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

5762 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Eurobond: Massive boost for naira as experts predict Nigeria’s reserves to hit $45bn December

Economy

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Naira ranks high among 10 best-performing currencies in Africa; full list emerges

Economy

3 months ago

Diesel prices surge nationwide as Dangote raises depot rate to N950

Energy

3 months ago

Abia to launch electric vehicles for transportation in December, targets eero emission future

Energy

3 months ago

Resilient naira rebounds as Nigeria’s eurobond sale smashes expectations, defying US threats

Economy

3 months ago

First HoldCo posts juicy N450.9 billion profit, intensifies plans for CBN recapitalisation

Industry

3 months ago

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Dangote Refinery hikes cooking gas price again as dealers Warn of Looming Shortage

Energy

3 months ago

The prices of cooking gas have risen at Dangote Refinery and depots across Nigeria, following scarcity and supply glitches reported by dealers nationwide.

Nigeria’s naira wobbles as FG secures $2.35 billion eurobond after massive 400% oversubscription

Economy

3 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira performed mixed in the foreign exchange market, falling in the official window and appreciating in the parallel segment.

FG makes mold move to sell Nigeria’s four refineries after years of inactivity

Energy

3 months ago

The Nigerian government is weighing the option of selling the country's four refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna to attract foreign investors.

Dangote Refinery’s diesel price cut sparks widespread market reaction

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria’s diesel market is witnessing a major shake-up as Dangote Refinery slashes its ex-depot diesel price to ₦910 per litre, sparking price cuts across depots.

Good news for travellers: Germany cuts visa processing time for Nigerians

Money

3 months ago

Germany has announced plans to boost its economic relationship with Nigeria by slashing its visa processing time for Nigerians to three weeks, from six.

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China defends Nigeria: 4 reasons Beijing attacks Trump uver plans to strike Africa’s biggest economy

Economy

3 months ago

The Chinese government has issued a strong warning to the US and President Donald Trump over plans to attack Nigeria due to alleged Christian killings.

Trump’s threat tests ties as U.S. slips to sixth among Nigeria’s top trade partners in 2025

Economy

3 months ago

The United States has dropped to the sixth place among Nigeria's top trade partners globally, toppled by Asia and Europe in 2025 amid Trump's threats.

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External reserves rise as naira rebounds strongly amid Trump’s threat

Economy

3 months ago

The naira staged a recovery on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, defying threats of military strike by Donald Trump to recover in the official forex market.

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Dangote Refinery slashes petrol prices as competition heats up in downstream market

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery has lowered its petrol prices at the depots to N872 per litre, down from N887 some days ago, leading to massive adjustments by operators.

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