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

6977 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Band A, Band B users in trouble as FG plans to remove electricity subsidy

Energy

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Osun tops Nigeria’s cheapest states as inflation climbs: Full ranking revealed

Economy

5 months ago

FG floats Africa’s first maritime, Blue Economy Television

Maritime

5 months ago

Naira ranks second best-performing African currency against dollar in 2026

Economy

5 months ago

Nigeria's debt per capita hits N66,250 as public debt soars to N159.28 trillion under Tinubu

Economy

5 months ago

Dealers crash price of 50kg bag of rice as farmers scale back farming

Industry

5 months ago

Cooking gas price surges, depots, dealers release new rates per kilogram nationwide

Energy

5 months ago

LPG prices in Nigeria surge to N1,500 per kg as global crude prices rise, escalating household energy costs and straining budgets amid increasing frustration.

Naira surges to N1,343 as dollar liquidity rises in FX market

Economy

5 months ago

Nigeria's naira gains 0.92% at the official market amid increased dollar liquidity, yet global oil price decline raises uncertainties for FX inflows.

Dangote Refinery prepares to launch $5bn Africa’s Largest IPO, experts speculate date

Capital Market

5 months ago

Dangote Refinery plans Africa's largest IPO, potentially raising $5 billion, offering 5-10% equity for pan-African investors to boost Nigeria's economy and exports.

MTN Nigeria launches Africa’s fastest internet: 25Gbps sets new record

Technology

5 months ago

MTN Nigeria and Huawei achieve a landmark 25Gbps microwave link, transforming connectivity and paving the way for advanced 5G applications in Nigeria.

FG slashes tariffs on 127 items: Rice, cars drop sharply, zero duty on medicines & machinery

Economy

5 months ago

Nigeria's 2026 Fiscal Policy slashes import duties on essential goods to combat inflation. Mixed reactions emerge over impacts on local industries and job security.

Depot owners keep fuel prices steady, Dangote Refinery lowers petrol prices despite high crude costs

Energy

5 months ago

Nigerian motorists benefit from steady PMS and AGO prices, thanks to Dangote Refinery's influence, despite rising global crude costs and cautious market sentiment.

Petrol prices surge in Nigeria’s border towns, Ogun, others pay highest rates

Energy

5 months ago

Border communities in Nigeria face petrol prices soaring to N1,400 per litre, driven by high demand and poor logistics, as residents call for urgent intervention.

Naira surges 1.58 as dollar liquidity improves, bond markets weakens

Industry

6 months ago

Nigeria's naira strengthens 1.58% amid improved liquidity and investor confidence, but oil market volatility and structural issues pose risks to its recovery.

FG moves to crash palm oil prices, slashes import tariffs by 17 per cent

Economy

6 months ago

The Federal Government has slashed import tariffs on palm oil, rice, and sugar to combat rising food costs and improve affordability, providing relief for consumers.

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