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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CBN releases new rule for bank charges: ATM, debit cards, cash transfers affected

Industry

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CBN unveils new cash rules for Access, Zenith, UBA, others: What it means for customers

Money

a month ago

Nigerian billionaire’s $1 billion refinery sets date to begin petrol production

Energy

a month ago

Full List of Nigerian states with highest IGR in 2026, South East state ranks 3rd

Economy

a month ago

CBN changes rules to access cash, forex for Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks

Industry

a month ago

Naira to go in 2027? ECOWAS releases fresh conditions for Nigeria, others to join ECO currency

Economy

a month ago

ECOWAS $65,000 startup funding: Step-by-step guide for Nigerians to apply

Economy

a month ago

ECOWAS opens applications for its second Startup Awards, offering $65,000 to 60 startups in sectors like FinTech and AgriTech. Deadline: August 31, 2026.

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price after hike as depots reduce rates nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol prices amid global volatility, bringing relief to Nigerian motorists after recent hikes, as competition drives depot prices lower.

Nigerians to buy fuel with no Attendant as firm launches self-service stations, CEO unveils benefits

Energy

a month ago

Self-service fuel stations are emerging in Nigeria, enhancing transparency amidst concerns of unemployment and regulatory oversight in the fuel market.

South Africa launches new digital visa system, names only 4 countries to benefit

Money

a month ago

South Africa's new Electronic Travel Authorisation system streamlines visa processing for travellers from four countries, boosting tourism and security.

New streaming platform, NolliStream launches, with zero subscription fee to rival DStv, GOtv, others

Technology

a month ago

NolliStream launches a free streaming platform for Nigeria's mobile users, challenging traditional subscription models while tackling piracy and producing originals.

Full list of African countries offering Golden visas to Nigerians, amount and how to qualify

Money

a month ago

Several African nations, including Mauritius and Ethiopia, expand golden visa programmes for residency or citizenship via investment, amid declining US foreign aid.

Naira falls to N1,364 per dollar, but ranked among 10 best-performing currencies in Africa

Economy

a month ago

The naira weakened slightly against the dollar amid declining forex activity, yet remains among Africa's top 10 currencies as Nigeria's reserves rise to $52.14bn.

MTN offers customers one hour of free TikTok data every Sunday, Nigerians left out

Technology

a month ago

MTN launches TikTok Open Time, offering South African users one hour of free TikTok access every Sunday, enhancing value with a single SIM for all their social needs

MTN goes down memory lane, launches Y’ello Street Experience, invites Nigerians to participate

Technology

a month ago

Celebrate MTN's 25 years of connectivity at the Y’ello Street Experience in Lagos, reliving personal milestones shaped by mobile technology until August 17, 2026.

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