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

6997 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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CBN sells $150 million to authorised dealers at N1,593, N1,623 amid naira’s crash

Economy

a year ago

Oil marketers lament Losses as more filling stations crash petrol prices

Energy

a year ago

CBEX: Expert's guide to withdrawing your money amid investment platform’s Collapse

Technology

a year ago

American credit rating Firm, Fitch, predicts Nigeria’s debt servicing to hit $5.2 billion in 2025

Economy

a year ago

Lagos Deputy Governor, Hamzat cries out over N29m electricity bill by DisCO

Energy

a year ago

FG reacts as electricity generating firms move to shutdown over N4 trillion debt

Energy

a year ago

Billionaire Bill Gates-backed company to expand solar access in Nigeria with $18m amid ban by FG

Energy

a year ago

Anergy, the energy startup backed by billionaire, Bill Gates, has disclosed plans to invest $10 about $18 million to expand solar energy access in Nigeria.

Dealers crash price of rice by N20,000 per 50kg bag as food costs reduce nationwide

Industry

a year ago

The price of rice has crashed again from N85,000 per 50kg bag to N65,000 amid reports of massive imports of the commodity by the Nigerian government.

Lagos government begins crackdown on illegal rent fees, hikes, quack estate agents

Industry

a year ago

The Lagos state government has embarked on sensitisation against indiscriminate rent hikes and illegal fees charged by real estate agents in the state.

Nigeria’s budget in trouble as oil production slumps amid increase in reserves

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria's crude oil production has fallen from 1.5 million barrels in January to 1.40 million barrels daily, from 1.465 in February and March 2025.

Nigerian company wins 3 oil blocks in Angola amid rising reserves

Energy

a year ago

The Walcot Group, a prominent Nigerian oil firm, has announced the successful bid for three oil blocks in Angola, containing over three billion barrels of crude oil.

Aba power moves to roll out 40,000 prepaid metres after providing uninterrupted power

Energy

a year ago

Aba Power has concluded plans to roll out about 40,000 prepaid metres in two months as it aims to increase and deepen power supply to its consumers.

Abuja Investment Compay clocks 30, celebrates Legacy of Smart Investments

Industry

a year ago

Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) is celebrating 30 years of Smart Legacy Investment, which it says has driven development in the Federal Capital Territory.

First Bank announces system upgrades, deactivates ATM cards, PoS, web terminals for 24 hours

Industry

a year ago

First Bank Nigeria has announced the shutdown of its major transaction platforms, including cars, ATMs, PoS, and web terminals for system maintenance.

CBN refuses to adjust FX rates for cargo clearance despite naira’s gain in all markets

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not yet adjusted the Customs FX rate for cargo clearance for the second day, despite the naira's appreciation.

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