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

6391 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

Author's articles

Marketers, others import N3.3trn petrol in three months despite reduced prices by Dangote, NNPC

Energy

a year ago

Canada announces 70,000 Summer Job Openings for young people, Nigerians eligible

Money

a year ago

Nigeria’s oil production rises to new high, exceeds OPEC quota by 70,000 barrels per day

Energy

a year ago

After supplying 24-hour electricity, Geometric Power begins moves to connect industries

Energy

a year ago

CBN releases new Customs exchange rates as naira falls Massively in all markets

Economy

a year ago

Prices of beans, rice, other food items crash by 40% as hoarders count losses

Economy

a year ago

Full List of Nigerian states with highest contribution to VAT pool in January 2025, Lagos leads

Economy

a year ago

About 26 Nigerian states increased their contributions to the national VAT pool for January, led by Lagos, Kwara, Rivers and Imo states, respectively.

Naira trades at new rates as Access, Zenith, UBA, others sell dollar at high prices

Economy

a year ago

The naira depreciated again in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, trading t N1,505 per dollar from N1,502 the previous day.

Nigeria exceeds Ghana, Benin, Togo in power generation as electricity supply hits 6,000MW

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian government has announced an increase in power generation to 6,000 megawatts of electricity, which it said is the first in Nigeria's history.

Dangote, NNPC, other marketers may crash petrol prices again as crude oil prices fall

Energy

a year ago

Crude oil prices have fallen to a 12-week low, sparking speculations that petroleum product prices could crash further as Nigerian oil refiners continue price war.

We Remain owners of Ascon Oil Company - late founder's family

Energy

a year ago

The owners of Ascon Oil Company Limited have revealed that the company still belongs to them until the share purchase rights entered with Quest Oil are paid.

FG opens application portal for federal service sobs, asks Nigerians to apply as deadline nears

Industry

a year ago

The Federal Civil Service Commission has opened an application portal for Nigerians to apply for various positions in the service, saying the portal closes soon.

After changing name, First Bank begins another massive project in Nigeria’s newest city

Industry

a year ago

FirstHoldCo, formerly FBN Nigeria Plc, has begun a massive construction of a 43-storey building at Eko Atlantic City to position it as global leader in banking.

FX dealers raise dollar prices after CBN cuts Customs rates for importers as naira depreciates

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Customs foreign exchange rate for import duty following the appreciation of the naira in the forex market.

DMO opens two savings bonds, asks Nigerians to subscribe at 16.64 and 17.64 interest rates

Economy

a year ago

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened for subscription two FGN Savings bonds at an interest rate of 16.64% and 17.64%, respectively for March 2025.

Pascal Oparada

Pascal Oparada

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories