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

5399 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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

Industry

a month ago

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

Economy

a month ago

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

Economy

a month ago

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

Economy

a month ago

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

Economy

a month ago

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

Economy

a month ago

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

Energy

a month 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 month 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 month 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 month ago

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

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

Energy

a month ago

The nationwide free fuel delivery by the Dangote Refinery has cut out middlemen and crashed petrol prices as bulk buyers now buy directly from the facility.

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

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria and West Africa's largest airline, Air Peace has begun the construction of a classy Maintenance, Repari, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos to create jobs.

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

Energy

a month ago

The Dangote Refinery has quietly implemented a petrol price increase a few days after reducing the rate. The change has triggered new prices at the depots.

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

Economy

a month ago

Analysts have revealed that the current naira's appreciation and foreign reserves accumulation, which is at bout $42bn, represents renewed investors' confidence

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

Industry

a month ago

The White House has shed more light on the recent imposition of $10,000 fee on H-1B visas, stating that current lottery winners are exempt from the new law.

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