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

6337 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Private depots hike petrol prices to N1,000 per litre as crude Soars to $90 per barrel

Energy

4 months ago

New telecom firm Vitel Wireless launches in Nigeria, offers free e-SIM, cheap data to subscribers

Technology

4 months ago

Black market traders announce new dollar price as naira loses N25 in one day

Economy

4 months ago

Petrol landing cost falls below Dangote Refinery price as importers, Refinery clash

Energy

4 months ago

Cooking gas prices surge 40%, 1kg now sells For N1,400 amid Middle East war

Energy

4 months ago

VAT windfall: See Nigerian states with highest shares as new tax law begins

Economy

4 months ago

Nigerian EdTech startups can access $100,000 as CcHUB–Mastercard Fellowship opens applications

Technology

4 months ago

Applications are now open for the 2026 EdTech Fellowship Programme, offering $100,000 in equity-free funding to enhance educational access for Nigerians.

FG introduces new alphanumeric digital postcode for accurate, seamless parcel delivery

Technology

4 months ago

Nigeria's government has approved a GIS-enabled digital postcode system to enhance mail delivery, support logistics, and boost the digital economy.

FG imposes tax on vulcanisers, wielders, electricians, others, bans cash collections

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's new tax framework targets the informal sector with transparency, exempting small businesses earning N12 million or less from presumptive tax.

Naira hits 13-year-high: How CBN reforms impacted Nigerian currency

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's naira appreciated by 6.87% in 2025, buoyed by CBN reforms, attracting $21bn in capital inflows and improving investor confidence amid inflation shifts.

Zenith Bank seeks stronger ties with Ogun State as Dapo Abiodun showcases infrastructure gains

Economy

4 months ago

MultiChoice halts annual price hikes for DStv and GOtv subscribers; Lebara enters Nigeria’s telecom sector, while petrol prices soar 13% in 48 hours.

Nigeria Launches Nigeria Revenue Service as Zacch Adedeji unveils sweeping tax reform

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria ushers in a new era in tax administration with the Nigeria Revenue Service, aiming for simpler processes, digital reform, and enhanced small business growth.

Petrol prices jump 13% in 48 hours, MRS, AP, other filling stations release new rate

Energy

4 months ago

Petrol prices in Nigeria soar by 13% amid rising global crude rates, straining businesses and threatening recent inflation gains as tensions escalate.

Australia announces new fee for post-study work visa for Nigerians, others

Money

4 months ago

Australia's Temporary Graduate Visa fees have doubled, burdening international students and their dependants, and raising concerns about exploitation.

Naira appreciates 4.13% in February as CBN mops Up dollars to stall gains

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's naira appreciated by 4.13% in February, buoyed by higher oil prices and improved reserves, despite Central Bank interventions to maintain stability.

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