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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WhatsApp launches FIFA World Cup 2026 hub to bring live match updates and team news to millions

Technology

a month ago

Key issues as Lagos unveils new tenancy bill to regulate rent hikes, agency fees

Industry

a month ago

Naira trades at new rate as CBN injects N9.71 trillion to boost value

Economy

a month ago

DStv shake-up looms as Canal+ reworks pricing, adds more channels for millions of subscribers

Industry

a month ago

No more N1,600: Dangote Refinery reverses diesel price to N1,700 per litre

Energy

a month ago

World Bank explains cancellation of $718 million loan request by Nigeria

Economy

a month ago

Petrol Landing cost changes despite a slight drop in crude oil prices

Energy

a month ago

Petrol landing costs in Nigeria drop to ₦800 per litre, raising hopes for reduced pump prices, but high logistics costs still keep prices above ₦900 in many areas.

Naira strengthens across official, black markets as FX reserves rise and dollar weakens

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's currency gains against the dollar as GDP grows by 3.89% and external reserves rise to $48.98bn, boosting investor confidence amid rising economic indices.

FG unveils how Nigerians can access 100+ free TV channels without new decoders

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria's Digital Switchover promises over 100 free TV channels, integrating existing devices without extra costs, boosting access, local content, and sustainability

Airtel, Glo restart airtime, data lending services as FCCPC suspend guidelines

Technology

a month ago

Airtel and Globacom resume airtime lending services after FCCPC suspends regulations amid ongoing legal disputes, providing relief to millions of Nigerians.

Cooking gas dealers release fresh prices in Lagos, Abuja, other cities as scarcity bites

Energy

a month ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have surged to N2,000/kg amid supply shortages and rising costs, threatening clean energy goals and food inflation nationwide.

Dangote fuel import ban suit: AGF leads defence as NNPC warns of risks to Nigeria’s energy security

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery's court bid to halt fuel import licences raises energy security concerns, as NNPC warns against restricting imports that could impact Nigeria.

You can lo longer log in: Microsoft shuts down major app on all Android devices

Technology

a month ago

Microsoft has officially retired Outlook Lite, impacting over 10 million users globally. Transition to Outlook Mobile for email access as features merge.

MTN, Airtel, other Telcos set to resume airtime, data lending as FCCPC suspends new order

Industry

a month ago

The FCCPC suspends enforcement of controversial 2025 digital lending regulations, granting relief to millions relying on airtime and data lending services.

Nigerians can now get instant phone screen repair approvals with new SLOT, Cube Cover service

Technology

a month ago

Cube Cover and SLOT Systems launch Super Fix in Nigeria, offering device protection from ₦5,000 with seamless digital claims for faster smartphone repairs.

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