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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.

5041 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

Author's articles

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

CBN announces N10m fine for Nigerian banks using unaccredited cheque printers

CBN announces N10m fine for Nigerian banks using unaccredited cheque printers

Money

27 days ago

FG invites Nigerians to apply for zero-interest loans up to N300,000

FG invites Nigerians to apply for zero-interest loans up to N300,000

Money

27 days ago

Otedola projects naira to trade below N1,000/$, praises Dangote

Otedola projects naira to trade below N1,000/$, praises Dangote

Energy

27 days ago

FG launches free training programme for Nigerian youths looking for oil and gas jobs

FG launches free training programme for Nigerian youths looking for oil and gas jobs

Energy

27 days ago

Naira rises further in FX markets, Traders quote new exchange rate

Naira rises further in FX markets, Traders quote new exchange rate

Money

27 days ago

How much money Nigerians need to relocate to Canada in 2026: Full cost breakdown

How much money Nigerians need to relocate to Canada in 2026: Full cost breakdown

Money

27 days ago

Relocating to Canada from Nigeria requires careful financial planning, covering visa fees, tests, tuition, proof of funds, travel, and living expenses.

WhatsApp premium: 5 reported exclusive new features users to get with paid subscription

WhatsApp premium: 5 reported exclusive new features users to get with paid subscription

Technology

a month ago

WhatsApp is set to introduce a premium plan offering extra stickers, custom themes, icons, personalized chat sounds, and the ability to pin more chats.

Google opens applications for 10th startups accelerator programme, lists benefits

Google opens applications for 10th startups accelerator programme, lists benefits

Technology

a month ago

Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its AI-focused Startups Accelerator Africa programme, offering free support and mentorship to innovators.

Naira appreciates again as external reserves climb to highest level in 8 years

Naira appreciates again as external reserves climb to highest level in 8 years

Money

a month ago

The naira strengthened further against the United States dollar as Nigeria’s external reserves rose to the highest since 2018, with experts optimistic.

CBN grants BDCs access to official FX market, sets transaction limit

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CBN grants BDCs access to official FX market, sets transaction limit

Money

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria now allows licensed BDCs to buy dollars from authorised banks, aiming to boost retail supply and strengthen the naira’s value.

Dangote reduces petrol price by N25 per litre “this is to notify you”

Dangote reduces petrol price by N25 per litre “this is to notify you”

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price by N25 per litre to N774, intensifying competition with importers and giving marketers more options.

Dangote refinery identifies those claiming it imports petrol, threatens legal action

Dangote refinery identifies those claiming it imports petrol, threatens legal action

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Petroluem refinery says it has identified actors behind petrol import claims, denies importing PMS, insists it brings intermediate feedstocks.

Access Bank confirms collapse of deal to take over South African bank despite reaching agreement

Access Bank confirms collapse of deal to take over South African bank despite reaching agreement

Money

a month ago

Access Bank said its proposed acquisition of South Africa’s Bidvest Bank collapsed after regulatory approvals failed, but the bank remains committed.

Lawmakers move to remove another subsidy after petrol to boost government revenue

Lawmakers move to remove another subsidy after petrol to boost government revenue

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian lawmakers want electricity subsidies removed after petrol reform, saying it will boost revenue, cut trillions in costs, and help fund the 2026 budget.

Dave Ibemere