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

4545 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that China, India, Belgium, the US, and France emerged as Nigeria's top five trading partners in Q4 2024.

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed that the proposed e-invoicing will enhance Nigeria's tax-to-GDP and boost the country's rating globally.

Elon Musk’s Starlink ranks second-largest internet service provider in Nigeria amid new tariff hike

Starlink, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has displaced Nigeria's FiberOne as the second-largest internet service provider in a recent data by the NCC.

FG moves to disburse $350 million Cabotage fund to Nigerians to boost economy

The Nigerian government has finally decided to disburse the $350 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund kept with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

More jobs for Nigerians as 74 Chinese companies move to invest in Nigeria’s oil industry

About 74 Chinese companies have indicated willingness to invest in Nigeria's oil and gas industry to boost investment and job creation in Nigeria.

Petroleum product marketers kick against monopoly as Dangote, NNPC engage in price war

The Petroleum Product Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has asked industry regulators to allow them to continue to import products.

Naira bounces back in the official window as traders sell dollar high in black market

The naira recovered in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, March 10, 2025, after days of depreciation, trading at N1,528 to a dollar from N1,542.

New cement firm to begin operations in Kebbi, partners sign deal for three million tonnes plant

The Kebbi State government and MSM Cement Limited have agreed to site a three million metric tonnes of cement plant in the state to create about 45,000 jobs.

First Bank announces new dollar fund for female employees with juicy interest rates

First Bank of Nigeria has launched a dollar-denominated money market fund for its female employees aimed at empowering them and helping diversify incomes.

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