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

4547 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Customs foreign exchange rate for import duty following the appreciation of the naira in the forex market.

DMO opens two savings bonds, asks Nigerians to subscribe at 16.64 and 17.64 interest rates

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened for subscription two FGN Savings bonds at an interest rate of 16.64% and 17.64%, respectively for March 2025.

Mixed fortunes for Nigeria as oil prices fall to $73.5 per barrel, Nigeria’s 2025 budget threatened

The decline in Nigeria's Bonny Light Crude to $73,53 per barrel has been predicted to impact negatively on the country's economy, affecting the naira and the budget.

BUA, Dangote, other cement companies increase prices amid N677.4 billion profit in 2024

Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge have reported a mouthwatering profit after tax of N677.48 billion due to the cement price increase in 2024.

First mobile virtual network operator launches in Nigeria to provide cheap access to connectivity

Nigeria's first mobile virtual network operator, Liv.ing has launched in Nigeria, promising to improve services and reduce cost of living for Nigerians.

Dollar weakens again: Recent forex policy changes show impact as naira surges

The Nigerian naira continued its gain against the US dollar on Monday, March 3, 2025, trading at N1,499 per dollar, from N1,500 it traded the previous day.

LPG Expo: FG moves to peg cooking gas prices, vows to distribute free cylinders

The Nigerian government said it is working on regulating pricing for liquefied natural gas (LPG) known as cooking gas in Nigeria to accelerate adoption.

N220 million worth of prizes for grabs as FG announces 7th edition of MSME award

The Nigerian government has announced that the launch of N220 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) award for outstanding entrepreneurs

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