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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Dangote crashes petrol prices, marketers rush to buy, filling stations adjust pumps

Energy

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Good news for subscribers: MultiChoice launches new live sports channel on DStv and GOtv

Industry

a month ago

N9,000 in Togo, N7,000 in Kenya: FCCPC unveils Nigerian cement price, invites Dangote, BUA, others

Industry

a month ago

Dollar crashes to N1,343 as CBN boosts forex liquidity, naira hits five-month high

Economy

a month ago

How to Apply: Canada invites 1,000 Nigerians and others to apply for permanent residency, sets criteria

Money

a month ago

Marketers give fresh conditions for Port Harcourt, Warri refineries to begin operations

Energy

a month ago

NNPC releases new petrol prices, emerges cheapest in Nigeria as depot rates change

Energy

a month ago

NNPC retail stations lead Nigeria’s fuel market with petrol at N1,205/litre, while competition rises as Dangote stations charge over N1,200 amid market volatility.

Big opportunity as GETGP Opens Grant Applications for Nigerian SMEs

Economy

a month ago

Nigerian MSMEs can apply for N13m through the CREM's Endowment Trust Grant Programme, offering funding and training for 15 businesses by August 20, 2026.

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

Industry

a month ago

Standard Bank is eyeing a stake in OPay as the fintech giant targets a $4 billion IPO, signalling a shift in bank-fintech dynamics in Africa's digital landscape.

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

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigeria slips to third in global stock market rankings, with strong tech stocks driving South Korea's KOSPI rebound. Analysts remain optimistic about Nigeria.

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

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria’s banks closed 229 branches amid a digital banking surge, with Ebonyi hit hardest. Discover how this shift reshapes the banking landscape and access to cash.

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

Industry

a month ago

FCCPC's 3-month probe uncovered possible cement price manipulation as costs soar despite Nigeria's ample production capacity, raising concerns about market fairness.

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

Economy

a month ago

Finding affordable homes in Lagos is tough as rents soar. Explore cheaper options in Ikorodu and Badagry, but account for total costs like transport and fees.

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

Energy

a month ago

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

a month 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.

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