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

6977 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Oracle’s Larry Ellison briefly dethrones Elon Musk as world’s richest man

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Work, earn in dollars: Apple opens 2026 Internship Applications, $9k monthly pay available

Technology

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Naira rally narrows FX gap to just N10 as CBN targets $1bn monthly remittances

Economy

a year ago

Nigeria’s FX inflows surge 354% to N609bn as CBN eyes $1bn monthly diaspora remittances

Economy

a year ago

Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has revealed that foreign inflows into the Nigerian stock market rose by 354.4% in 2025 to N609.73 billion.

Pastor Jerry Eze's YouTube earnings hit N2 billion, emerges richest content creator in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and Convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers Declaration, has earned a whopping N10.6 billion from YouTube.

Naira hits highest level in months at N1,497 per dollar, black market rates appreciate

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, is on a bullish run against the US dollar, appreciating to N1,497 per dollar and N1,525 in the parallel segment of the FX market.

Petrol prices surge to N1,700/L as NUPENG strike shuts Dangote Refinery and depots nationwide

Energy

a year ago

The Industrial action by members of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has caused a sharp rise in petrol prices, hitting N1,700.

Apply now: Tech Policy Press 2026 fellowship offers Nigerians $10,000 stipend and global exposure

Industry

a year ago

Tech Policy Press has invited Nigerians to apply for its 2026 fellowship programme, which will expose them to global opportunities and financial freedom.

New fuel prices emerge as Dangote, other depots shut down over NUPENG nationwide strike

Energy

a year ago

The NUPENG's nationwide strike has led to the closure of depots, including Dangote Refinery, as tanker drivers denied access to loading to marketers across Nigeria.

Opportunities: UNICEF internship, FG cash transfer, SMEDAN grants you shouldn't miss

Economy

a year ago

There are several life-changing opportunities every Nigerian must apply for in 2025. Recent data has identified three opportunities for youths and entrepreneurs.

New exchange rate: CBN crashes dollar as naira appreciates to N1,506 in official window

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has appreciated to N1,506 per dollar on Monday, September 8, 2025, due to foreign exchange inflows into the FX markets.

Myths, facts about 5% fossil fuel tax as FG exempts 3 products

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government has introduced 5% surcharge on petrol and diesel, leading to debate. However, a tax expert, Aderonke Atoyebi, explains the myths and facts.

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