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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Fresh start For NNPC as FG cancels N5.57 trillion, $1.42 billion legacy debt

Energy

9 months ago

NNPC: Nigeria's $2.8 billion AKK gas pipeline to commence Operation in 2026

Energy

9 months ago

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FX reserves surge to 7-year high, raising fresh hope for naira in 2026

Economy

9 months ago

Port Harcourt Refinery continues to supply siesel despite shutdown

Energy

9 months ago

New Tax Law: Air Peace CEO Onyema reveals airfares may hit N1 million For domestic flights

Industry

9 months ago

Rebrand fails to stem the tide as subscribers continue to dump T2 in droves

Technology

9 months ago

Integrity shock: ICPC scores NNPC zero, ranks national oil company low despite fresh profits

Energy

9 months ago

The NNPC scores zero in the ICPC's 2025 Ethics Scorecard, highlighting corruption concerns. Only 14% of federal agencies meet compliance, raising governance alarms.

Dangote, NNPC, others crash petrol prices by N153 per litre, data shows cheapest, costliest states

Energy

9 months ago

Nigeria’s petrol prices have fallen by ₦153 per litre, now averaging ₦1,061.35, revealing state disparities and offering relief to consumers amid market volatility.

NNPC reveals directors’ pay as profit hits N5.4 trillion, board and staff costs soar

Energy

9 months ago

NNPC's director fees rise to N4.096 billion amid zero employee resignations in 2024, as scrutiny of soaring administrative costs intensifies amid economic pressures.

Air Peace sends message to passengers about night flights across West Africa

Economy

9 months ago

Air Peace transitions regional flights to daytime from 2nd February 2026, enhancing passenger comfort, punctuality, and regional connectivity across West Africa.

CBN moves to crash dollar with $150 million amid drop in inflow, naira’s gain

Economy

9 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria intervenes with $150m to stabilise the forex market as the naira appreciates amid declining FX inflows and rising external reserves.

Lagos to trim its levies from 65 to 9 in 2026, phases out bicycles, trucks, canoes, other taxes

Economy

9 months ago

Lagos state aims to simplify taxes by reducing 65 levies to nine by 2026, easing business burdens and enhancing compliance while introducing new unique charges.

Dollar flood hits Nigeria: Forex inflows surge, giving naira fresh lifeline

Economy

9 months ago

Nigeria's forex position improved in 2025 with net dollar inflows reaching $41.73 billion, a 12.3% increase, despite a dip in August attributed to weaker sources.

Nigeria's NUPRC achieves top score in ICPC ethics evaluation, signaling investor confidence

Energy

9 months ago

NUPRC ranks highest in the ICPC's 2025 ethics assessment, showing significant reforms under Gbenga Komolafe, boosting investor confidence in Nigeria's oil sector.

10 mobile banking threats that could wipe out your Money in 2026”

Technology

9 months ago

Discover the top 10 mobile banking threats for Nigerians in 2026, including AI phishing scams, fake apps, and public Wi-Fi hacking, vital insights for protection.

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