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

5397 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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There’ll be consequences: CBN lists those eligible to operate PoS business, blacklists debtors’ BVNs

Industry

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Nigeria in China’s net?” FG seeks fresh $2 billion loan as debt burden deepens

Economy

a month ago

Naira surges: Experts say Nigeria’s currency now among world’s most competitive currencies

Economy

a month ago

Billionaire Ogunlesi explains 3 Nigerian sectors He’s betting billions on

Economy

a month ago

The Dangote effect: Petrol imports drop to lowest in eight years

Energy

a month ago

N3,600 per kg: NNPC boss explains truth behind soaring cooking gas prices

Energy

a month ago

Lagos power sector: Ikeja Electric, Eko Disco lose ground as 2 new firms take over

Energy

a month ago

The Lagos State government has replaced the main electricity distribution companies, Ikeja Electric and Eko Distribution Company, with two firms.

From Gatwick to Lagos: Billionaire Bayo Ogunlesi set to invest in Nigeria’s ports

Maritime

a month ago

Adebayo Ogunlesi, the owner of GIP and an OpenAI board member, has unveiled bold plans to invest in Nigeria's ports after meeting with President Bola Tinubu.

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

Economy

a month ago

The Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) has announced plans to scrap bank instant transfer charges and replace them with a new model to drive inclusion.

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

Economy

a month ago

The Nigerian currency has extended its gain in the foreign exchange market, driven by strong dollar inflows, remittances via IMTOs, and investors.

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

Maritime

a month ago

Stakeholders in the maritime industry have cried foul over plans by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) to cancel legally-binding 10-year cargo survey deals.

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

Energy

a month ago

Despite the petrol price cut by Dangote Refinery, several depot owners have cashed in to create artificial scarcity and inflate prices in major cities.

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

Energy

a month ago

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited (UTMOL), Julius Rone, has unveiled Nigeria's energy potential at Africa Energy Week

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

Economy

a month ago

The Nigerian currency is at its strongest level in 10 months. However, experts have warned of the potential impact of a stronger naira on the economy.

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

Energy

a month 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%

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