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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.

5423 articles published since 20 Sep 2021

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Hopes rise for cheaper petrol after US, Iran move to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Hopes rise for cheaper petrol after US, Iran move to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Energy

29 days ago

Branch layoff staff in Nigeria despite reporting $30 million profit

Branch layoff staff in Nigeria despite reporting $30 million profit

Money

29 days ago

Weekly market update: Investos traded N161bn as NGX ends week negative

Weekly market update: Investos traded N161bn as NGX ends week negative

Capital Market

30 days ago

Naira slips by N3.15 against US dollar, new exchange rates emerge

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Naira slips by N3.15 against US dollar, new exchange rates emerge

Money

30 days ago

Full list: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspends service to 11 airlines

Full list: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspends service to 11 airlines

Industry

30 days ago

CBN announces new BVN rules, group warns it will affect customers bank accounts

CBN announces new BVN rules, group warns it will affect customers bank accounts

Money

30 days ago

New petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as depots reduce rates

New petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as depots reduce rates

Energy

30 days ago

NNPC filling stations in Lagos adjusted petrol prices to N1,300 to N1,315 per litre following depot price reductions across major marketers in May.

Fresh increase in cooking gas prices looms as depots quote new rates

Fresh increase in cooking gas prices looms as depots quote new rates

Energy

a month ago

Lagos cooking gas prices may rise sharply as prolonged LPG supply shortages continue, with depot disruptions pushing costs toward N2,000 per kilogram across markets.

NNPC challenges Dangote in court, gives reason petrol importation must continue

NNPC challenges Dangote in court, gives reason petrol importation must continue

Energy

a month ago

NNPC has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to allow continued petrol importation, warning that restricting licences could trigger shortages and price.

Naira gains against US dollar, British pounds in official market

Naira gains against US dollar, British pounds in official market

Money

a month ago

The naira appreciated slightly against the dollar after the CBN MPC meeting, supported by stronger external reserves, improved FX liquidity, and ongoing reforms.

CBN invites companies to submit expression of interest for construction, consultancy projects

CBN invites companies to submit expression of interest for construction, consultancy projects

Industry

a month ago

The CBN invites contractors for its 2026 procurement projects covering construction, ICT, consultancy, and security. Submissions due by 1 June 2026.

Federal government approves 4 more companies for airtime, data borrowing service in Nigeria

Federal government approves 4 more companies for airtime, data borrowing service in Nigeria

Technology

a month ago

The FCCPC has approved nine airtime and data lending firms in Nigeria while denying ban rumours, citing consumer complaints and introducing new framework.

Nigerian stock market recovers as investors make N72.44bn

Nigerian stock market recovers as investors make N72.44bn

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Thursday as investors gained N72.44 billion, driven by strong buying interest in Unilever, Eunisell, and banking stocks.

Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire, Dangote's wealth rises

Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire, Dangote's wealth rises

Money

a month ago

Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire if SpaceX’s potential IPO reaches up to $2 trillion valuation driven by Starlink and Starship growth.

CBN explains naira exchange rate performance against US dollar

CBN explains naira exchange rate performance against US dollar

Money

a month ago

CBN says it is not propping up the naira, insisting stability is driven by reforms, market forces, liquidity improvements, and minimal intervention in FX market.

Dave Ibemere