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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US to raise visa fees, tighten rules for Nigerians and other African travellers from 2026

Money

a year ago

Nigeria drops from Africa’s top petrol importer list as Dangote Refinery reshapes energy market

Energy

a year ago

Dangote fuel distribution fails to lower petrol prices as pump sell N865/litre in major cities

Energy

a year ago

Naira strengthens as CBN confirms new exchange rate, external reserves hit $42bn

Economy

a year ago

FG’s national asset sale sparks outcry: NUPENG, PENGASSAN warn of NNPC collapse

Economy

a year ago

Full list as CBN confirms 14 banks meet recapitalisation target ahead of deadline

Industry

a year ago

Borrowing made easy: CBN cuts interest rates to 27%, first in five years

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut the benchmark interest rate to 27%, the first time in five years, following a myriad of economic achievements.

Naira trades mixed as banks sell dollars higher, CBN reserves hit $42bn

Economy

a year ago

On Monday, September 22, 2025, the naira experienced a mixed fortune in the official and parallel markets, closing at N1,488 and N1,517 per dollar, respectively.

Nigeria off IMF debt list: See the 10 African countries still owing billions

Economy

a year ago

About 10 African countries are still heavily indebted to and reliant on IMF loans to fund critical sectors. The countries' debt, led by Egypt, runs into billions

Stronger naira, rising reserves: Why hoarding dollars could cost you

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is making huge plans to boost the naira's value, thereby exposing dollar accounts to risks in the foreign exchange markets.

Full list: 10 fastest-growing sectors as Nigeria records highest GDP growth in years

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian economy is on a massive rally, with GDP hitting 4.23% growth in the second quarter. Data has revealed the fastest-growing sectors in Nigeria.

NNPC begins work on another Nigerian refinery, Dangote set to get strong competition

Energy

a year ago

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has stated that the NNPC has commenced repairs at the Port Harcourt Refinery.

Naira gains big with stronger reserves, lower import costs, fresh confidence in Nigeria’s economy

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency is gaining momentum against the dollar, maintaining a week-long winning streak in the official and parallel markets, followed by reserves rise.

Nigeria's oil & gas sector: Investor confidence soars as reforms take hold, energy group says

Energy

a year ago

The Energy Governance Alliance (EGA) has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) under Gbenga Komolafe for its bold initiatives.

I began DAPPMAN: Otedola wades into Dangote, depot owners' faceoff, writes strongly worded letter

Energy

a year ago

Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has written a strongly worded letter to members of the Depot and Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN).

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