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

6423 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Nigerian billionaire Tonye Cole predicts new petrol price as PH Refinery begins production

Energy

a year ago

CBN mandates banks to move to new FX trading platform, gives commencement date

Economy

a year ago

“There is competition”: FG projects new petrol price as PH Refinery begins fuel distribution

Energy

a year ago

Port Harcourt refinery begins fuel distribution as marketers project price difference

Energy

a year ago

Naira bounces back in the official window as dollar supply rises

Economy

a year ago

Tech experts unveil the data storage behind smart and safe cities

Technology

a year ago

NNPC says Nigeria’s crude oil production surpassed OPEC quota

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has stated that Nigeria's crude oil production exceeded the assigned OPEC quota for September 2024.

Kano government shuts Max Air office Over N197 million tax debt

Economy

a year ago

The Kano state revenue agency has shut down Max Air's head office and two other companies for non-payment of tax liabilities running to millions of naira.

CBN extends recapitalisation deadline for BDC operators over low compliance

Industry

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for recapitalisation of BDC operations in Nigeria. ABCON President relayed this in a recent meeting.

Elon Musk launches ChatGPT rival, xAI, new company hits $50bn valuation after raising $5bn

Technology

a year ago

Elon Musk's recently launched ChatGPT rival, xAI has hit a $50 billion valuation after raising $5 billion in a new funding round led by key players.

FG allegedly moves to privatise 3 Nigerian refineries as Kaduna repair nears completion

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian government is reportedly planning to privatise the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries to position them to compete favourably.

Nigeria vs other African countries: Data shows cheapest places to buy petrol as smuggling thrives

Energy

a year ago

Recent data has shown that petrol sold in Nigeria is 58% cheaper than other West African countries, which leads to a booming PMS smuggling activities.

“28m litres daily”: Markers rush to lift Dangote petrol at reduce price as NNPC bans fuel imports

Energy

a year ago

Petroleum product marketers and the Dangote Refinery have agreed to lift 28 million litres of petrol daily from the facility in the next six months.

Elon Musk breaks new record as net worth hits all-time high amid surge in Tesla Stocks

Money

a year ago

Elon Musk's wealth has surged to an all-time high of $480 billion since the election of Donald Trump as the US President following the surge in Tesla's shares.

NDIC asks Nigerians to update KYC in savings and current accounts

Economy

a year ago

The Nigeria Deposits Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has asked bank depositors to ensure their Know Your Customer (KYC) details are updated to ensure prompt payment.

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