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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Cooking gas price falls to N900 in Nigeria as dealers cut rates

Energy

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UK ends health worker visas, affects global care sector

Money

a year ago

Full List: Nigerians to pay no VAT on Pads, diesel, land under new tax Act, 21 other items

Economy

a year ago

Aliko Dangote steps down as Dangote Cement Chairman to focus on $20bn refinery

Economy

a year ago

Over 60 million dormant or closed bank accounts as NIN deadline bites

Industry

a year ago

Power tariff crisis: NERC warns states slashing rates, gives stringent conditions

Energy

a year ago

Inside the N323bn First HoldCo deal: SEC clears path amid share sale controversies

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared the acquisition of 10.4 billion shares worth N323 billion by RC Investment Management.

Vehicle imports surge as Naira stabilises: Over 1,300 units arrive at Lagos port, new prices emerge

Industry

a year ago

The relative stability of the naira has triggered a surge in the import of used vehicles, leading to the arrival of about 1,300 vehicles at a Lagos port recently.

Naira strengthens against dollar as Nigeria’s reserves hit $38.5 billion

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, rebounded in the forex market after two days of depreciation following the increase in Nigeria's foreign reserves.

More loans, more debt: Tinubu seeks fresh $347m amid soaring national burden

Economy

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is seeking legislative approval to borrow $347 million to finance the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, whose cost has ballooned.

Electricity tariff cut by Enugu State sparks nationwide outcry as Nigerians resist paying bills

Energy

a year ago

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have said that the plan by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) to cut tariffs has drawn consumer rejection

Dangote Refinery more expensive than Lomé depots, marketers complain

Energy

a year ago

Marketers have revealed that imported petrol is cheaper than lifting directly from the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, while Dangote alleged sabotage.

Full List: 10 African countries with better electricity access than Nigeria

Energy

a year ago

About 10 African countries have been identified to have a robust electricity access than Nigeria, according to the latest ranking, including Ghana and Gabon.

RC Investment, not Otedola or FG, buys N323bn First HoldCo shares amid recapitalisation push

Industry

a year ago

First HoldCo has finally confirmed the buyer of the controversial 10 4 billion shares sold by Oba Otudeko, in a deal that saw him exit the banking company.

Tears of relief: Senate secures N81 billion N-Power arrears for long-suffering beneficiaries

Economy

a year ago

A Senate intervention led by Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy Senate President, will enable N-Power beneficiaries to receive N81 billion allowances.

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