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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Ponzi Schemes: NDIC Unveils Money Traps Nigerians Must Avoid

Industry

4 days ago

Diesel price surpasses N3,500 in UK as Dangote, marketers release Nigerian rates

Energy

4 days ago

Lagos announces types of buses no longer allowed on the roads, pushes for new models

Industry

4 days ago

Marketers release new fuel prices as experts explain reason for high rates

Energy

4 days ago

Uber pays eligible Nigerian drivers ₦40,000 after exit, deducts debts

Technology

4 days ago

DStv unveils free sports access, upgrades compact plus customers to Premium

Industry

6 days ago

Flutterwave CEO Agboola named among world’s top 100 fintech leaders, Uzochukwu reacts

Technology

6 days ago

Dr Stanley Uzochukwu congratulates Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola on joining FinTech Magazine’s 2026 Top 100, amid the company’s expansion beyond payments.

OPay, FG Name 10 finalists for ₦18m Innovation Challenge after 11,000 entries

Technology

6 days ago

OPay, Google and FG’s 3MTT name 10 finalists from 11,000 students for national innovation challenge offering ₦18m, boot camp mentorship and internship opportunities.

FirstBank breaks silence on viral WhatsApp claim that FirstMobile app was hacked

Technology

6 days ago

FirstBank says viral WhatsApp claims that its FirstMobile app was compromised are false, assuring customers the service is secure and their funds remain safe.

Dangote Refinery hits 105% capacity, slashes Nigeria’s petrol, diesel imports

Energy

7 days ago

Dangote Refinery processed 736,470 barrels daily at 105.21% capacity in August, lifting local fuel supply, cutting petrol and diesel imports, boosting exports.

FG names six zones to have 24 hour power supply, targets energy clusters

Energy

7 days ago

FG plans Energy Zones in six locations to improve power supply, as DisCos face a N1.36tn revenue gap and government targets sector debts without tariff hikes.

CBN confirms new exchange rate as dollar, pound, euro fall against naira, FX gap narrows

Economy

7 days ago

The naira gained against the dollar in official and parallel markets as FX turnover surged 226% to $80.58m, narrowing the gap to N45 as reserves continue rising.

“We’re ready for them”: Dangote reacts as court order hits $16bn refinery

Energy

7 days ago

Dangote says the groundbreaking for its $16bn Lamu refinery will proceed despite a court order over disputed land claimed by 133 residents, with Ruto expected.

Okin Biscuit set for comeback after 17 years as factory resuscitation hits 90 per cent

Industry

7 days ago

Okin Biscuits’ Offa factory is 90% complete, with a new LPG tank and former workers preparing for production after 17 years; company seeks Kwara tax relief.

Tanzania eases visa rules for Nigerians, removes special clearance requirement

Money

7 days ago

Tanzania removes Nigerians from its Referred Visa Category, ending extra clearance. Nigerians still need a visa, with $50 tourist visas allowing stays of 90 days.

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