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

6329 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Nigeria's debt per capita hits N66,250 as public debt soars to N159.28 trillion under Tinubu

Economy

2 months ago

Dealers crash price of 50kg bag of rice as farmers scale back farming

Industry

2 months ago

Cooking gas price surges, depots, dealers release new rates per kilogram nationwide

Energy

2 months ago

Naira surges to N1,343 as dollar liquidity rises in FX market

Economy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery prepares to launch $5bn Africa’s Largest IPO, experts speculate date

Capital Market

2 months ago

MTN Nigeria launches Africa’s fastest internet: 25Gbps sets new record

Technology

2 months ago

FG slashes tariffs on 127 items: Rice, cars drop sharply, zero duty on medicines & machinery

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's 2026 Fiscal Policy slashes import duties on essential goods to combat inflation. Mixed reactions emerge over impacts on local industries and job security.

Depot owners keep fuel prices steady, Dangote Refinery lowers petrol prices despite high crude costs

Energy

2 months ago

Nigerian motorists benefit from steady PMS and AGO prices, thanks to Dangote Refinery's influence, despite rising global crude costs and cautious market sentiment.

Petrol prices surge in Nigeria’s border towns, Ogun, others pay highest rates

Energy

2 months ago

Border communities in Nigeria face petrol prices soaring to N1,400 per litre, driven by high demand and poor logistics, as residents call for urgent intervention.

Naira surges 1.58 as dollar liquidity improves, bond markets weakens

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria's naira strengthens 1.58% amid improved liquidity and investor confidence, but oil market volatility and structural issues pose risks to its recovery.

FG moves to crash palm oil prices, slashes import tariffs by 17 per cent

Economy

2 months ago

The Federal Government has slashed import tariffs on palm oil, rice, and sugar to combat rising food costs and improve affordability, providing relief for consumers.

Africa Social Impact Summit 2026: Global leaders convene in Lagos to finance Africa’s future

Industry

2 months ago

Join global leaders at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos, focused on financing sustainable development and partnerships for education, healthcare.

Imported fuel vs Dangote petrol: The hidden truth behind Nigeria’s price gap

Energy

2 months ago

Refiners contest claims of cheaper imported petrol versus Dangote's local output, highlighting quality factors and market distortions in Nigeria's fuel pricing.

CBN new PoS rules 2026: 8 key changes affecting cash withdrawals and deposits in Nigeria

Economy

2 months ago

CBN introduces stricter agent banking guidelines in Nigeria to enhance security, reduce fraud, and deepen financial inclusion with new rules on PoS exclusivity.

Apple warns iPhone users: Never answer these Apple pay scam calls and texts

Technology

2 months ago

Apple warns iPhone users of a rising scam involving fake Apple Pay messages. Scammers prompt urgent calls, risking financial loss. Protect your accounts.

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