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

6320 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Dangote Cement breaks silence on high prices as dealers release new rates nationwide

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After NNPC, MRS reduces petrol price for second time in two weeks amid drop in crude costs

Energy

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LG Unveils AI-Powered Smart Home Technologies at Africa Technology Expo 2026

Technology

4 days ago

Nigeria affected as Cape Verde halts visa-on-arrival for 96 countries, introduces tough new rules

Industry

4 days ago

NDIC issues fresh warning to customers of 46 closed banks after CBN licence revocation

Industry

4 days ago

46 failed banks: CBN limits suspension of payment obligations to two days

Industry

4 days ago

Naira rises against dollar as forex turnover climbs by 20 per cent

Economy

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Nigeria's naira gains against the dollar as improved liquidity boosts forex market stability, with external reserves rising to $51.429bn amid oil market volatility.

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks across Nigeria, releases full list

Industry

5 days ago

CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks for failing regulatory standards, a decision to enhance Nigeria's financial system and safeguard depositors' funds.

DStv drops premium shows from M-Net channel as House of Dragon disappears, Canal+ explains

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5 days ago

DStv Premium subscribers have lost access to HBO's major series amid licensing changes, sparking frustration as budget packages gain value, as changes continue

Buying a car? FG halves import duties but introduces new Green Tax on SUVs and luxury vehicles

Maritime

5 days ago

Nigeria slashes Customs duties by up to 50% on imported vehicles, while introducing a Green Tax Surcharge on larger engines to combat carbon emissions.

Nigeria discovers oil and gas deposits in Plateau state after five-year study

Energy

5 days ago

A new geological study uncovers significant oil and natural gas reserves in Plateau State, boosting the economy with valuable minerals and investment opportunities.

Marketers release lower cooking gas prices as supply surges, Lagos records cheapest rates

Energy

5 days ago

Nigeria's LPG prices have fallen to ₦1,100/kg as supply improves, sparking fierce competition in Lagos; experts predict further drops to ₦900/kg if trends continue.

Naira falls against dollar as foreign investors exit Nigerian markets, FX pressure mounts

Economy

6 days ago

Nigeria's naira depreciated by 0.20% amid rising dollar demand and shrinking foreign portfolio inflows as political uncertainty looms ahead of the 2027 elections.

WhatsApp introduces usernames, allowing billions to chat without sharing phone numbers

Technology

6 days ago

WhatsApp's new usernames enhance user privacy, protecting identities while connecting without phone numbers. Experts highlight ongoing metadata collection concerns.

Wema Bank suspends social media account over impersonation

Industry

6 days ago

Wema Bank suspends its Telegram presence amid rising fraud, warning customers of fake accounts impersonating the bank to protect against growing cybercrime threats.

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