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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Again, Tony Elumelu resigns from UBA: 10 things his 12-year tenure did to the bank

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No More N14,000? New cement prices emerge as FCCPC probes dealers and manufacturers

Industry

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Cooking gas prices crash after sudden hike as depots slash rates by N70 per kg

Energy

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Afri Invoice opens strategic investment round to scale e-Invoicing across Africa

Industry

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Nigeria’s petrol revolution: Another Nigerian refinery begins petrol production as imports plunge

Energy

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Why Trump paused US immigrant visas worldwide and what It means for Nigerians

Money

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The Trump administration halts immigrant visa appointments, affecting thousands of Nigerians amid stricter public charge assessments and ongoing immigration scrutiny

Dangote raises alarm as Nigeria’s petrol imports surge despite massive refinery capacity

Energy

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Nigeria's petrol imports hit 43% of total supply in July, raising concerns over domestic demand forecasts amidst increased refining capacity at Dangote Refinery.

Skyewise Foundation opens ₦15m business grant for Nigerian SMEs and entrepreneurs

Industry

a month ago

Skyewise Foundation launches a ₦15 million grant for Nigerian entrepreneurs, supporting new ideas and existing businesses seeking growth and sustainability.

What to know about the new Redmi 17: Battery, camera and other features

Technology

a month ago

Xiaomi unveils the Redmi 17, featuring a massive 7,500mAh battery, 50MP camera, and 6.9-inch 120Hz display, available in 4G and 5G models for Nigerian markets.

Meta locks teens out of Facebook, Instagram, others after $16.7bn settlement

Technology

a month ago

Meta imposes a two-hour daily limit and night access ban for teens on Facebook and Instagram, enhancing parental controls and setting new social media safety.

Moniepoint shuts down MonieWorld UK remittance product, redirects focus to Africa

Industry

a month ago

Moniepoint is winding down MonieWorld, its UK remittance service, to focus resources on Nigeria and Kenya after substantial investments in UK operations.

All On launches innovation programme to boost Nigeria’s clean energy startups

Technology

a month ago

All On launches a 12-month programme to support Nigeria's clean energy startups, offering mentorship and technical expertise for prototype development and investment

NFIU uncovers how terrorists use women’s bank accounts, crowdfunding to move illicit funds

Industry

a month ago

NFIU reveals terrorists use 'identity laundering' via women's accounts and coded transactions to finance activities, highlighting the need for stronger monitoring.

MTN eyes banking licences to take On OPay, Moniepoint in Africa's lending boom

Technology

a month ago

MTN Group is pursuing banking licences to elevate its fintech services and compete with lenders like OPay, while expanding digital infrastructure in Africa.

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