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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Read it and it’s gone: WhatsApp unveils new self-deleting messages feature

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Dollar rallies to four-week high as Middle East crisis Deepens, naira weakens across markets

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FCCPC, telecom operators dispute: How a ₦400bn market became the centre of regulatory tension

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Top 10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria in 2026 as food prices rise

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N1,413 per litre: Marketers release fresh petrol prices in northern states

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Petrol prices in Maiduguri soar to N1,413 per litre, the highest in Nigeria. Middle East tensions and domestic refining impact fuel costs across northern Nigeria.

Samsung ends software updates for 3 popular Galaxy phones in May 2026, full list revealed

Technology

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Samsung ends update support for Galaxy A13, A23 LTE, and M33 5G from May 2026, leaving users vulnerable. Upgrade for enhanced security and continued software support

Lagos cracks down on illegal loan apps, sanctions 15 money lenders over sharp practices

Industry

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Lagos State sanctions 15 money-lending firms for unethical practices, sealing offices to protect vulnerable borrowers and ensure compliance with operational rules.

LG highlights energy-saving refrigerators as Nigerians battle rising electricity costs

Technology

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Discover LG's energy-efficient inverter refrigerators designed to combat rising electricity costs in Nigeria, enhancing food preservation and reducing spoilage.

Aliko Dangote shuts down two companies, gives reasons

Industry

a month ago

Aliko Dangote has shut down two companies due to foreign exchange challenges, shifting to dollar revenue. He prioritises Nigeria's industrialisation.

Data shows Dangote Refinery’s price adjustments in 2026; 6 hikes, 3 cuts

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery's petrol price adjustments in early 2026 reveal market volatility, with significant March cuts offering relief amidst economic pressures.

Meta launches WhatsApp Incognito Mode: Nigerians can now chat with AI privately

Technology

a month ago

Meta introduces Incognito Chat Mode on WhatsApp, enabling private AI conversations for Nigerians without saving chats, enhancing user privacy and data safety.

High crude oil cost: AP, MRS, others increase petrol depot prices, filling stations adjust fast

Energy

a month ago

Nigerian petrol prices have risen amidst global crude oil costs, straining consumers with transport fares and food inflation as experts warn of further pressure.

CBN releases fresh exchange rates as naira falls, Access, UBA, Zenith other banks price dollar high

Economy

a month ago

Naira trades low amid decreased forex turnover, revealing the fragility of Nigeria's market. Rising costs challenge businesses in this import-dependent economy.

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