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

5778 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Dealers sell rice, beans, other food items at new rates as FG’s import waiver crashes prices

Economy

9 months ago

Economy at risk as Nigeria’s biggest crude oil buyer turns to another country

Energy

9 months ago

Naira gets new ranking as data shows 10 strongest currencies in Africa in April 2025

Economy

9 months ago

CBN releases new exchange rate for naira as dollar crashes to three-year low

Economy

10 months ago

Zenith, GTBank, others among 9 Nigerian banks with highest earnings from fees, commissions

Industry

10 months ago

CBEX’s biggest losers released as losses exceed N2 trillion, EFCC speaks on recovery efforts

Industry

10 months ago

Dollar crashes to three-year low as naira appreciates against pound, euro, others

Economy

10 months ago

The US dollar has hit its lowest in three years following President Donald Trump's tariff policies, while the Nigerian naira appreciated against the euro

No more N93,000/50kg bag: Dealers adjust prices as foreign rice hits Nigerian market

Industry

10 months ago

The price of rice has crashed from N93,000 in January to N65,000 per 50kg bag, caused by an oversupply from Nigeria due to the lifting of the export restrictions.

MultiChoice unveils new weekly subscription plans for DStv, GOtv

Industry

10 months ago

MultiChoice has introduced a weekly subscription plan dubbed Ka Weekie campaign to allow for accessibility and affordability for its subscribers.

Nigeria launches investigation into TikTok, Trucaller over data breach, may sanction platforms

Technology

10 months ago

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has begun an investigation into the activities of TikTok and Trucaller regarding Nigerians' data breaches.

CBEX: Names, faces allegedly behind N1.3 trillion Ponzi scheme as EFCC vows crackdown

Capital Market

10 months ago

Following promises by the EFCC to track CBEX operators, internet searches have identified names and faces of individuals allegedly linked to the platform.

Air Peace suspends operations to Enugu Airport, cites safety issues

Industry

10 months ago

Air Peace has announced a flight suspension to Enugu Airport, citing safety concerns as the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) shuts the airport.

Dangote distributes N16 billion food Items in Abuja, another Nigerian state

Economy

10 months ago

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has extended its N16 billion food programme to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Kogi State to ease the standard of living.

World Bank to release $17 billion to Nigeria to fight poverty, citizens react

Economy

10 months ago

The World Bank and the Nigerian government are planning another $17 billion loan for poverty reduction through various social investment programmes.

American refinery set to shut down after declaring $1.1bn loss as Dangote delivers fuel to US

Energy

10 months ago

Valero Energy Corp has said that it was considering shutting or restructuring its California refinery, after declaring a $1.1 billion impairment to regulators.

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