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

Author's articles

Zero transfer fees coming? Nigeria’s bold move to end bank charges sparks excitement

Economy

a year ago

Dollar Inflows, IMTOs lift Naira to 10-month high, experts warn of hidden economic risk

Economy

a year ago

Stakeholders warn NPA over ‘fraudulent’ move to cancel 10-year cargo survey deals

Maritime

a year ago

Why fuel prices stay high despite Dangote’s ₦846/Litre rate cut

Energy

a year ago

Julius Rone hypes Nigeria’s investment potential at Africa Energy Week

Energy

a year ago

Dollar crashes as experts warn naira may be overvalued by 30%, predict ₦6trn competitiveness loss

Economy

a year ago

Cooking gas scarcity hits major cities as prices surge over 80%, dealers blame Dangote Refinery

Energy

a year ago

The scarcity of cooking gas has hit Lagos and major cities across Nigeria, with dealers blaming the sales halt by Dangote Refinery. Prices have surged 80%

Senegal’s refinery turns to Nigeria’s crude despite producing 100,000 barrels daily

Energy

a year ago

Senegal's 30,000 barrels per day Dakar Refinery has become heavily dependent on Nigeria's crude as its hydrocarbon has become unusable due to high sulphur.

Arthur Eze expands oil empire: Atlas Oranto seals $800m Liberian oil deal after Venezuela move

Energy

a year ago

Atlas Oranto Petroleum Limited, owned by Price Arthur Eze, has sealed a major oil deal in Liberia. The $800 million PSC contracts will boost Liberia's economy.

Union Bank takeover: Inside FG’s quiet acquisition amid Titan Trust controversy

Industry

a year ago

The merger of Union Bank and Titan Trust Bank has raised the question of who will be responsible for the bank's recapitalisation, as CBN's deadline approaches.

Cooking gas Hits ₦17,500 as strike, Dangote supply delay triggers fresh price surge

Energy

a year ago

Cooking gas dealers have announced price increases, which they blamed on supply hiccups caused by the PENGASSAN-Dangote refinery industrial dispute.

PoS prices double: Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, banks raise cost of terminals amid FX crunch

Industry

a year ago

The prices of PoS terminals have shot up 300% for advanced devices in the last 12 months, with fintechs and banks blaming foreign exchange fluctuations.

FG raises minimum pension to ₦32,000, approves backdated payment from September 2025

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government has increased pensions by 10.6% and 12.95% for eligibility, backdating the payment to September 2024, and releasing N20bn for areas.