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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FG explains how remote workers, Nigerians abroad will be taxed under new rules

Economy

a year ago

UK report ranks Zamfara, Kwara, Benue, Nigeria’s worst-managed states

Money

a year ago

Naira strengthens to 7-month high as FX inflows hit nearly $1 billion

Economy

a year ago

Fuel crisis deepens as PENGASSAN strike grounds petrol supply, power generation

Energy

a year ago

Tinubu’s tax overhaul: Food, education, and agriculture get VAT-free relief

Economy

a year ago

Providus, Unity Bank merger creates strong competition for Access, UBA, others

Industry

a year ago

“Full list”: IMF names 10 African countries facing biggest debts

Economy

a year ago

About 10 African countries, including Nigeria, have labeled some of the countries facing debt exposure to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as of July 19, 2024.

Naira strengthens to ₦1,476 per dollar as investors dump dollar assets, CBN reforms boost confidence

Economy

a year ago

The naira has maintained its strong rally against the US dollar in the official and black markets, rising to N1,476 per dollar in the official forex window.

Aliko Dangote’s net worth hits $29 billion as cement, refinery profits surge

Money

a year ago

Aliko Dangote's net worth has surged to a whopping $29 billion after gaining $300 million in August. The development comes amid labour unrest at his refinery.

Dangote Refinery, NNPC sign fresh crude deal to end petrol shortage in Nigeria

Capital Market

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery has signed a new crude oil supply deal with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) under the Naira-for-Crude Initiative.

PIA under threat? Nigerians mobilise against FG’s alleged plan to sell oil assets

Industry

a year ago

Nigerians have mobilised against the alleged plans by the Nigerian government to amend the Petroleum Industry Act to sell critical national assets.

Dangote Refinery’s woes deepen as petrol-producing unit reportedly breaks down

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery is reportedly facing the twin challenges of crude shortage and the breakdown of its petrol-producing unit, amid PENGASSAN's strike.

Nigeria achieves global milestone: FIRS named Peppol Authority, tax-IDs gain global recognition

Economy

a year ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been named Peppol Authority in a global milestone that recognises the agency's tax IDs and administration in Nigeria/

PENGASSAN strike: Nationwide blackout looms as power stations get notice to shut down

Energy

a year ago

The nationwide strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) may cause a nationwide blackout, electricity workers warn.

Fuel prices may skyrocket as PENGASSAN strike shuts Dangote Refinery, threatens nationwide blackout

Energy

a year ago

Petroleum product marketers have raised the alarm over the possibility of fuel price hikes following the commencement of a nationwide strike by PENGASSAN.

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