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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Nigeria Revenue Service Reform: Zacch Adedeji urges leadership mindset shift for NRS success

Economy

4 months ago

Jerry Eze unveils $525,000 grant for 100 Nigerian entrepreneurs, appoints KPMG to oversee process

Industry

4 months ago

CBN dollar sales to BDCs shrink naira Gap to N65 as official, parallel rates converge

Economy

4 months ago

AMNI refutes receivership claims, says court order in Cenroc dispute misrepresented

Industry

4 months ago

Ogun becomes oil-producing state as NNPCL begins drilling at Eba Well

Energy

4 months ago

After FG’s alert, NNPC raises alarm of another power cuts as Seplat gas plant shuts down

Energy

4 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines acquires 11 aircraft to begin US flight, other routes

Industry

4 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines plans to acquire 11 aircraft and launch long-haul flights, including Lagos–New York, boosting operational efficiency and expanding routes.

How to apply for FG’s N300,000 FarmerMoni as portal iopens nationwide

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's GEEP FarmerMoni portal launches for 2025/2026, offering interest-free loans up to ₦300,000 to empower smallholder farmers and enhance food security.

FG announces 3-day power outage in 5 states as gas plant maintenance cuts 934MW

Energy

4 months ago

Nigeria's electricity generation may drop by 934.96MW due to gas facility maintenance from February 12-15, raising concerns over potential load shedding nationwide.

New cooking gas prices in Nigeria: Dealers announce latest 1kg, 3kg, 6kg, 12.5kg rates nationwide

Energy

4 months ago

Fresh LPG prices reflect currency stability in Nigeria, with local production meeting 87% of demand. Households face high retail costs despite rising supply.

CBN announces new price for dollars for parallel market traders as FX rate gap widens

Economy

4 months ago

The CBN's new forex policy grants BDCs access to the official market, boosting dollar liquidity and aiming to stabilise the naira amid widening rate gaps.

10 Nigerian states with highest foreign debt repayments in 2025 as FAAC deductions hit N455bn

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's 36 states paid N455.38bn in foreign debt service in 2025, marking a 25.77% increase. Lagos tops repayments, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.

FarmerMoni: FG opens portal for 22,000 Nigerians to apply for N300,000 interest-free loans

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's government launches FarmerMoni, offering interest-free loans up to N300,000 to 22,000 farmers, boosting productivity and promoting rural economic stability

Dangote sets new record, becomes first refinery to hit 650,000bpd capacity

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery achieves full capacity of 650,000 bpd, transforming Nigeria’s oil sector, boosting fuel supply, and reducing import dependency.

Full list: Meet 5 Nigerian banks with capitalised stocks ahead of CBN recapitalisation

Industry

4 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange Banking Index surges over 10% as CBN recapitalisation drives stability, with banks leveraging digital transformation for investor confidence.

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