Pascal Oparada

Education: Mass Communications, Yaba College of Technology, Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024

Experience: Brands and Marketing Reporter, Daily Independent (2008-2014), Brands and Tech Reporter, TheNiche (2014-2019), Brands and Marketing Editor, The Nigerian Xpress (2019-2021), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)

Awards: PwC Media Excellence Award (2018)

For over a decade, Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy. He has worked in many media organizations such as Daily Independent, TheNiche newspaper, and the Nigerian Xpress. He is a 2018 PwC Media Excellence Award winner. Email:pascal.oparada@corp.legit.ng

5752 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Fuel importers in pain as Dangote Refinery captures 62% of domestic PMS market, crashes price

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Naira rallies to N1,390 in parallel market as exchange rate Gap shrinks by 2.5 per cent

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FG grants N3 billion waiver to MSMEs, invites small business owners to register for free

Economy

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New Tax Law 2025: Ikeja Electric, EKDC and other DisCos mandate TIN, CAC or NIN for meter recharge

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Price war deepens as depot owners slash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery

Energy

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Siemens revives $2.3bn Nigeria power deal to boost grid capacity to 25,000MW

Energy

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Nigeria Revenue Service Reform: Zacch Adedeji urges leadership mindset shift for NRS success

Economy

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Leadership mindset drives Nigeria's revenue reform success, emphasising integrity and transparency. Transforming institutions relies on evolving personal beliefs.

Jerry Eze unveils $525,000 grant for 100 Nigerian entrepreneurs, appoints KPMG to oversee process

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Renowned cleric Jerry Eze launches a $525k grant to support 100 young Nigerian entrepreneurs in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing, with KPMG overseeing it.

CBN dollar sales to BDCs shrink naira Gap to N65 as official, parallel rates converge

Economy

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Nigeria's currency market narrows as the Central Bank reopens dollar sales to BDCs, supporting naira recovery and boosting FX rate stability amid changing dynamics.

AMNI refutes receivership claims, says court order in Cenroc dispute misrepresented

Industry

2 days ago

AMNI dismisses receivership claims, clarifying court order only pertains to administrative functions as it contests the ruling amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Ogun becomes oil-producing state as NNPCL begins drilling at Eba Well

Energy

3 days ago

President Tinubu's approval ignites drilling at Eba oil well, promising economic growth for Ogun State and diversifying Nigeria's oil production landscape.

After FG’s alert, NNPC raises alarm of another power cuts as Seplat gas plant shuts down

Energy

3 days ago

Seplat Energy's gas production shutdown for maintenance poses risks to Nigeria's electricity supply, highlighting the urgent need for gas infrastructure investment.

United Nigeria Airlines acquires 11 aircraft to begin US flight, other routes

Industry

3 days ago

United Nigeria Airlines plans to acquire 11 aircraft and launch long-haul flights, including Lagos–New York, boosting operational efficiency and expanding routes.

How to apply for FG’s N300,000 FarmerMoni as portal iopens nationwide

Economy

3 days ago

Nigeria's GEEP FarmerMoni portal launches for 2025/2026, offering interest-free loans up to ₦300,000 to empower smallholder farmers and enhance food security.

FG announces 3-day power outage in 5 states as gas plant maintenance cuts 934MW

Energy

3 days ago

Nigeria's electricity generation may drop by 934.96MW due to gas facility maintenance from February 12-15, raising concerns over potential load shedding nationwide.

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