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

6325 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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TCN alerts five Nigerian states of power outages, disruption to affect neigbouring country

Energy

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Paystack takes over as Nigerian banking startup ends operation

Industry

a month ago

TCN alerts three states of 30-day power outage amid ongoing upgrade

Energy

a month ago

FG releases amount used to repay Chinese, other debts as World Bank cancels loan request

Economy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery releases fresh petrol prices 24 hours after rate cut, depot operators join

Energy

a month ago

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Economy

a month ago

WhatsApp rolls out Channel Status on Android, iOS after Meta announced paid subscriptions

Technology

a month ago

WhatsApp's Channel Status feature offers temporary updates for enhanced follower engagement, helping channel admins share announcements without cluttering feeds.

Dangote Refinery, NIPCO, Rainoil, others raise cooking gas prices as LPG hits over N2,000/kg

Energy

a month ago

Nigerians are facing rising cooking gas prices as depot rates soar. Geopolitical tensions and market volatility spark calls for government intervention.

CBN expands operating perimeter of PoS operators to 70 metres

Industry

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has relaxed PoS operating rules, extending the radius to 70 metres and compliance deadline to August 1, 2026, amid fraud concerns.

Paystack, Flutterwave, other payment processors threaten to suspend Verve Card, give reasons

Technology

a month ago

Payment processors have threatened to suspend Verve card transactions over regulatory violations, impacting millions of Nigerians amidst calls for fair competition.

12 cheapest smartphones you can still buy under ₦200,000 in Nigeria in 2026

Technology

a month ago

Discover budget smartphones under ₦200,000 that boast large displays, long-lasting batteries, and impressive features. Explore models from Tecno, Infinix, and more.

Full list of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2026

Economy

a month ago

Explore how several African nations maintain low IMF debt, enhancing economic flexibility and investment in vital sectors for long-term growth opportunities.

MTN joins two telcos to restart airtime, data lending services

Technology

a month ago

MTN Nigeria plans to reinstate its Xtratime service after FCCPC's regulatory pause, as Airtel and Globacom resume airtime lending. Revenue outlook remains strong.

Meta launches paid subscriptions for FB, Instagram and WhatsApp: Features, prices and what users get

Technology

a month ago

Meta introduces subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering premium features for users and targeting creators with advanced AI tools.

Full list of Samsung phones that won’t get Android 17 updates

Technology

a month ago

Samsung's Android 17 rollout nears, but many devices, including the Galaxy S22 and A-series, miss out. Discover why your phone might be left behind.

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