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

6957 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Lagos moves to end blackouts as FG, state unveil bold 3,500MW plan for 24/7 electricity

Energy

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NNPC, NUPRC reforms attract $20bn gas investments as Nigeria’s oil production hits 1.71m bpd

Energy

a month ago

Femi Otedola’s net worth surges near $2 billion after First Holdco’s share purchase

Money

a month ago

FLASHBACK: How BUA once crashed cement price to N3,500, what changed and current rate emerge

Industry

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Dangote Refinery takes on US fuel exporters as wars reshape Europe’s energy market

Energy

a month ago

Dollar demand plunges 35% in one month as naira holds firm, CBN data shows

Economy

a month ago

Cybercriminals impersonate DStv, Takealot, SAA to steal banking credentials through smartphones

Technology

a month ago

Cybercriminals are impersonating major brands across Africa to steal personal and banking information, using over 100 fake websites linked to sophisticated malware.

Dangote Refinery raises petrol price by N20 to N1,185/L as Lagos depots adjust rates

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery raises PMS price to ₦1,185 per litre as Lagos depot prices linger higher, leaving marketers to reconsider petrol pump rates amid import costs.

How to locate your new home address as FG launches digital address nationwide

Technology

a month ago

Nigeria's new Alphanumeric Postcode System, launching in 2026, will provide every home a unique digital address, boosting logistics, e-commerce, and emergency.

Depots release new petrol prices, marketers rush to buy from Dangote Refinery

Energy

a month ago

Petrol prices in Nigeria rise at depots due to climbing international crude costs, while filling stations hold off on adjusting prices amid competitive pressure.

Big opportunity for creators as YouTube opens dollar tap to keep content off Netflix

Technology

a month ago

YouTube is courting Nigerian creators with exclusive deals potentially worth millions, igniting competition with Netflix as the digital creator economy rapidly grows

AP, MRS, other filling stations slash petrol prices by N90/litre in three weeks, depots rates swing

Energy

a month ago

Nigerian filling stations cut fuel prices by N35 to N90 per litre in August, driven by Dangote Refinery's price reduction amid volatile international crude markets.

IMF names Africa’s 10 most indebted countries in 2026, Nigeria missing from list

Economy

a month ago

Egypt leads Africa's IMF debtors with $7.25 billion, followed by Côte d’Ivoire and Kenya. Nigeria, a major economy, is absent from the top 10 rankings.

N200/Litre: FG unveils effect of lower petrol prices on Dangote Refinery

Energy

a month ago

Finance Minister Oyedele explains how subsidy removal was crucial for Dangote Refinery's competitiveness, amidst Nigeria's dollar shortages and rising petrol prices.

Breakdown of Nigerian states, zones getting Dangote Refinery free petrol at lower rates

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery expands free petrol delivery to 10 states, reducing ex-depot price to ₦1,165 per litre, boosting pricing and competition in Nigeria's fuel market.

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