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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.

5467 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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NNPC increase petrol price, filling stations adjust pumps to new rate

NNPC increase petrol price, filling stations adjust pumps to new rate

Energy

10 months ago

10 states with lowest Kerosene price in Nigeria as cooking gets more expensive

10 states with lowest Kerosene price in Nigeria as cooking gets more expensive

Energy

10 months ago

NNPC shares location of 4 new oil wells in North as Nigeria’s oil production hits 1.8m barrels

NNPC shares location of 4 new oil wells in North as Nigeria’s oil production hits 1.8m barrels

Energy

10 months ago

Naira appreciates against US dollar at official market, CBN releases latest exchange rates

Naira appreciates against US dollar at official market, CBN releases latest exchange rates

Money

10 months ago

NNPC, Ardova, other filling stations release new petrol prices for Lagos, other states

NNPC, Ardova, other filling stations release new petrol prices for Lagos, other states

Energy

11 months ago

Nigeria stock market rises by over N1.7 trillion in one day

Nigeria stock market rises by over N1.7 trillion in one day

Capital Market

11 months ago

Dangote invites Nigerians to apply for jobs, releases link as New CEO plans refinery expansion

Dangote invites Nigerians to apply for jobs, releases link as New CEO plans refinery expansion

Energy

11 months ago

Dangote Group, Nigeria's leading conglomerate, is inviting qualified Nigerians to join its workforce and has released a link for those interested to visit.

NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari finally breaks silence amid his rumoured resignation

NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari finally breaks silence amid his rumoured resignation

Energy

11 months ago

Bayo Ojulari, The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) has delivered a speech amid rumours resignation.

Dealers increase cooking gas prices, residents of 10 states pay more

Dealers increase cooking gas prices, residents of 10 states pay more

Energy

11 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has once again revealed an increase in the cost of refilling cooking gas nationwide, and where it is most expensive, cheapest/

Egg price crashes, traders share new cost for a crate

Egg price crashes, traders share new cost for a crate

Economy

11 months ago

The price of eggs in markets across the country has dropped, with the Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria explaining what factors were involved.

Diesel sells at over N2,000 per litre, data shows 10 most expensive states to buy

Diesel sells at over N2,000 per litre, data shows 10 most expensive states to buy

Energy

11 months ago

The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that diesel prices have risen again, with Benue recording the highest average cost and Anambra the lowest.

Top performing banking stocks in 2025 as investors make money

Top performing banking stocks in 2025 as investors make money

Capital Market

11 months ago

The Nigerian stock market has recorded a strong performance since the start of 2025, and the banking index has enjoyed its own helping investors make more money.

Top Nigerian bank predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate

Top Nigerian bank predicts new naira to dollar exchange rate

Money

11 months ago

A Nigerian bank has shared its predictions for the naira in the months ahead, including inflation and GDP figures, as the CBN pushes to meet its economy goals.

CBN releases new exchange rates as naira crashes against US dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets

CBN releases new exchange rates as naira crashes against US dollar, pound, euro in all FX markets

Money

11 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the value of the naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States Dollar in the foreign exchange market.

Another billionaire becomes 2nd richest man in Nigeria, Dangote ranks high globally

Another billionaire becomes 2nd richest man in Nigeria, Dangote ranks high globally

Money

11 months ago

The ranking of Nigeria’s richest men has shifted again, with Aliko Dangote still leading and remaining one of the world’s wealthiest individuals.

Dave Ibemere