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

6957 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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US releases three visa categories Nigerians can still apply for in Abuja despite global pause

Money

a month ago

WhatsApp to charge Nigerian businesses per message from October 1: What companies need to know

Technology

a month ago

Western Union, MoneyGram, other IMTOs send $947m to Nigerians as remittances near $1bn

Economy

a month ago

N1,300/L: Dangote petrol price hike sends depot rates soaring across Nigeria

Energy

a month ago

N1,650/kg: Cooking gas price rise in Abuja as Lagos depots rise to new levels

Energy

a month ago

DStv Premium vs streaming: How much Nigerians could save with sports channels

Technology

a month ago

Poor quality: Dangote Refinery takes major decision against fuel importers as landing cost crashes

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery may halt petrol supply to marketers blending imported fuel, citing quality concerns and market uncertainty amid rising petrol prices in Nigeria.

OPay breaks silence as Nigerians identify alleged sources of viral shut down rumour

Industry

a month ago

OPay has dismissed false shutdown claims circulating online, assuring customers their funds are safe. The fintech remains operational despite unfounded accusations.

CBN strengthens naira’s value, mops up N4.72 trillion excess liquidity via OMO bills

Economy

a month ago

The CBN auctions N4.73 trillion in OMO bills to reduce liquidity and boost the naira's value, drawing strong investor demand amid rising yields close to 20%.

Petrol prices near N1,400 as landing cost crashes, Dangote defends fuel hikes

Energy

a month ago

Petrol prices near N1,400 per litre as Dangote Refinery hikes rates thrice in a week, intensifying cost pressures amidst falling global crude prices.

New cement price: FCCPC turns up heat on Dangote, BUA, others

Industry

a month ago

FCCPC probes Nigeria's cement industry as prices soar past ₦15,000 for a 50kg bag, questioning production costs amid a housing crisis and market disparities.

No More N1,338/$: Naira surges as Nigeria’s forex reserves hit $53.3bn, investors return

Economy

a month ago

Naira strengthens to N1,337.28 per dollar amid improved liquidity; Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.3 billion, signalling positive economic stability.

YouTube expands 24/7 stations to creators, podcasts and media channels

Technology

a month ago

YouTube expands its 24/7 Stations feature, allowing creators to build continuous channels, boosting viewer engagement and positioning against ad-supported streamers.

MultiChoice new owner unleashes high-tech war on DStv, GOtv pirates across Africa

Technology

a month ago

Canal+ combats illegal streaming of DStv and GOtv in Africa with advanced technology like ISP blocking and forensic watermarking, disrupting piracy operations.

FG opens N10bn TETFund Research Grant portal: How lecturers can apply

Economy

a month ago

The Federal Government allocates N10bn for the 2026 National Research Fund, targeting 30 thematic areas to support public university lecturers' research initiatives.

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