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

6362 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Petrol price war heats up as depot owners slash rates to rival Dangote Refinery

Energy

10 months ago

Prepaid metre prices slashed for Ikeja Electric customers as Nigerian firm offers free installation

Energy

10 months ago

100,000 dollars grants up for grabs as FG opens phase 2 of CEDF to Nigerians

Money

10 months ago

FG rolls out ₦250,000 free grants for MSMEs, opens ultra-modern ICT hub in Cross River

Industry

10 months ago

After PMS, Dangote Refinery slashes cooking gas price below N800/kg, lowest in Nigeria

Energy

11 months ago

Meet Nigeria’s top 10 petroleum depot owners giving Dangote Refinery a run for its money

Energy

11 months ago

Ogunlesi’s net worth soars to $2.5bn, joins Dangote, Otedola on elite African billionaire list

Money

11 months ago

Adebayo Ogunlesi's fortunes have soared to $2.5 billion after adding $800 million in 2025, following a deal with Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's oil giant.

Naira weakens past ₦1,540/$ as dollar demand overwhelms CBN supply in FX market

Economy

11 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira has depreciated above N1,540 in the official window as forex interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria declined.

Dangote Refinery sparks hope of cheaper fuel as marketers register for direct supply

Energy

11 months ago

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) has said its members have begun registration in preparation for the nationwide fuel distribution by Dangote.

Glo cuts international call rates as Nigerian telcos hike tariffs: See new destinations and prices

Technology

11 months ago

Globacom Nigeria has slashed its International Direct Dialling (IDD) prices amid recent hikes in call, SMS and data by telecommunication companies in Nigeria.

Dealers release new price for cooking gas, data shows states with highest, cheapest costs

Energy

11 months ago

Nigerian homes are facing a rise in the price of liquefied natural gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, as major dealers and sellers hike their costs.

Zacch Adedeji’s people-first reforms transform FIRS into a development partner

Economy

11 months ago

Zaach Adedeji, the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has introduced a series of reforms, which have transformed the service into people-centric

Nigerians face higher prices as Customs revives 4% FOB charge, hikes licence fees by 1,500 per cent

Economy

11 months ago

Two new controversial policies by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have sparked strong condemnation from industry stakeholders flagged the charges as punitive.

MRS, AP, Heyden, other filling stations increase petrol prices amid new crude cost

Energy

11 months ago

Major marketers and filling stations have increased their petrol prices despite the steep drop in crude oil prices. However, some marketers project a price drop soon

CBN adjusts exchange rate to clear goods as Customs introduces 4% FOB charge

Economy

11 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adjusted the Customs exchange rate for import duty following the naira's relative stability in the forex markets.

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