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

6347 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Petrol prices may rise as another west African country imports fuel from Dangote Refinery

Energy

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Naira suffers decline in forex market as exchange gap widens

Economy

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Epstein files drag Nigeria’s oil sector into global spotlight as NNPC risks scuttle deals

Economy

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Exchange rate gap between official and parallel markets grows as naira falls

Economy

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Driving in Lagos? Here are top seven must-have documents for car owners

Industry

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FG, World Bank roll out $500 million intervention scheme for IE, EKDC, other DisCos nationwide

Energy

5 months ago

Innoson unveils 'world’s largest' CNG vehicle plant, sets to dominate Africa’s auto industry

Industry

5 months ago

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing unveils plans for Africa's largest CNG vehicle plant in Nigeria, poised to produce 3,000 vehicles yearly and create 2,000 jobs.

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Dollar is crashing: Naira maintains gain, hits intraday high of N1,358 in official window

Economy

5 months ago

The naira strengthens to ₦1,358 per dollar, the best in 24 months, driven by improved dollar liquidity and investor sentiment, easing pressure on importers.

IMF predicts new position for Nigeria among Africa’s biggest economies in 2026

Economy

5 months ago

IMF forecasts Nigeria's GDP to rise to $334 billion by 2026, overtaking Algeria as Africa's third-largest economy amid ongoing economic reforms and optimism.

New tax laws: Access, Zenith, UBA, others begin major deductions from savings account interest

Industry

5 months ago

Nigerians face a new 10% withholding tax on savings interest, sparking outrage as rising costs pressurise savers. Tax experts clarify common misconceptions.

CBN approves major rebrand as First Bank parent firm sells bank, adopts new identity

Industry

5 months ago

Quest Merchant Bank Limited emerges from FBNQuest's rebranding, post-CBN approval, promising continuity and growth in Nigeria's dynamic financial landscape.

Elon Musk sells xAI to SpaceX for $1.25 trillion to propel his net worth to $800 billion

Technology

5 months ago

Elon Musk's $1.25 trillion sale of xAI to SpaceX creates a tech powerhouse, merging AI with space, revolutionising infrastructure through space-based datacenters.

Dangote, other depot owners continue to sell petrol at high prices despite drop in crude rate

Energy

5 months ago

Nigeria’s petrol and diesel prices defy global trends, remaining high despite a 5% drop in crude oil prices, reflecting local supply pressures and tight market.

World Bank opens $250 billion global procurement, invites Nigerian firms to apply

Industry

5 months ago

The World Bank has launched a $250 billion procurement window for Nigerian firms, offering thousands of global contract opportunities across various sectors.

Andray Finance takes on predatory loan apps with AI-powered SaaS platform

Economy

5 months ago

Andray Finance's new SaaS platform aims to combat predatory lending in Nigeria, ensuring fairness and privacy while empowering informal workers with solutions.

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