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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After launching WhatsApp messaging Rival, Jack Dorsey releases new app that tracks sun exposure

Technology

a year ago

CBN sells dollars to Access, UBA, other dealers to propel naira to four-month high in FX market

Economy

a year ago

FG approves Air Peace direct flights to Brazil as LATAM plans cargo route to Nigeria

Industry

a year ago

Fuel prices to increase as Brent crude rises above $70 per barrel

Energy

a year ago

Marketers predict cheaper petrol in Nigeria, back NNPC refinery sale

Energy

a year ago

Dealers quote new price for 50kg Bag of rice as farmers lament falling local production

Industry

a year ago

Local rice farmers have decried the decline in production rate, blaming the recently ended waiver for their suffering. This comes as rice prices also spiked.

Dangote Refinery sxpands to Namibia, 4 other countries as fuel export ambitions Grow

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery is eyeing more countries in Africa as it expands its energy landscape, including the building of 1.6 million storage tanks in Namibia.

Flight delays loom as Air Peace plane skids off Port Harcourt runway

Industry

a year ago

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has alerted passengers of flight delays after an Air Peace aircraft overshot the Port Harcourt airport runway.

How to start yoghurt business in Nigeria: Startup cost, equipment and profit potential

Industry

a year ago

Experts have disclosed that Nigeria face an import bill of $1.3 billion in dairy production, presenting an immense opportunity for small business owners.

MTN offers N100 million to Nigerian, African startups in new growth accelerator

Technology

a year ago

MTN Nigeria has launched its cloud accelerators scheme to support African startups with funding, market access, and technical tools for growth and innovation.

After FG’s N160m, Woodhall Finance unveils N1.5 billion to support small businesses

Money

a year ago

Woodhall Finance House has launched the N1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund to support export-ready small businesses and creative talents in Nigeria.

Naira slips as CBN injects $50 million into FX market amid soaring demand

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected about $50 million into the forex market following the depreciation of the naira in the foreign exchange market.

500MW power plant set to begin operation as FG mulls tariff hike

Energy

a year ago

The Alaoji power plant is set to commence operations in August 2025, after nearly two years of being off-grid. This comes as FG is considering new tariff hikes.

Petrol price may drop below N800/Litre as Dangote faces pressure from depots, crude crash

Energy

a year ago

Energy experts have hinted at another petrol price drop from Dangote Refinery due to a combination of factors, such as depot pressures and low crude prices.

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