraft withdrawal.

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

7 months ago

The federal government says the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 did not imposes 25% tax on building materials or bank funds, dismissing viral misinformation.

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

7 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed the week higher, with the All-Share Index up, Financial Services stocks leading activity, while top gainers outperformed decliners.

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

7 months ago

Governor Okpebholo aide Pikolo marked Valentine’s Day with heartfelt gratitude to God, the streets that shaped him, and leadership for Edo State youth.

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

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

Money

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months ago

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

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