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

5037 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

Author's articles

When London stood still For Nigerian tax icon, Zacch Adedeji

Economy

2 months ago

More jobs for Nigerians as electric vehicle company commences operations in Nigeria

Industry

2 months ago

Tinubu approves as Regional Maritime Bank set to begin operation in Nigeria

Maritime

3 months ago

Access, Zenith, UBA, authorised dealers sell dollar at cheaper rate as naira stabilises

Economy

3 months ago

Top 10 African Countries with lowest debt to IMF in 2025 as Nigeria exits debtors’ list

Economy

3 months ago

Elon Musk Rival: Shettima explains sector Dangote should have invested $19bn Refinery money

Energy

3 months ago

MTN launches new Instant payment service, firm's BankTech processes over $500m in loans

Technology

3 months ago

The MTN Group has launched an instant payment service, MoMo Pay, a digital platform for small businesses, allowing them to perform digital transactions.

Dangote Refinery begins mew product, billionaire’s daughter confirms partnership

Industry

3 months ago

According to Fatima Aliko Dangote, the Dangote Refinery has signed an agreement with Vinmar Group to export Dangote Polypropylene to the international market

Dealers crash dollar as CBN releases new FX rates amid naira’s appreciation

Economy

3 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira continued its rise against the dollar in all foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, closing at N1,582.50 per dollar.

French firm, Canal+, to take over DStv, GOtv owner, MultiChoice

Industry

3 months ago

The deal to acquire MultiChoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, by , Canal+, is at an advanced stage, with the South African government giving conditions

How to apply for Access Bank’s $100 million loan for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Money

3 months ago

Access Bank has secured a $100 million loan facility for women-led businesses in Nigeria to expand growth and employment opportunities in the country.

Marketers choose Togo route for fuel Imports as Dangote slashes petrol prices

Energy

3 months ago

Nigerian petroleum product marketers now import fuel through the Lome Port in Togo, citing the Nigerian government's decision to promote naira transactions.

UK-based company ranks UBA, First Bank as Nigeria’s strongest brands in 2025

Industry

3 months ago

A new ranking by Brand Finance, a London-based consultancy company, has listed UBA and First Bank Nigeria as the strongest Nigerian brands in 2025.

CBN releases new dollar exchange rates for banks, currency dealers as naira appreciates again

Economy

3 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has continued to appreciate in the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, closing at N1,588.50 per dollar.