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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Access, UBA, other Nigerian banks announce new spending limits on naira cards for students abroad

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MultiChoice Nigeria CEO unveils next phase as firm rolls out double subscription offers

Technology

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NNPC releases new petrol prices as Dangote’s new rate emerges

Energy

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Depots increase cooking gas prices as FG offers free refills and cylinders nationwide

Energy

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WhatsApp Payments may expand to Nigeria as new iPhone feature reveals global plans

Technology

a month ago

Mastercard, TeamApt partner to expand digital payments for Nigerian businesses

Industry

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DStv Stream vs satellite: Full subscription costs and the cheaper option for Nigerians

Industry

a month ago

MultiChoice gives DStv subscribers in Nigeria a choice between satellite TV and DStv Stream, with varying costs based on installation and internet access.

More imported petrol enters Nigeria as Dangote Refinery sells at cheaper rates nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria's petrol supply dropped 21% in July 2026, while imports surged, revealing a fragile market reliant on both domestic and foreign refining capabilities.

New cooking gas prices emerge as NMDPRA names states with cheapest, highest rates

Energy

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Sokoto's LPG prices hit N1,575 per kg in July 2026, the highest in Nigeria, despite a 4% supply increase, raising concerns over stock levels amid rising consumption.

US visa warning: How fake documents could derail Nigerians’ applications

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a month ago

The US Mission in Nigeria warns visa applicants against forged documents, urging honesty in the #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign to avoid severe consequences and bans.

MTN opens N10m PachiPanda Challenge for young Nigerians, applications close August 28

Technology

a month ago

MTN and WWF have launched the 2026 PachiPanda Challenge, offering Nigerian youth aged 18-35 ₦10m in prizes for innovative waste management and sustainable solutions.

Full List: UBA releases names of 374 successful young professionals after explosive training

Industry

a month ago

UBA inducts 374 graduates from its accelerator programme, boosting total alumni to over 5,000. Tony Elumelu highlights the role of young leaders in banking's future.

Nigerian airline’s aircraft dismantled at Lagos airport over indebtedness to Access Bank

Industry

a month ago

A Boeing 737-700 owned by Arik Air is being dismantled at Lagos Airport amid debt disputes with Access Bank, raising concerns over the airline's assets and future.

Hope for youths as NSIPA verifies VSTP payments, FG trains 30,000 through iDICE

Economy

a month ago

NSIPA starts payment reconciliation for VSTP beneficiaries with invalid bank details. Participants have one week to validate their accounts or risk missing payments.

How to apply as FG opens iDICE 30,000 job training programme for Nigerian youths

Economy

a month ago

The Federal Government opens applications for the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme 2026, offering free digital and creative skills training for Nigerians

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