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

6391 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Dealers crash price of rice by N20,000 per 50kg bag as food costs reduce nationwide

Industry

a year ago

Lagos government begins crackdown on illegal rent fees, hikes, quack estate agents

Industry

a year ago

Nigeria’s budget in trouble as oil production slumps amid increase in reserves

Energy

a year ago

Nigerian company wins 3 oil blocks in Angola amid rising reserves

Energy

a year ago

Aba power moves to roll out 40,000 prepaid metres after providing uninterrupted power

Energy

a year ago

Abuja Investment Compay clocks 30, celebrates Legacy of Smart Investments

Industry

a year ago

First Bank announces system upgrades, deactivates ATM cards, PoS, web terminals for 24 hours

Industry

a year ago

First Bank Nigeria has announced the shutdown of its major transaction platforms, including cars, ATMs, PoS, and web terminals for system maintenance.

CBN refuses to adjust FX rates for cargo clearance despite naira’s gain in all markets

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not yet adjusted the Customs FX rate for cargo clearance for the second day, despite the naira's appreciation.

UK adds 200 new roles to skilled worker visa, social media influencers now included

Money

a year ago

The United Kingdom government has updated its skilled worker visa, adding over 200 new roles, including social media influencers, electricians and plumbers.

Nigeria gains new position in Africa as oil and gas reserves hits new high

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian Upstream and Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that Nigeria's official petroleum reserves have risen to 37.28 billion barrels.

Scammers hack Nigerian bank, steal N10 billion, 818 accounts identified as other banks upgrade

Money

a year ago

A Nigerian court has issued a freezing order on 818 bank accounts suspected to be involved in the theft of N10 billion from Hope Payment Service Bank.

Energy rights group backs naira-for-crude policy, warns new NNPCL leadership against dubious reforms

Energy

a year ago

An Energy rights group has hailed the revival of the naira-for-crude policy, asking the new NNPC leadership to avoid the pitfalls of the former NNPC leaders.

WhatsApp introduces 7 new features for calls chats, video, And Channels

Technology

a year ago

The popular messaging platform, WhatsApp, has added seven new features across chats, calls, video and channels to enhance user experience and also to compete.

Sterling Bank explains reason for launching free transfers to all banks

Industry

a year ago

Sterling Bank has finally explained why it removed charges on online transfers to other banks, saying the move was to ease the pressure points of its customers.

Naira gains against dollar as CBN reports highest remittance inflows in 5 years

Economy

a year ago

The naira rebounded against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, April 10, 2025, closing at N1,634.500 from N1,644 per dollar.

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