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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Dangote Refinery raises petrol price as depot rates hit N1,200 per litre

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ECOWAS invites Nigerians to apply for $65,000 Startup Award, unveils criteria for applicants

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Full List: 7 African phone brands you may not know, their countries of origin

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UBA, Mikano Motor launch vehicle financing scheme, unveils eligibility, target audience

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Lagos takes the lead as FAAC revenue surges: Full list of Nigeria’s top 10 states in H1 2026

Economy

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N3trn AfCFTA Customs deal: How Nigeria’s home-grown PPP model Is winning Africa’s trade future

Economy

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Nigeria's Customs Modernisation Project, rooted in indigenous tech, is hailed as a model for AfCFTA's $3.1bn customs transformation, showing its potential.

Petrol prices rise as depots hike rates amid $90 crude oil surge, new pump prices emerge

Energy

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Petrol prices in Nigeria surge as depot operators raise rates amid rising global crude oil costs and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, threatening consumer expenses.

Jeff Bezos closes in on 30% stake acquisition in top Premiership club, Dangote drops Arsenal bid

Money

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A consortium led by Jeff Bezos nears a deal for a 30% stake in Liverpool FC, potentially valuing the club at $6bn and reshaping its future in football.

Otedola becomes Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire as net worth hits new high, Dangote moves up

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Femi Otedola's net worth soared by $600 million in five months, driven by First HoldCo's 200% surge, as Africa’s billionaire wealth climbs to $132 billion in 2026.

US revokes over 175,000 visas under Trump: Who ss affected and why

Money

a month ago

Over 175,000 US visas have been revoked due to criminal activity and immigration violations, highlighting stricter enforcement under Trump’s administration.

NGX OGs: Meet Nigerian companies worth N1 trillion as Nigeria exchange becomes biggest globally

Capital Market

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Airtel Africa leads Nigeria's NGX with a market cap of N21.8 trillion, driving innovation across sectors as 25 firms reshape the economic landscape.

Filling stations defy Dangote’s N50 per litre petrol price slash, release fresh rates

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery cuts ex-depot petrol price by N50 to N1,165, but most Nigerian filling stations keep prices high, frustrating motorists and transport workers.

SEC unveils how Nigerians can recover unclaimed dividends, inherited assets

Capital Market

a month ago

The SEC launches a national campaign in Abuja to help Nigerians recover dormant capital market assets, including unclaimed dividends and inherited shares.

6 African countries where Nigerians, others can travel to without a visa

Industry

a month ago

Chad plans to abolish entry visas for all Africans by January 1, 2027, enhancing travel and fostering tourism, trade, and regional integration across the continent.

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