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

6977 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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NUPRC Boss Gbenga Komolafe honoured at UK House of Lords for driving Nigeria’s energy reforms

Energy

11 months ago

Relief for Nigerians as Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to ₦828 per litre, marketers react

Energy

11 months ago

Eurobond: Massive boost for naira as experts predict Nigeria’s reserves to hit $45bn December

Economy

11 months ago

Naira ranks high among 10 best-performing currencies in Africa; full list emerges

Economy

11 months ago

Diesel prices surge nationwide as Dangote raises depot rate to N950

Energy

11 months ago

Abia to launch electric vehicles for transportation in December, targets eero emission future

Energy

11 months ago

Resilient naira rebounds as Nigeria’s eurobond sale smashes expectations, defying US threats

Economy

11 months ago

The Nigerian currency has defied expectations and traded high against the US dollar amid Nigeria's Eurobond oversubscription in the international bond markets.

First HoldCo posts juicy N450.9 billion profit, intensifies plans for CBN recapitalisation

Industry

11 months ago

First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank has announced a massive N450.9 billion profit in the first nine months of 2025 ahead of CBN recapitalisation.

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Dangote Refinery hikes cooking gas price again as dealers Warn of Looming Shortage

Energy

11 months ago

The prices of cooking gas have risen at Dangote Refinery and depots across Nigeria, following scarcity and supply glitches reported by dealers nationwide.

Nigeria’s naira wobbles as FG secures $2.35 billion eurobond after massive 400% oversubscription

Economy

11 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira performed mixed in the foreign exchange market, falling in the official window and appreciating in the parallel segment.

FG makes mold move to sell Nigeria’s four refineries after years of inactivity

Energy

11 months ago

The Nigerian government is weighing the option of selling the country's four refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna to attract foreign investors.

Dangote Refinery’s diesel price cut sparks widespread market reaction

Energy

11 months ago

Nigeria’s diesel market is witnessing a major shake-up as Dangote Refinery slashes its ex-depot diesel price to ₦910 per litre, sparking price cuts across depots.

Good news for travellers: Germany cuts visa processing time for Nigerians

Money

11 months ago

Germany has announced plans to boost its economic relationship with Nigeria by slashing its visa processing time for Nigerians to three weeks, from six.

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China defends Nigeria: 4 reasons Beijing attacks Trump uver plans to strike Africa’s biggest economy

Economy

11 months ago

The Chinese government has issued a strong warning to the US and President Donald Trump over plans to attack Nigeria due to alleged Christian killings.

Trump’s threat tests ties as U.S. slips to sixth among Nigeria’s top trade partners in 2025

Economy

11 months ago

The United States has dropped to the sixth place among Nigeria's top trade partners globally, toppled by Asia and Europe in 2025 amid Trump's threats.

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