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

5393 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Diaspora hails NUPRC boss Gbenga Komolafe for global Leadership Award, Doctorate Honour

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Amazon launches ‘Bazaar’ app in Nigeria: shop fashion, home goods, and more for under $10

Technology

3 days ago

DStv adds new channel after making all channels free for all subscribers

Industry

3 days ago

NUPRC Boss Gbenga Komolafe honoured at UK House of Lords for driving Nigeria’s energy reforms

Energy

4 days ago

Relief for Nigerians as Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to ₦828 per litre, marketers react

Energy

4 days ago

Eurobond: Massive boost for naira as experts predict Nigeria’s reserves to hit $45bn December

Economy

5 days ago

Naira ranks high among 10 best-performing currencies in Africa; full list emerges

Economy

5 days ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has emerged among Africa's best-performing currencies, ranking high in a newly released report for October 2025.

Diesel prices surge nationwide as Dangote raises depot rate to N950

Energy

5 days ago

Diesel prices have surged in depots across Nigeria following Dangote Refinery's price increases to N950 per litre. The move has triggered widespread price increases.

Abia to launch electric vehicles for transportation in December, targets eero emission future

Energy

5 days ago

Abia State has announced plans to deploy electric vehicles for transportation complete with modern bus terminals and transportation hubs across the state.

Resilient naira rebounds as Nigeria’s eurobond sale smashes expectations, defying US threats

Economy

5 days ago

The Nigerian currency has defied expectations and traded high against the US dollar amid Nigeria's Eurobond oversubscription in the international bond markets.

First HoldCo posts juicy N450.9 billion profit, intensifies plans for CBN recapitalisation

Industry

6 days ago

First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank has announced a massive N450.9 billion profit in the first nine months of 2025 ahead of CBN recapitalisation.

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Dangote Refinery hikes cooking gas price again as dealers Warn of Looming Shortage

Energy

6 days ago

The prices of cooking gas have risen at Dangote Refinery and depots across Nigeria, following scarcity and supply glitches reported by dealers nationwide.

Nigeria’s naira wobbles as FG secures $2.35 billion eurobond after massive 400% oversubscription

Economy

6 days ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira performed mixed in the foreign exchange market, falling in the official window and appreciating in the parallel segment.

FG makes mold move to sell Nigeria’s four refineries after years of inactivity

Energy

6 days ago

The Nigerian government is weighing the option of selling the country's four refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna to attract foreign investors.

Dangote Refinery’s diesel price cut sparks widespread market reaction

Energy

6 days ago

Nigeria’s diesel market is witnessing a major shake-up as Dangote Refinery slashes its ex-depot diesel price to ₦910 per litre, sparking price cuts across depots.

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