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

5951 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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

Energy

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

Economy

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

Economy

17 days ago

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

Industry

18 days ago

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

Energy

18 days ago

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

Economy

18 days ago

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

Economy

18 days 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

18 days 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

19 days 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

19 days 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

19 days 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

19 days ago

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

Petrol price war looms as marketers import fuel amid Dangote Refinery’s N1,200/Litre pump price

Energy

19 days ago

Amid rising petrol prices over N1,200, Nigerian marketers import fuel to stabilise supply, challenging Dangote Refinery's dominance in the evolving market landscape.

Dealers quote new prices for rice, beans, garri, other items amid rising food inflation

Economy

19 days ago

Nigeria's food inflation rose to 12.12% in February, reversing January's decline, as prices for staples like rice and yams surged, impacting households nationwide.

Dangote Refinery, others may hike petrol prices again after US announcement on crude reserves

Energy

20 days ago

Nigeria faces potential petrol price hikes amid global oil market tensions as the Strait of Hormuz blockade escalates, with crude prices projected to reach $150.

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