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

6460 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Naira performs better in black market than official window as It gets new ranking in Africa

Economy

2 years ago

NERC gives Ikeja Electric, 10 other DisCos deadline to refund customers as new tariff starts

Energy

2 years ago

Access, Zenith, other banks to shut thousands of branches for two days, give alternative channels

Industry

2 years ago

Oil marketers propose new petrol price as Dangote refinery prepares to sell

Energy

2 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Elon Musk, emerges third richest man as Dangote's wealth surges

Money

2 years ago

Currency traders send crucial message to CBN as Access, others quote new rates to sell dollars

Economy

2 years ago

Customs to charge new rates for cargo clearance as CBN slashes FX to lowest

Economy

2 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has readjusted the Nigeria Customs Service FX rate for cargo clearance to the lowest after raising it from N1,600 eight weeks ago

Naira gains over N800 against the British pound as CBN sells dollar to BDCs at new rates

Economy

2 years ago

The Nigerian currency has gained about N821 against the British pound since February, overturning its losses against major currencies, including the dollar.

Dangote leads as Forbes unveils Africa’s 10 wealthiest people in 2024

Money

2 years ago

Aliko Dangote, Nigeria's richest man, has remained Africa's wealthiest as Forbes unveiled the list of wealthiest people in Africa in 2024 with Otedola joining.

CBN, NIMC to issue new national domestic card with payment features for NIN holders

Technology

2 years ago

The National Identify Management Commission (NIMC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have revealed plans to roll out a national domestic card.

“Electricity tariff hike”: Step-by-step guide to checking if you’re on Band A, B, C, others

Energy

2 years ago

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced a tariff hike for Band consumers, leading electricity firms to issue steps to check tariffs.

Canada announces changes to permanent residence application fees

Money

2 years ago

The Canadian immigration authorities have said the country will increase the application fees for its permanent residence, starting April 30, 2024.

“N97.34 trillion debt:” DMO names Nigeria’s largest external creditors as of December 2023

Economy

2 years ago

Nigeria's external debt hit N97.34 trillion recently, with the federal and state governments owing most of the debt. Data shows that China is Nigeria's top lender.

Dangote refinery crashes diesel price as marketers queue to lift product, set to begin petrol supply

Energy

2 years ago

The Dangote refinery has begun the sale of diesel to marketers at a reduced rate from the N1,700 it sold a few weeks ago to about N1,225 per litre.

Ikeja Electric releases list of locations in Lagos with 24-hour electricity as NERC hikes tariffs

Energy

2 years ago

As the Nigerian government announced a hike in electricity tariffs, Ikeja Electric has issued the list of 41 places in Lagos where consumers can enjoy regular power.

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