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

6987 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Refinery and cement push Dangote’s fortune to $29.3bn, gets new ranking among world’s richest

Money

a year ago

Palm oil imports drop 26% as Nigerian production surges, dealers sell at reduced rates

Energy

a year ago

Delta state leads oil production in Nigeria with nearly 100m barrels in 11 months, new list emerges

Energy

a year ago

Abia, Delta, Ogun, Others: Why foreign investors snubbed 32 Nigerian states in 2024

Economy

a year ago

Landing cost soars: Petrol prices to surpass N1,000 as Dangote Refinery and crude oil costs spike

Energy

a year ago

US Imposes visa bond up to $15,000 on high-risk countries in new policy shift

Money

a year ago

First Bank breaks silence: Otudeko’s stake to be sold as Capital race heats up

Industry

a year ago

The Managing Director of First Bank, Wale Oyedeji, has revealed that First HoldCo, the bank's parent company. plans to sell Otudeko's 104 billion shares.

New 2025 income rules: Nigerians in Canada must earn over $30k to bring parents, grandparents

Money

a year ago

The Canadian government has said that Nigerians who are citizens or permanent residents must earn at least $30,000 before they can bring parents and grandparents

Afreximbank secures $4bn refinancing for Dangote Refinery in landmark African loan deal

Energy

a year ago

The giant Dangote Refinery has secured a mega $4 billion loan deal, syndicated by the Africa Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) for expansion and growth.

NGX’s $1 billion club grows to 18 as Nigerian market booms in 2025

Capital Market

a year ago

About 18 Nigerian companies have emerged as the most capitalised on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), crossing the $1 billion mark as of August 1.

Ghana orders MultiChoice to cut DStv prices by 30% or face suspension over unfair billing

Industry

a year ago

The Ghanaian government has issued an ultimatum to MultiChoice to slash its subscription prices by 30% by August 7, 202 or face licence revocation.

Dangote Refinery’s new CEO, unveils expansion plans to tackle output setbacks and global reach

Industry

a year ago

David Bird, Dangote Refinery, has unveiled his agenda at the company after his appointment, saying that he aims to curb production setbacks and expansion plans.

Fuel imports surge to 71% as marketers snub Dangote Refinery, spend ₦2.1tn in two months

Energy

a year ago

Fuel imports surged by 71% in May and June, despite the presence of Dangote Refinery and other functional local refineries. The marketers spent about N2.1 trillion.

Petrol price may hit N900 per litre as OPEC+ raises oil production to boost supply

Energy

a year ago

The rise in crude oil prices is causing a surge in petrol costs in Nigeria, with some filling stations already selling the commodity at N900 per litre.

New tax law replaces reliefs with rent-based deductions, capped at N500k

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government has phased out the previous personal income tax laws, introducing a new rent-based deduction capped at N500,000 for tenants.

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