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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Foundry for HER opens 2025 Bootcamp: Female tech founders can win $50k grant

Money

a month ago

Billions pouring in: How Tinubu's reforms are supercharging Nigeria's oil & gas sector

Energy

a month ago

Dangote exposes truck drivers' salary: They earn more than graduates, above minimum wage

Energy

a month ago

Dollar falls to N1,484 in official window, naira appreciates in parallel market

Economy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery exposes fuel importers over price inflation, fraudulent subsidy claims

Energy

a month ago

FG suspends 4% FOB Customs charge after backlash, import costs to Drop

Economy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery breaks silence on petrol prices in Togo, denies selling cheaper abroad

Energy

a month ago

The mega Dangote Refinery has broken its silence on the actual amount it sells its fuel to neighbouring countries, saying that the product cost N1,800 per litre.

Naira gains massively as Nigeria’s external reserves hit $41.7 billion

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's external reserves rose to $41.7bn, driven by diaspora remittances and improved crude oil production. Experts say the development is affecting the naira.

Afri Invoice & Kuda Bank partner for digital invoicing, exclusive discounts for Nigerian businesses

Industry

a month ago

Afri Invoice and Kuda Bank have partnered to provide a fusion that will enable Nigerian business owners to accelerate their enterprises globally and nationwide.

Beans prices fall as farmers bebunk “cement preservation” claims, link drop to food market trends

Industry

a month ago

Cowpea and beans farmers have debunked a report in a viral video claiming that they use cement as a preservative to stop insect attacks, calling it false.

US imports from Nigeria crash by 41% as Trump's tariff escalates trade tensions

Economy

a month ago

New data has shown that the United States of America has slashed its imports from Nigeria, plunging by 41% in one month, as tensions escalate over tariffs.

Nationwide fuel distribution: Dangote releases cheaper petrol prices in 11 states

Energy

a month ago

The Dangote Refinery has commenced its nationwide fuel distribution, crashing petrol prices in 11 states to intensify the war with marketers and depot owners.

Naira surges on CBN’s $29m intervention, analysts predict break below N1,500

Economy

a month ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, is surging against the US dollar, propelled by a combination of forex inflows and the CBN's interventions in the FX market.

Stakeholders Urge FG to strengthen Digital Bridge Institute, not create new telecom academy

Technology

a month ago

Stakeholders and telecommunication experts have asked the Nigerian government to toss aside the idea of creating a new telecom academy, but strengthen DBI.

NUPRC revokes licence of Oritsemeyin rig after safety breach

Energy

2 months ago

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified the reason for revoking the operational licence of Oritsemeyin Rig over safety concerns.

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