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

6337 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Depot owners raise petrol prices as Dangote, MRS, others announce fresh hikes

Energy

3 months ago

Global beverage maker, Ovaltine, to open Africa’s first manufacturing plant in Lagos

Economy

3 months ago

Fuel marketers announce decision on petrol price as landing cost crashes below Dangote’s rate

Energy

3 months ago

Petrol landing cost falls below Dangote price by N94 as imports surge

Energy

3 months ago

Eid al-Fitr: Rice hits N61,000 as food prices surge across Nigeria

Economy

3 months ago

CBN releases new dollar rates as naira slips in official window amid reserves rise

Economy

3 months ago

Moniepoint denies arresting customers, says court case targets online reputation attack

Industry

3 months ago

Moniepoint has denied customer arrest links, citing a legal case about online disinformation. The company addresses orchestrated distrust efforts.

NUPRC reveals firms bidding for Nigeria’s 50 oil blocks at oil auction

Energy

3 months ago

NUPRC confirms completion of pre-qualification for Nigeria's 2025 oil licensing round, allowing only qualified firms to access critical data and enhance investment.

Ogun unveils new pension scheme: Governor says retirees to earn up to 280 per cent

Economy

3 months ago

Ogun's new Additional Pension Benefit offers retirees up to 280% of annual emoluments, ensuring timely payments and restoring trust, applauded by labour leaders.

Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks raise interest rates on savings accounts

Economy

3 months ago

Nigerian banks, led by CBN's new policy, raise savings interest rates. But inflation outpaces yields, leaving many households feeling financial strain.

CBN releases new exchange rate for Access, UBA, Zenith, others as naira rises

Economy

3 months ago

The naira appreciates by 0.99% to ₦1,344.42/dollar, supported by $50 billion reserves amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions impacting market stability.

How to apply as FG opens portal for iDICE Startup Bridge applications, over $7k grant up for grabs

Technology

3 months ago

Nigeria has launched the iDICE Startup Bridge, granting early-stage entrepreneurs up to N10 million in support, mentorship, and access to equity to boost innovation.

Marketers release new petrol prices as Iran tensions shake global oil supply

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria faces rising petrol prices as global crude supply disruptions impact costs. Analysts warn of volatility ahead, urging improved domestic refining policies.

Dangote seals $4.2 billion gas deal with Chinese firm for Ethiopia’s biggest fertiliser project

Economy

3 months ago

Dangote Industries secures a $4.2 billion gas deal for a $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Ethiopia, enhancing agriculture and creating thousands of jobs in East Africa.

New exchange rate emerges as naira climbs in official and parallel markets

Industry

3 months ago

The naira appreciates in official and parallel markets as the CBN injects $700 million, boosting confidence and pushing reserves past $50 billion.

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