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

6915 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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PalmPay launches NightGuard to protect night transfers with extra verification

Industry

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Full list: Meet Nigerian banks with over N20 trillion assets amid surge in earnings

Industry

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FAAN raises age limit for vehicles used for airport taxis, operators protest

Industry

an hour ago

N166.7trn debt: Every Nigerian now owes N716,822 as Tinubu borrows N7trn in 3 months

Economy

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It’s Mandatory: Lagos offers N15,000 yearly health insurance to all residents

Industry

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Lagos Onion Prices Surge Over 200% as Shortages Pushes Rates to New Levels

Economy

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Nigeria’s petrol supply Rises as imports fall 26%: What it means for pump prices

Energy

20 hours ago

Nigeria’s petrol receipts rose 11% in August as imports fell 26%, led by Dangote, but stronger supply has yet to prove lower pump prices for Nigerian consumers.

Telecom networks reshape Nigerian healthcare with remote surgery, kdrug checks

Technology

21 hours ago

Telecommunications are reshaping Nigerian healthcare through remote robotic surgery, medicine authentication, teleconsultations and maternal care nationwide.

Ecobank to disburse $2.6 billion loan to women-led SMEs and agribusinesses

Industry

21 hours ago

Ecobank targets a $2.6bn loan portfolio by 2030 for women-led businesses and agricultural SMEs, backed by training, digital tools and pan-African trade.

CBN unveils new dollar rate as naira begins week firm against USD, other currencies

Economy

21 hours ago

Naira gains against the US dollar as forex turnover rises 8.9% to $2.25bn, while the CBN rate cut to 23% raises questions about demand for naira assets now.

After Uber’s exit, Bolt, inDrive drivers plan October shutdown in Lagos, demand 10% commission cap

Economy

a day ago

Lagos commuters face possible October disruption as AUATON drivers protest Bolt and inDrive over fares, commissions, rising costs and the 10% commission cap.

Fuel depot prices fall across Nigeria as petrol drops to ₦1,303, diesel sheds ₦100

Energy

a day ago

Petrol and diesel depot prices fall across Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar, with diesel down ₦100 in Lagos and petrol at ₦1,303 in Port Harcourt now.

DMO releases Tinubu’s three month borrowings as Nigeria’s public debt hits N166 trillion

Economy

a day ago

Nigeria’s public debt reached ₦166.79 trillion by June 2026, up ₦7.44 trillion in three months, as domestic borrowing led the portfolio, latest DMO data shows.

New foreign airline set to commence operations in Nigeria, FG announces date

Industry

a day ago

Saudia Airlines will launch direct Abuja-Jeddah flights on December 1, 2026, boosting access for Nigerian pilgrims, businesses, students and investors nationwide.s

Nigerian firm launches car-for-cash loan at 4.5% interest for vehicle owners

Industry

a day ago

Options Financial Services launches Car-for-Cash, letting eligible Nigerian vehicle owners access funds at 4.5% interest without surrendering their cars today.

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