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

6471 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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WHO says diabetes stands at 4.3% in Nigeria as health experts advocate early detection

Economy

2 years ago

More money for Tinubu's government as Nigeria retains spot as Africa's leading oil producer

Energy

2 years ago

After gaining N200 against the Dollar, naira depreciates again despite help from Saudi Arabia

Economy

2 years ago

“Where are they?:” Google sues scammers over fake Bard AI Chatbot being downloaded globally

Technology

2 years ago

"We want to start our journey": Dangote speaks on availability of petrol from refinery

Energy

2 years ago

Energy firm successfully deploys historic 1MW solar plant to power Kano mall

Energy

2 years ago

“No More N757/$:” Cost of cars, other imported items to rise as customs hikes FX rates for duties collection

Economy

2 years ago

The Nigerian Customs Service (NIS) has hiked its Foreign Exchange rates by N787.775 per dollar for duties collection at various ports and borders across Nigeria

Dangote Cement, Seplat Energy, 6 other firms record N918.1bn loss due to naira crash

Industry

2 years ago

Eight Nigerian companies recorded massive losses due to the depreciation of the Nigerian currency, the naira, with the Dangote Group recording the highest losses.

Canada adjusts application requirements for dependents' sponsorship for Nigerians, Others

Money

2 years ago

The Canadian immigration authorities have announced changes in its Parents and Grandparents programme, saying that it will not be taking new immigrants in 2023

Abdul Samad Rabiu begins construction of N2bn 120 housing units for Nigerian Army

Money

2 years ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative has started the construction of 120 family housing units for the Nigerian army estimated at N2 billion in an Abuja cantonment.

Domiciliary account balance hits $29bn as naira falls to lowest in history at official market

Economy

2 years ago

Deposits in domiciliary accounts in Nigerian banks have risen to $29 billion as of June 2023 and boosted by the devaluation of the naira in June 2023.

“Apply Now”: Zenith Bank opens applications to award N59m to startups in Nigeria, releases link

Technology

2 years ago

Zenith Bank has announced that it will award N59 million to Nigerian startups via its Zecathon programme and offer pitch training to innovators in the country.

Access Bank announces N30bn initiative for 4 million women, youth-owned businesses in Nigeria

Industry

2 years ago

Access Bank has announced that it is partnering with the Office of the Vice President to provide N30 billion to small businesses owned by youth and women.

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco to help Fix Nigeria’s refineries, supply CBN with foreign exchange

Energy

2 years ago

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged to help the Central Bank of Nigeria with its forex liquidity woes and also help in fixing Nigeria's ailing refineries.

New report, expert predict naira will continue to fall in official market until 2025

Economy

2 years ago

The Economist Intelligence Unit has predicted that the naira will continue to fall in the next three years as the CBN lacks the expertise and firepower.

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