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

6330 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Naira begins new week with losses against USD as reserves decline for 14 straight days

Economy

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Easter celebrations: Dealers quote new prices for rice, tomato, yam, other food prices

Industry

3 months ago

N1,500/kg: Dealers, retailers announce new price for cooking gas as Dangote, depots adjust rates

Energy

3 months ago

N72.5m salary offer: Australia raises bar for foreign workers: How Nigerians can qualify

Money

3 months ago

N1,901 per litre: Petrol, diesel prices surge at depots as crude crosses $100 per barrel

Energy

3 months ago

From payment to banking: Flutterwave secures CBN licence to challenge Access, Zenith, others

Industry

3 months ago

IEI storms Tejuosho market, sparks fresh insurance awakening among traders

Industry

3 months ago

International Energy Insurance Plc engages Lagos traders at Tejuosho Market to enhance insurance awareness, bridge knowledge gaps, and foster financial inclusion.

Nigeria makes history, exports 950,000 barrels of new crude grade, Cawthorne to India

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria marks a milestone with its first export of Cawthorne crude, a light sweet grade, enhancing its global standing amidst energy market volatility.

Petrol prices crash at depots as NNPC, other filling stations announce new rates nationwide

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria sees a modest petrol price decline as depot operators adjust rates amidst easing global oil prices, bringing relief to consumers facing high energy costs.

MultiChoice announces key decision on subscription price hike for DStv, GOtv users

Industry

3 months ago

MultiChoice announces a historic price freeze for DStv and GOtv subscriptions under Canal+ ownership, offering relief amid rising competition and economic pressures.

Expect petrol price crash as oil drops, marketers resume sales amid uncertainty

Energy

3 months ago

Brent crude prices dip below $100, prompting Nigeria's fuel marketers to rethink strategies. Consumers may see short-term relief, but market volatility looms ahead.

CBN ends bank Recapitalisation, unveils crypto monitoring pilot for six firms

Industry

3 months ago

CBN concludes bank recapitalisation, raising ₦4.65 trillion, while launching a pilot to monitor cryptocurrency firms, ensuring compliance and financial transparency.

Access, Zenith, UBA, other banks sell dollars at new rate as naira depreciates

Economy

3 months ago

Nigeria’s naira weakens to ₦1,386.72 per dollar amid plummeting liquidity and a global oil price surge, highlighting persistent FX market vulnerabilities.

After recapitalisation, CBN sets another tough test, deadline for Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian banks face critical stress tests starting April 1, 2026, as CBN mandates new risk-based capital requirements to ensure resilience under pressure.

Nigerians to pay more for electricity as FG increases gas price for GenCos

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria's gas price hike could lead to surging electricity tariffs, threatening the fragile power supply chain amid a mounting debt crisis in the sector.

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