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

6383 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Zacch Adedeji: We all can build Nigeria through tax reform

Economy

11 months ago

NNPCL posts N905bn profit as Nigeria’s oil output hits 1.68 million barrels daily

Energy

11 months ago

Naira narrows dollar gap between official, black markets amid surge in forex inflow

Economy

11 months ago

Six states to pay highest electricity tariffs in Nigeria as FG moves to cut subsidies

Energy

11 months ago

Deji Adeleke’s 1,250MW power plant ready but not operational yet

Energy

11 months ago

Dangote’s car manufacturing firm opens up on relaunching iconic peugeot 504

Industry

11 months ago

Palm oil dealers quote new price as plantation owners intervene

Industry

11 months ago

The Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFON) has announced steps to reduce and stabilise the price of palm oil nationwide following new prices by dealers.

Dangote fuel discount row: marketers reject diversion claims, demand scheme reinstatement

Energy

11 months ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has denied the allegations of fuel diversion by Dangote Refinery, which led to discount suspension

Dangote’s CNG truck rollout divides marketers as free delivery plan sparks tension

Energy

11 months ago

Independent marketers and truck drivers have expressed mixed opinions over plans by the Dangote Refinery to roll out 4,000 trucks for nationwide fuel distribution

Nigerians lose over N75 billion annually on rejected US, UK, and other visa applications

Money

11 months ago

An investigation has revealed how much Nigerians spend annually on rejected visa applications, as over three million citizens leave the country as japa hits.

27 UK firms eye Nigeria’s fintech, sustainability space as Mayor of London visits Lagos

Economy

11 months ago

About 27 UK companies have shown investment interest in Nigeria's financial technology and sustainable ecosystems during the visit of the London Mayor, Khan.

MRS, AP, others increase petrol prices after Dangote Refinery ends fuel discount

Energy

11 months ago

Filling stations, especially those selling Dangote Refinery petrol, have increased PMS prices following the suspension of fuel discount by the refinery.

Naira gains in official, black market window after CBN sells $80m to FX dealers

Economy

11 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, rebounded in the forex markets, thanks to $80 million intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria to ease the FX liquidity crunch.

Dangote Refinery reportedly dumps marketers selling its petrol as it ends fuel discount

Energy

11 months ago

Dangote Refinery has allegedly dropped most of its marketing partners and filling stations, ending its fuel discount with them, citing racketeering as the reason.

Nigerians react as FG takes $500m World Bank loan for power amid soaring debt

Economy

11 months ago

The Nigerian government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to boost the electricity sector and improve DisCos' performance nationwide.

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