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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Naira rally narrows FX gap to just N10 as CBN targets $1bn monthly remittances

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria’s FX inflows surge 354% to N609bn as CBN eyes $1bn monthly diaspora remittances

Economy

2 months ago

Pastor Jerry Eze's YouTube earnings hit N2 billion, emerges richest content creator in Nigeria

Money

2 months ago

Naira hits highest level in months at N1,497 per dollar, black market rates appreciate

Economy

2 months ago

Petrol prices surge to N1,700/L as NUPENG strike shuts Dangote Refinery and depots nationwide

Energy

2 months ago

Apply now: Tech Policy Press 2026 fellowship offers Nigerians $10,000 stipend and global exposure

Industry

2 months ago

New fuel prices emerge as Dangote, other depots shut down over NUPENG nationwide strike

Energy

2 months ago

The NUPENG's nationwide strike has led to the closure of depots, including Dangote Refinery, as tanker drivers denied access to loading to marketers across Nigeria.

Opportunities: UNICEF internship, FG cash transfer, SMEDAN grants you shouldn't miss

Economy

2 months ago

There are several life-changing opportunities every Nigerian must apply for in 2025. Recent data has identified three opportunities for youths and entrepreneurs.

New exchange rate: CBN crashes dollar as naira appreciates to N1,506 in official window

Economy

2 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has appreciated to N1,506 per dollar on Monday, September 8, 2025, due to foreign exchange inflows into the FX markets.

Myths, facts about 5% fossil fuel tax as FG exempts 3 products

Economy

2 months ago

The Nigerian government has introduced 5% surcharge on petrol and diesel, leading to debate. However, a tax expert, Aderonke Atoyebi, explains the myths and facts.

United Nigeria Airlines acquires 6 Boeing 737 aircraft, targets US and UK flights

Industry

2 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines has sealed a new deal to acquire six Boeing 737-800 for long-haul flights to the United Kingdom, the United States and African countries.

Naira sets new record, hits five-month high at N1,514 per dollar

Economy

2 months ago

The naira strengthened for most of the first week of September, reaching a five-month high, appreciating to N1,514 per dollar on the back of robust reserves.

Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to N840 as NUPENG strike threat looms

Energy

2 months ago

The Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot prices from N825 per litre to N840 amid looming strike threats from NUPENG over alleged exclusion by the refinery.

Elon Musk could become first trillionaire as Tesla Board dangles juicy offer, Dangote gets new position

Industry

2 months ago

The Tesla Board is poised to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire if he follows the company's ambitious revenue growth plans over the next decade.

Controversy as NNPC raises salaries of over 6,000 staff to retain top talents

Energy

2 months ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has raised the salaries of 6,280 staff as it pushes to retain top talent and maintain global competitiveness.

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