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

4563 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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FIRS, security agencies synergise to boost revenue generation

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FG begins clampdown on illegal sellers of cooking gas as prices change

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CBN releases new exchange rate as naira gains against the dollar in all markets

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Cooking gas dealers send message to Nigerians on refills as prices change

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Top 5 African countries Nigeria imported from in 2024, data shows products, import amount

Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed Nigeria's top trading partners in 2024. An NBS report places South Africa at the top of Africa.

Controversy arises over alleged plans by NMDPRA to stop gas supply to electricity-generating firms

There is a controversy over reported plans by gas companies to halt supplies to electricity-generating companies due to N2 trillion debt. NMDPRA has debunked it.

After deal to slash fuel prices, Dangote refinery exports PMS to another African country

The Dangote Refinery has finalised plans to export petrol to Cameroon, the first for the Central Africa Republic company, which is meant to boost energy integration.

Access, Zenith, other banks impose new cash withdrawal limits as scarcity worsens

Commercial banks across Nigeria have imposed new cash withdrawal limits for over-the-counter transactions and ATMs as PoS operators hike charges again.

CBN slashes FX rates for Customs duty as naira trades at new rates in official, parallel markets

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has slashed the Customs duty rates for cargo clearance following the naira's rally in the official foreign exchange market.

Malta leads as data shows top countries Nigeria imports from in 2024

Malta has emerged as Nigeria's biggest trading partner for the third quarter of 2024, with imports surging to record levels at N7666.81 billion during the period.

Boost for naira as Nigeria’s crude oil production rises to 1.7 million barrels per day

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported an uptick in Nigeria's crude oil production in November, at 1.7 million barrels.

After acquiring 2 banks, Access Bank opens new branch in another country, CEO shares plans

Access Holding Plc has announced that its UK subsidiary, Access Bank UK Limited, has opened a wholly-owned subsidiary in Malta as part of its expansion strategies.

Electricity company proposes 163% tariff increase due to high operating costs

Aba Power Limited Electric (APLE) is seeking to increase its tariff by 163% as it disclosed that the cost of generating and distributing electricity has skyrocketed.

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