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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CBN crashes dollar with $29 million intervention in FX market

Economy

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Petrol prices crash as Dangote Refinery’s bold move forces depots to slash rates

Energy

2 months ago

Nigeria records 16-year low in crude oil losses as output strengthens

Energy

2 months ago

Do you need a tax ID to open a bank account in Nigeria? Here’s the truth

Economy

2 months ago

CSO alleges NUPENG sabotaging Dangote Refinery, worsening hardship

Money

2 months ago

Airlines to pass new tax bill to passengers, Yuletide fares poised to rise

Industry

2 months ago

FG orders immediate release of ₦250bn loan to farmers, targets food security

Economy

2 months ago

The Nigerian government has asked for the speedy implementation of the Presidential Food Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to accelerate provision of N250bn loan to farmers

Apply now: Nigerian entrepreneurs can access ₦5m in DBN, Intermarc training scheme 2025

Economy

2 months ago

Intermarc Consulting and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have partnered to launch the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP) for 2025.

Julius Rone: Driving Nigeria's energy future and global innovation

Energy

2 months ago

Delta State-born energy czar, Julius Rone, has etched his footprints deeply into the energy industry in Nigeria, with an impact that has become globally visible.

Naira gains N37, experts warn dollar hoarders of big losses

Economy

2 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, gained about N37 in the last 10 days, making dollar hoarding risky, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to intervene.

NUPRC honoured for transparency, Komolafe's leadership lauded

Energy

2 months ago

A West African agency, Public Space Tracker, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) under Gbenga Komolafe, the chief executive.

Depot owners clash with Dangote Refinery, claim cheaper petrol goes abroad

Energy

2 months ago

Depot owners under the Depot and Petroleum Products Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) have said Dangote's petrol is too costly compared to how much he sells abroad.

Canal+ seeks full Control of MultiChoice’s DStv & GOtv: What viewers should expect

Industry

2 months ago

Canal+, the new owners of DStv and GOtv, has applied for full control of the pay-TV company, after completing the MultiChoice acquisition recently

Oracle’s Larry Ellison briefly dethrones Elon Musk as world’s richest man

Money

2 months ago

Elon Musk briefly lost his title to Oracle's Larry Elisson on Wednesday, September 11, 2025, but bounced back shortly after as Tesla stocks rebounded.

Work, earn in dollars: Apple opens 2026 Internship Applications, $9k monthly pay available

Technology

2 months ago

The iPhone maker, Apple, has announced that it has opened the 2026 internship programme for students and recent graduates wishing to work in the tech sector.

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