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

7069 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Nigerians react as Dangote Refinery discloses new priority areas after successful takeoff

Energy

2 years ago

"N500k/person": List emerges as NDIC is set to pay depositors of 20 failed banks N16.18bn dividends

Industry

2 years ago

Official and black market exchange rates gap closes as naira sets new record

Economy

2 years ago

Price of cooking gas set to crash as vessels loaded with LPG arrive Lagos

Energy

2 years ago

Opay speaks after NIBBS orders banks to disconnect non-deposit financial institutions

Technology

2 years ago

Paystack reacts as NIBBS orders banks to disconnect Flutterwave, others from apps, other channels

Technology

2 years ago

Naira gains over N100 against the dollar in the official market as FX inflows hits $11bn

Economy

2 years ago

Nigeria recorded improved foreign exchange inflow in two months, leading to the naira appreciating in the official and parallel markets, CBN data says.

“No more $10,000:” Canada announces changes to Proof of Funds for Nigerians, others

Money

2 years ago

The Canadian immigration authorities have adjusted proof of funds requirements for international students wishing to study in the county effective January 1, 2024.

Energy company set to roll out 12,000 electric buses in Nigeria, targets local assembly

Energy

2 years ago

Oando Clean Energy is planning to deploy 12,000 electric buses across Nigeria after releasing two in Lagos as the firm says it targets local assembly by 2026

“No More N783/$:” Again, Nigeria Customs announces new exchange rate for cargo clearance

Maritime

2 years ago

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced an upward review of its exchange rate for cargo clearance by 22.8% from N783.17 to N952 per dollar effective immediately.

Boost for electricity as new firm set to begin 1GW Solar PV manufacturing plant in Nigeria

Energy

2 years ago

The Infrastructure Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with international firms to begin the manufacture of Solar PV plant in Nigeria.

NIBBS to remove Flutterwave, other non-deposit financial institutions from fund transfer channels

Industry

2 years ago

The Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBBS) has directed commercial banks to disconnect non-deposit financial institutions from its Instant Payment platforms.

Otedola emerges second Nigerian billionaire with Shares in two firms worth over N1trn

Money

2 years ago

Femi Otedola's investments in First Bank and Geregu Power have made him the second Nigerian billionaire with stakes in two companies worth over N1 trillion.

CBN speaks as PoS Operators Consider Hike in Charges, Resort to Naira Buying as Cash Scarcity Bites

Economy

2 years ago

Point of Sale (PoS) operators are considering a hike in charges as CBN said commercial banks are to blame for the current shortage in cash supply across Nigeria.

After Sanofi, GSK, another consumer giant moves to dissolve operations in Nigeria, gives reasons

Industry

2 years ago

Procter & Gamble, a leading consumer goods manufacturer has indicated interest in ending its on-ground operations in Nigeria, citing macroeconomic challenges

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