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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.

5463 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Energy

9 months ago

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Money

9 months ago

Nigerian stock market closes month of September positive

Nigerian stock market closes month of September positive

Capital Market

9 months ago

Banks send messages to customers, set to close all branches

Banks send messages to customers, set to close all branches

Money

9 months ago

From N300k to millions: How young Nigerian woman built Jelapetra Farms into successful agribusiness

From N300k to millions: How young Nigerian woman built Jelapetra Farms into successful agribusiness

Industry

9 months ago

Otedola increases stake in First Bank as Nigerian Exchange reaches N90trn

Otedola increases stake in First Bank as Nigerian Exchange reaches N90trn

Money

9 months ago

Dangote defends workers' sack as NLC mobilises for strike, court takes action

Dangote defends workers' sack as NLC mobilises for strike, court takes action

Energy

9 months ago

Dangote has defended recent layoffs of workers while Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and The Nigeria Labour Congress prepares protest.

FG says commercial sex workers will pay tax in Nigeria from Jan 2026, video trends

FG says commercial sex workers will pay tax in Nigeria from Jan 2026, video trends

Energy

9 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax reforms, effective January 2026, will compel all Nigerians, including sex workers, influencers, and remote earners, to pay tax without exceptions.

FAAN introduces cashless payment at Nigerian Airports, project over 50% rise in revenue

FAAN introduces cashless payment at Nigerian Airports, project over 50% rise in revenue

Industry

9 months ago

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a cashless payment system at Lagos and Abuja airports, targeting nationwide expansion.

Expert says N500k monthly salary not enough as FG announces new scheme to buy a house

Expert says N500k monthly salary not enough as FG announces new scheme to buy a house

Money

9 months ago

Nigerians earning below N500,000 monthly remain priced out of mortgages as high interest rates and expert has provided insight to the challenges faced.

8-year-old bank becomes 9th largest in Nigeria with more customers

8-year-old bank becomes 9th largest in Nigeria with more customers

Money

9 months ago

Two Nigerian banks, Providus Bank and Unity Bank has merged, securing N5.3 trillion in assets, shareholder approval, and ranking ninth among Nigerian lenders

Naira hits new exchange rate high against USD in all FX markets

Naira hits new exchange rate high against USD in all FX markets

Money

9 months ago

Nigerian currency, naira has remained strong against the dollar, trading in official and parallel markets, supported by CBN policies, liquidity, and foreign inflows.

Stock market extends gains, 5 companies shine on gainers’ chart

Stock market extends gains, 5 companies shine on gainers’ chart

Money

9 months ago

The Nigerian stock market closed the week with a 0.70 per cent gain, adding N617 billion in value as investors engaged in renewed bargain-hunting.

More option for Nigerians as another international airport begins operation

More option for Nigerians as another international airport begins operation

Money

9 months ago

The Ogun State Government has announced that the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport, Iperu, will launch its first flight in October.

New petrol price expected as oil workers take fresh action against Dangote Refinery

New petrol price expected as oil workers take fresh action against Dangote Refinery

Energy

9 months ago

Oil workers under PENGASSAN have taken fresh action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery following the sack of workers, a move that management condemned.

Dave Ibemere