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

6620 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Big opportunity as GETGP Opens Grant Applications for Nigerian SMEs

Economy

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Africa’s biggest bank to acquire stakes in Nigerian payment firm, OPay amid $4bn US IPO

Industry

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Nigeria loses global stock market crown as Ghana climbs to second, South Korea reclaims top spot

Capital Market

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Major Nigerian banks shut branches and ATMs nationwide, CBN data shows affected states

Industry

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Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, others review cement prices as FCCPC uncovers rate manipulation

Industry

2 days ago

Tired of Lagos’ soaring rents? Top 6 Neighbourhoods still offering budget-friendly homes

Economy

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Dangote Refinery slashes cooking gas price by N165/kg in 24 hours, depots cut rates

Energy

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Dangote Refinery cuts LPG prices from N950 to N935 per kg, sparking competition among depots. Households hope for relief amid rising living costs.

Digital Encode launches DEPAS AI, Nigeria's first autonomous platform to counter AI-led cybercrime

Technology

2 days ago

Digital Encode unveils DEPAS AI, a groundbreaking autonomous platform that combats AI-driven cyber threats as IBM reports a surge in AI-enabled data breaches.

Access, UBA, Zenith, Opay, others flag 42,082 transactions by suspected Yahoo boys

Industry

2 days ago

Nigerian banks and fintechs reported 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports in 2025, reflecting a significant decline from 2024, showing intensified fraud monitoring.

Naira hits five-month high at N1,349 as CBN cash rule boosts FX liquidity, dollar slides

Economy

2 days ago

Naira hits a five-month high as CBN policy shift boosts liquidity, with FX turnover soaring to $437.53 million and reserves reaching $52.25 billion.

Nigeria car import rules 2026: Vehicles you can import, age limit, LHD rule and new levies

Industry

2 days ago

New vehicle import rules for 2026 prohibit cars older than 12 years, enforce left-hand drive, and introduce Green Tax surcharges, impacting buyers in Nigeria.

US introduces new visa rules from September 15: What families, H-1B holders and students must know

Money

2 days ago

USCIS introduces new immigration forms on September 15, 2026, impacting H-1B families. Ensure to check edition dates for Forms I-539 and I-765 to avoid rejections.

MultiChoice Nigeria breaks Silence on Canal+ ownership, DStv Prices and channel packaging

Technology

2 days ago

MultiChoice Nigeria assures viewers that local leadership drives DStv and GOtv decisions post-Canal+ acquisition, amid channel changes and evolving consumer needs.

Redmi 14C vs Redmi 15C: Which budget phone offers better value?

Technology

2 days ago

Discover how the Redmi 15C enhances battery life and software support compared to the older Redmi 14C, which impresses with its higher-resolution selfie camera.

CBN revises ATM, PoS charges as transactions fall 20%: What Nigerians will pay

Economy

3 days ago

CBN revises ATM withdrawal rules, imposing fees on other banks' machines as PoS transactions drop by nearly 20%. Discover the shift in Nigeria's cash-access sector.

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