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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.

5229 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Nigerian stock market value depreciates by N54 billion

Nigerian stock market value depreciates by N54 billion

Capital Market

11 months ago

Tinubu breaks 2-year stock market records, Outperforms Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari

Tinubu breaks 2-year stock market records, Outperforms Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari

Capital Market

11 months ago

Another commercial bank to begin operation, shareholders agree to raise N100 billion

Another commercial bank to begin operation, shareholders agree to raise N100 billion

Money

11 months ago

Companies, Nigerians to adjust as Lagos announces date to begin full enforcement of SUPs ban

Companies, Nigerians to adjust as Lagos announces date to begin full enforcement of SUPs ban

Economy

11 months ago

CBN releases latest exchange rates as naira falls for 3 straight days against US dollar

CBN releases latest exchange rates as naira falls for 3 straight days against US dollar

Money

11 months ago

Nigeria's stock market rises further as investors make over N187 billion

Nigeria's stock market rises further as investors make over N187 billion

Capital Market

11 months ago

NNPC, Dangote Refinery's partner filling stations reduce petrol cost as price war thickens

NNPC, Dangote Refinery's partner filling stations reduce petrol cost as price war thickens

Money

11 months ago

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have made adjustment to their petrol prices nationwide.

FG clarifies plans to borrow $21.5bn, names prospective lenders

FG clarifies plans to borrow $21.5bn, names prospective lenders

Economy

11 months ago

Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations, has released a statement explaining the Ministry of Finance's position on Tinubu's loan request.

Airtel's strong performance pushes Nigerian stock market to record high, investors share N1trn

Airtel's strong performance pushes Nigerian stock market to record high, investors share N1trn

Capital Market

11 months ago

Nigeria's stock market has climbed to a record high, driven by the strong performance of Airtel Africa, currently in the second tranche of its share buy-back.

Again, naira crashes as traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Again, naira crashes as traders sell dollar at new exchange rate

Money

11 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided its latest exchange rate for the naira against the United States dollar and other foreign exchange currencies.

Tinubu seeks $21.5bn new external loan, N757.9bn bond, gives reasons for fresh borrowing

Tinubu seeks $21.5bn new external loan, N757.9bn bond, gives reasons for fresh borrowing

Economy

11 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for new loans worth over $20 billion and another N750 billion bonds.

CBN releases new 3 management tools for Islamic banks in Nigeria

CBN releases new 3 management tools for Islamic banks in Nigeria

Money

11 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a new tool for Islamic banks in Nigeria, which includes three fully-fledged Islamic banks and two conventional banks.

NNPC reduces fuel price by N10, filling stations adjust pumps lower than Dangote’s rate

NNPC reduces fuel price by N10, filling stations adjust pumps lower than Dangote’s rate

Energy

11 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has a new petrol price for its filling stations, especially in Lagos, which is cheaper than Dangote's rate.

Nigerian edtech startup Izesan calls for transparency in CcHUB fellowship program

Nigerian edtech startup Izesan calls for transparency in CcHUB fellowship program

Technology

11 months ago

Izesan Limited is seeking an explanation from Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) over the selection process for its fellowship after being rejected three times.

Depot owners, Dangote Refinery reduces petrol prices

Depot owners, Dangote Refinery reduces petrol prices

Energy

11 months ago

Dangote Petroluem refinery and Depot owners have reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, intensifying price competition.

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