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

5975 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Elon Musk’s starlink to power Nigerian smartphone users with direct 5G connection

Technology

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Application open: Nigerian business owners to get N500,000 grant quarterly

Industry

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FG revokes petrol import licences of MRS, other importers, giving Dangote Refinery strong boost

Energy

a month ago

How tax reform could unlock Nigeria’s economic growth and reduce oil dependence

Economy

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FCMB meets CBN’s N500 billion recapitalisation target, set to open branches overseas

Industry

a month ago

Full list of 33 banks operating in Nigeria and how they stand on CBN recapitalisation requirement

Economy

a month ago

Dollar hits 5-month high as CBN releases new exchange rate

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's naira weakens to N1,405.62 against the dollar despite rising FX inflows and improved reserves, signalling a potential convergence in the exchange market.

Dangote, others to cut petrol prices as oil tumbles after Trump signals quick end to Iran war

Energy

a month ago

Global oil prices plummet following Trump’s remarks on the Iran conflict, prompting potential petrol price cuts in Nigeria as supply concerns ease in markets.

Dangote, N1,175/Litre: Depot owners announce fresh petrol prices nationwide as crude oil surges

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria faces steep petrol price hikes as the Dangote Refinery adjusts rates amid global oil market disruptions, driven by the ongoing Israel–US–Iran conflict.

Quest Merchant Bank clears N50bn capital hurdle, signals strong comeback after First HoldCo Exit

Industry

a month ago

Quest Merchant Bank meets the N500bn capital requirement, boosting its capacity to finance major projects across Nigeria's economy after ownership change.

New international airport begins operation in Nigeria, Shippers Council boss hails move

Industry

a month ago

Gateway International Airport's launch revolutionises Nigeria's aviation and logistics, boosting cargo efficiency in West Africa, aided by Abiodun's initiatives.

Two big banks in Nigeria to merge as CBN recapitalisation ends in 21 days

Industry

a month ago

Tension mounts as two major Nigerian banks explore merger talks ahead of the CBN's recapitalisation deadline, amid $706 million in fresh foreign investments.

N2,000 per litre: Nigeria faces major fuel price hikes as oil hits $117

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria faces fuel price hikes as global crude oil surges near $117/barrel, raising concerns over economic strain and household budgets amid Middle East tensions.

MRS N1,057: Marketers begin price war, filling stations adjust pumps nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Fuel prices in Nigeria soar past N1,000 per litre amid fierce competition among marketers. Experts warn petrol could hit N1,500 without urgent refinery restoration.

From ₦10 to ₦50: How inflation is silently erasing Nigeria’s small naira notes

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's currency is experiencing a 'stealth redenomination' as small naira notes vanish and Inflation is reshaping consumer behaviour and showing economic trouble.

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