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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Another European refinery halts operations as Dangote disrupts markets in Europe

Energy

a year ago

NNPC reportedly suspends petrol imports by marketers as Dangote crashes prices further

Energy

a year ago

Dollar crashes for a second time in Official window as traders quote new rates

Economy

a year ago

Court grants Chinese firm right to seize another Nigerian asset worth $25 million in another country

Economy

a year ago

FCCPC identifies sources of substandard sugar smuggled into Nigeria, warns citizens

Industry

a year ago

After exporting Nigeria’s newest crude oil, NNPC announces fresh milestone

Energy

a year ago

Naira finally recovers against dollar as traders quote new rates in official window

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian naira has bounced back after several days of depreciation in the official and parallel markets. It traded at N1,658.99/$ on Thursday, November 21, 2024

“No more N1,120 per litre:” Fuel prices to change as petrol landing costs crash further

Energy

a year ago

According to data from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria, the landing cost of petrol and other products has crashed further to N935.94 per litre.

Foreign airlines abandon naira, sell tickets in dollars to Nigerian passengers

Industry

a year ago

The National Association of Travel Agencies of Nigeria has complained to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCCA) that foreign airlines sell tickets in dollars.

Contrasting fortunes: Dangote turns to foreign oil as NNPC ships new Nigerian crude to 2 countries

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery has resumed importing crude oil from the United States despite a standing crude supply arrangement with the Nigerian government and NNPC.

Access Bank leads 11 Nigerian banks with highest staff salaries in 2024

Industry

a year ago

A recent analysis of 11 Nigerian banks has indicated a rise in wages and salary payments by Nigeria, with Access Bank and UBA leading the pack of highest payers.

Tinubu's 'Tax Reform Bill' Set to champion consumption-based VAT model

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government's proposed Tax Reform Bill has been hailed as a game changer in wealth distribution and the execution of a consumption-based VAT system.

Naira’s value against dollar changes as Access, UBA, other traders quote new rates

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency experienced another crash against the dollar on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, after a brief rise in value the previous day.

Nigeria’s oil reserves decline by 50 billion barrels as FG offers to dell 31 new blocks

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NUPRC) has disclosed that the country's crude oil reserves declined by 50 billion barrels in the last 14 years

Dangote Cement moves to borrow money from Nigerians, promises to repay with interest

Capital Market

a year ago

Dangote Cement has begun offering N100 billion under its N300 billion bond issuance meant for refinancing. debt repayment and working capital in 2025.

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