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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Big shift: Dangote’s direct petrol supply cuts out middlemen, crashes pump prices

Energy

a year ago

Air Peace opens 50,000 job opportunities as it begins construction of aircraft maintenance facility

Industry

a year ago

Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price days after cutting rates, marketers react

Energy

a year ago

Naira gains ground as reserves surge: What stronger currency means for Nigerians

Economy

a year ago

US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee: What it means for Nigerians, Indians, and global talent

Industry

a year ago

Naira breaks below N1,500/$ as Nigeria’s external reserves hit 6-year high of $42bn

Economy

a year ago

Nigerian firm, Gtext, expands Into finance, launches new subsidiary, eyes Guinness World Record

Capital Market

a year ago

A real estate development company, Gtext Homes, has unveiled an ambitious plan for a Guinness World Record after announcing SEC licensing in Nigeria.

Nigeria becomes Africa’s oil investor magnet as NUPRC reforms, restoring global confidence

Energy

a year ago

The West Africa Oil and Gas Reporters Network (WAOGRAN) has highlighted the major achievements in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, which is inspiring investments.

Nigeria’s charcoal exports: How poor regulation is costing billions in lost value

Industry

a year ago

The Chief Executive Officer and founder of Bricks to Crib Group of Companies, Ebenezer Akarah, has revealed how Nigeria is missing billions from the charcoal sector.

Dangote Refinery halts fuel sales to unregistered marketers, unveils new delivery rule

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery has issued a new loading rule for marketers, halting fuel sales to unregistered marketers. The firm has also stopped accepting payments

Full list: 12 Nigerian banks beat CBN’s recapitalisation deadline, how they raised billions emerges

Industry

a year ago

About 12 Nigerian banks have successfully scaled the recapitalisation hurdle set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ahead of the March 31, 2026, deadline.

New arline to commence commercial flights in Nigeria, gets NCAA approval

Industry

a year ago

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to 3 Horizons Nigeria Limited to commence commercial flights.

Nigeria leads Africa to sign AFRIPERF Charter, paving way for Unified Petroleum Regulation

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria has championed the creation of and signing of the African Petroleum Forum (AFRIPERF) Charter to harmonise petroleum regulations on the continent.

Dangote Refinery exports first petrol Cargo to US as Vitol, Sunoco snap up supplies

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery has exported its first petrol cargo to the United States of America, as Vitol and Sunoco purchased about 350,000 barrels this week.

Elon Musk’s Starlink halts newsales in Lagos, Abuja, other Nigerian cities

Technology

a year ago

Starlink has announced that it has halted sales in major cities across Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja and other locations, as it faces capacity challenges.

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