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

6386 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Naira trades high, British Pound Rises as FX traders abandon dollar

Economy

a year ago

Concerns grow as Nigeria ranks high in Chinese surveillance technology adoption in Africa

Technology

a year ago

Naira records highest appreciation in one month as CBN pumps more FX

Economy

a year ago

When London stood still For Nigerian tax icon, Zacch Adedeji

Economy

a year ago

More jobs for Nigerians as electric vehicle company commences operations in Nigeria

Industry

a year ago

Tinubu approves as Regional Maritime Bank set to begin operation in Nigeria

Maritime

a year ago

Access, Zenith, UBA, authorised dealers sell dollar at cheaper rate as naira stabilises

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has maintained stability against the dollar in the forex market on Thursday, May 22, 2025, trading at N1,582.96 per dollar.

Top 10 African Countries with lowest debt to IMF in 2025 as Nigeria exits debtors’ list

Economy

a year ago

The International Monetary Fund has released the list of debtor countries, showing the top African countries with the least debt exposure following Nigeria's exit.

Elon Musk Rival: Shettima explains sector Dangote should have invested $19bn Refinery money

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian government has praised Aliko Dangote for choosing Nigeria over wealth in building the Dangote Refinery, saying he would have been $120bn richer.

MTN launches new Instant payment service, firm's BankTech processes over $500m in loans

Technology

a year ago

The MTN Group has launched an instant payment service, MoMo Pay, a digital platform for small businesses, allowing them to perform digital transactions.

Dangote Refinery begins mew product, billionaire’s daughter confirms partnership

Industry

a year ago

According to Fatima Aliko Dangote, the Dangote Refinery has signed an agreement with Vinmar Group to export Dangote Polypropylene to the international market

Dealers crash dollar as CBN releases new FX rates amid naira’s appreciation

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira continued its rise against the dollar in all foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, closing at N1,582.50 per dollar.

French firm, Canal+, to take over DStv, GOtv owner, MultiChoice

Industry

a year ago

The deal to acquire MultiChoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, by , Canal+, is at an advanced stage, with the South African government giving conditions

How to apply for Access Bank’s $100 million loan for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

Access Bank has secured a $100 million loan facility for women-led businesses in Nigeria to expand growth and employment opportunities in the country.

Marketers choose Togo route for fuel Imports as Dangote slashes petrol prices

Energy

a year ago

Nigerian petroleum product marketers now import fuel through the Lome Port in Togo, citing the Nigerian government's decision to promote naira transactions.

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