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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Access, Zenith, other banks release USSD codes to borrow Airtime, data after telcos suspend service

Technology

a month ago

Dangote Refinery opens 2026 graduate trainee programme, gives young Nigerians 18-month opportunity

Energy

2 months ago

Aliko Dangote unveils 20,000MW power project, set to challenge Otedola’s Geregu in energy sector

Energy

2 months ago

Cooking gas price jumps by N100 as Dangote Refinery, dealers release new LPG rates nationwide

Energy

2 months ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu Overtakes Johann Rupert, gains $8.8bn to become Africa’s second-richest man

Money

2 months ago

Nigerian banks raise staff salaries as Access, Zenith, UBA, Wema spend ₦1 trillion on workers

Industry

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike as depot prices crash amid falling crude oil

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike, restoring rates to ₦1,275 per litre as falling crude prices stabilise Nigeria's petroleum market, easing concerns.

Reps spokesperson backs Oyedele to fix 2025 capital projects delays, restore budget discipline

Economy

2 months ago

Hon. Philip Agbese has endorsed Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, saying his expertise will boost Nigeria's budget process and ensure economic discipline.

N1,350 per litre: New petrol depot prices emerge after Dangote Refinery’s price hike

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery's petrol price rises to N1,350 per litre, igniting concerns of further increases nationwide amidst volatile market conditions impacting millions.

Presidency, NCC, FCCPC under fire as Nigeria’s airtime credit crisis leaves 40 million stranded

Industry

2 months ago

Major telecom operators suspend airtime credit, impacting 40 million Nigerians. Controversial licensing raises regulatory questions amid silence from key officials.

Nigerians to enter fewer countries visa-free as passport climbs in global ranking

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's passport index rises to 89th, yet visa-free access drops to 44 countries, highlighting mixed travel opportunities amid domestic challenges.

Banks seize Airtime, data loan market from MTN, Airtel as GTBank, FirstBank offer cheaper rates

Industry

2 months ago

Guaranty Trust Bank's Quick Airtime Loan offers interest rates from 2.95%, disrupting telecoms' hold on airtime lending, enhancing financial inclusion for Nigerians.

Naira falls as dollar demand surges, Access, UBA, Zenith quote higher exchange rates

Economy

2 months ago

Naira depreciates to N1,366.56 per dollar amid rising FX demands as CBN cuts interventions. Analysts predict potential stability if investor confidence increases.

Petrol depot prices cross N1,300 per litre amid high Crude oil cost, filling stations adjust prices

Energy

2 months ago

Petrol prices in Nigeria exceed N1,300/litre as global crude volatility persists, prompting fears of further hikes amid rising demand for alternative energy sources.

NCC’s compensation policy wins praise as group hails Maida for asking telcos to teward subscribers

Technology

2 months ago

NCAN praises NCC's new policy mandating telecom operators to automatically compensate subscribers for poor service, ensuring accountability and network upgrades.

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