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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Dangote Refinery to sell shares via POS, Opay, Moniepoint as Nigerians prepare for historic IPO

Capital Market

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Lagos unveils 19 winners for N10bn MSME fund as cooperative businesses set for major boost

Industry

a month ago

Googlebook is coming: Google unveils new Android laptop to cChallenge Apple’s MacBook

Technology

a month ago

Lagos increases Governor’s Consent, Stamp Duties, other land transaction fees

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria’s ₦144.7trn debt explained: Full breakdown of Tinubu’s borrowing portfolio, major creditors

Economy

a month ago

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Cement prices soar to N13,000 per bag as Dangote, BUA adjust rates nationwide, rent hikes loom

Industry

a month ago

Lagos unveils plans for state-issued kdriver’s licence, gets FG’s approval

Economy

a month ago

Lagos State unveils a state-issued driver’s licence to enhance road safety. With 3.5 million Blue Line Rail passengers, public transport adoption is on the rise.

Access, UBA, Zenith, other Nigerian banks raise dollar rates as naira weakens amid FX pressure

Economy

a month ago

Naira weakens for the third session at N1,375.62/$ amid rising dollar demand. Nigeria's external reserves rise to $48.45bn as oil production hits 1.66m barrels daily

FG opens $20,000 grant for Nigerian startups, SMEs as REA sets new eligibility criteria

Energy

a month ago

Nigerian startups can now apply for grants up to $20,000 under the GCIP Nigeria Fund, aimed at supporting clean-tech innovations and sustainability efforts.

Cooking gas shortage hits Lagos as new LPG prices emerge, Nigerians brace for fresh increase

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria faces a potential Liquefied Petroleum Gas shortage, risking price hikes for consumers and businesses as supply tightens across Lagos depots.

DStv Stream migration sparks outrage as former Showmax users lose access to favourite shows

Industry

a month ago

Frustrated former Showmax subscribers are voicing discontent over missing shows on DStv Stream, as MultiChoice faces mounting complaints about unfulfilled promises.

NNPCL Refinery: CSOs kick against fresh Chinese MoU, alleged missing $3.5bn questions

Energy

a month ago

Civic Centre demands resignation of NNPCL CEO over $3.5bn refinery rehab concerns, urging transparency and accountability on new Chinese partnership and spending.

Three Nigerian tier-1 banks Lose ₦2.13 billion to fraud as CBN tightens controls in 2025

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria’s cashless economy faces a challenge as banks report ₦2.13 billion in fraud losses in 2025, despite declining incidents and regulatory pressures ramping up.

Moniepoint partners Women Techmakers, GDG Lagos to train future female tech leaders

Technology

a month ago

Moniepoint partners with Google Developer Group to empower Nigerian women in tech through leadership and innovation at the “Break the Pattern” event.

MTN begins compensation for poor network: How subscribers can qualify under NCC rules

Technology

a month ago

MTN Nigeria to compensate subscribers for network disruptions from November 2025 to January 2026, enhancing service quality as NCC enforces accountability standards.

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