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

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Naira trades at new rate at NFEM as CBN issues stern warning to currency speculators

The naira fell again in the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, trading at N1,537 per dollar from N1,532 the previous day.

Ibadan DisCo threatens to sue over allegations of sacking 3,000 workers

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has threatened to sue the Oyo State arm of the Nigerian Labour Congress over allegations of firing 3,000 staff.

Marketers declare number of days Port Harcourt refinery has operated, send messages to NNPC

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has revealed that the Port Harcourt refinery has operated for 180 days non-stop.

After US, Dangote Refinery exports aviation fuel to Saudi Arabia

Dangote Refinery is set to export about 130 million litres of aviation fuel to Saudi Arabia after exporting three shipments to the US, increasing its influence.

Financial Reporting Council sets new financial charges for companies, PEBEC begins engagement

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has said it is addressing issues of new charges and dues imposed on companies by FRCN.

After Visa, another foreign company moves to invest $120m in Lagos to boost network connectivity

A digital infrastructure firm, Rack Centre, has announced plans to invest $120 million to build a data centre in Lagos. This is a few days after Visa's announcement.

Air Peace offers discount to students on Nigeria-London flights after N600,000 fare slash

Air Peace has announced a 15% discount for students on its Nigeria-London flights after it slashed fares on the route by N600,000 for Nigerian travellers.

Naira-for-crude sale extension looms as Dangote Refinery, FG committee meet

The committee overseeing the naira-for-crude oil deal between the NNPC and domestic refineries has reportedly met in Abuja to assess the deal's progress.

MTN opens applications for Media Innovation Programme to train journalists, content creators

MTN Nigeria has opened applications for its Media Innovation Programme for journalists and content creators at the School of Media Pan Atlantic University in Lagos.

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