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

7009 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Top 5 African countries Nigeria imported from in 2024, data shows products, import amount

Economy

a year ago

Controversy arises over alleged plans by NMDPRA to stop gas supply to electricity-generating firms

Energy

a year ago

After deal to slash fuel prices, Dangote refinery exports PMS to another African country

Energy

a year ago

Access, Zenith, other banks impose new cash withdrawal limits as scarcity worsens

Industry

a year ago

CBN slashes FX rates for Customs duty as naira trades at new rates in official, parallel markets

Economy

a year ago

Malta leads as data shows top countries Nigeria imports from in 2024

Economy

a year ago

Boost for naira as Nigeria’s crude oil production rises to 1.7 million barrels per day

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported an uptick in Nigeria's crude oil production in November, at 1.7 million barrels.

After acquiring 2 banks, Access Bank opens new branch in another country, CEO shares plans

Industry

a year ago

Access Holding Plc has announced that its UK subsidiary, Access Bank UK Limited, has opened a wholly-owned subsidiary in Malta as part of its expansion strategies.

Electricity company proposes 163% tariff increase due to high operating costs

Energy

a year ago

Aba Power Limited Electric (APLE) is seeking to increase its tariff by 163% as it disclosed that the cost of generating and distributing electricity has skyrocketed.

Fuel prices crash by over N100 as marketers speak of lifting Port Harcourt refinery petrol

Energy

a year ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) hopes to begin lifting petroleum products from the Port Harcourt Refinery soon.

PoS operators seek further review of charges by CBN, as opay, others begin EMTL deductions

Industry

a year ago

Point of Sale (PoS) operators have asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the office of the Vice President to review the five per cent charges by PoS agents.

Airlines adjust fares to South East, South-South as Air Peace leads

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian airlines have hiked their fares as the Christmas season approaches, with Air Peace leading the pack with the most increases to different destinations.

NNPC gives update on new Port Harcourt refinery as petroleum products exports begin

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has disclosed that the 150,000bpd-capacity new Port Harcourt refinery is about 90% completed.

CBN takes two key steps to crash dollar, boost FX reserves, stabilise naira, experts explain

Economy

a year ago

The key steps taken by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have helped to stabilise the naira against the dollar and increase Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves.

Over 45,000 applicants jostle for NNPC job as GCEO supervises recruitment process

Industry

a year ago

About 45,689 shortlisted candidates are sitting for the computer-based aptitude test conducted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).

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