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

5772 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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New Rule: Fuel tankers in Nigeria Banned from Loading Over 45,000 Litres from October

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote Refinery appoints former Duqm boss as CEO to tackle production challenges

Energy

6 months ago

Banks suspend instant alerts for cheques pending clearance as CBN issues new directive

Industry

6 months ago

New telecom operator launches with new number series, completes Integration with MTN, others

Technology

6 months ago

NNPCL to cut CNG conversion cost by 50% to ease fuel burden on Nigerians

Energy

6 months ago

Petrol marketers warn of hardship as FG unveils 5% fuel surcharge, eyes ₦796bn

Energy

6 months ago

Naira ends July at ₦1,533.55 per dollar, CBN reserves rise to $39.36bn

Economy

6 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, remained strong in the official window, ending July on a positive note, but dipped slightly relative to June exchange rate.

Dangote Refinery hikes petrol ex-depot price to N865/litre

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote Refinery and depot operators have increased their ex-depot prices to N865 per litre from N825, according to pricing data monitored by Legit.ng recently.

Dangote Refinery speaks on shutdown rumour, nears full capacity

Energy

6 months ago

The Mega Dangote Refinery denied plans to shut down the 650,000 bpd-capacity refinery for maintenance in December, labelling the report as illogical.

Meet Aliko Dangote’s three daughters, piloting affairs at billionaire’s multi-Billion dollar empire

Industry

6 months ago

Aliko Dangote's recent retirement from two of his flagship companies exposed his daughters to bigger and more elevated roles at the Dangote empire.

Fuel prices climb as crude oil surges, 7 depot owners raise rates Nationwide

Energy

6 months ago

Petrol and diesel prices surged across major depots in Lagos, Warri, and Port Harcourt as global crude oil rates spike. Pump prices are expected to change.

N796bn petrol surcharge looms: FG’s new 5% levy may hike pump prices

Energy

6 months ago

The Nigerian government is set to earn about 794 billion per annum from the proposed five per cent levy on petroleum products, including fuel and diesel.

Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat launches on App Store

Technology

6 months ago

The new Bitchat app, a Bluetooth messaging app by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, has launched on the App Store, but there is a warning about fakes.

Wema Bank joins Zenith, Access in CBN recapitalisation race, meets target ahead of deadline

Industry

6 months ago

Wema Bank Plc became the latest Nigerian bank to cross the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recapitalisation hurdle, as it has raised the required capital.

FG unveils ₦50m student grant for innovators in STEMM fields, launches August 2025

Economy

6 months ago

The Nigerian government has announced a new N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant for full-time undergraduates in universities and polytechnics.

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