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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FG to build another project at Dangote Refinery amid ongoing longest highway in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has revealed plans to build an 80-metre-high bridge in front of the Dangote Refinery to ease traffic congestion amid highway construction.

Nigeria’s debt to World Bank to rise to $9.2bn under Tinubu as FG moves to get 6 new loans in 2025

The Nigerian government, under Bola Tinubu is set to get six new loans from the World Bank in 2025, bringing Tinubu's borrowings from the World Bank to $9.2bn.

Petrol, cooking gas prices affected as tanker drivers strike continues

There is an imminent scarcity of petroleum products as tanker drivers have embarked on strike, leading to the resurfacing of vehicles queues at petrol stations.

Again, dollar falls in foreign exchange market as official, parallel rates narrow

The US dollar crashed again in the foreign exchange market as the naira continued to surge against major currencies, closing at N1,501 per dollar on Tuesday.

Air Peace speaks on claims Its Chairman was stranded at Ekiti Airport

Air Peace, Nigeria's largest carrier, has denied reports that its Chairman, Allen Onyema, was stuck in Ekiti airport for 24 hours due to a lack of navigational aids.

Nigeria missing from list of top 10 African countries with highest debts to IMF in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report shows some African countries with the most debt exposure in 2025, ranking Egypt on top of the list with over $8bn.

Dangote takes over Nigeria petrol market as Nigerians doubt Port Harcourt, Warri refineries working

The Dangote Refinery reportedly controls about 60% of Nigeria's petrol market, contributing immensely to the decline in imports as daily PMS consumption falls.

"Recapture your entries": Customs announces changes to 4% FOB charge amid public outrage

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has asked importers to recapture their entries following the cancellation of the four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) charge.

Naira sustains gains against pound, euro, Canadian dollar as USD trades at new rates

The naira has strengthened since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched the Electronic Matching System (EFEMS). The naira rose in value against most currencies.

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