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

6973 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Loan apps increase interest rates by 300%, Oye urges CBN to act against predatory lending

Industry

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Naira gains against dollar despite USD strength: Experts explain key drivers

Economy

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Dangote breaks silence on fuel price hike, explains return to naira sales amid supply fears

Energy

2 months ago

N10 million up for grabs: 6 best loans and grants Nigerians can apply for to fund businesses in 2026

Industry

2 months ago

Cooking gas prices crash across Nigeria as Dangote, depots cut rates, LPG falls to N1,200/kg

Energy

2 months ago

Dealers release new prices as experts warn of possible rice, tomato scarcity in 3 months

Industry

2 months ago

Google confirms major android backup storage change, sets September 2026 start date

Technology

2 months ago

Google's policy change means all Android backups will affect cloud storage limits from September 2026. Users can now customise what data is stored in the cloud.

Canada opens new military recruitment pathway for Nigerians seeking permanent residency

Industry

2 months ago

Canada unveiled a new Skilled Military Recruits pathway for foreign military personnel, offering rare residency opportunities, including for Nigerians.

Depots release new petrol and diesel prices across Nigeria amid Dangote’s new rates

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery's petrol and diesel prices reshuffle Nigeria's market dynamics, with Lagos seeing mixed petrol rates, while Calabar bucks trends with price drops.

FG unveils employment portal, targets 26,961 Nigerians for jobs, skills across 70 high-demand fields

Economy

2 months ago

The Federal Government has launched online registration poral to train 26,961 Nigerians in vital skills to enhance employment and entrepreneurship.

FG to license renewable energy firms to rival DisCos as 19 states move to have stable power

Energy

2 months ago

The Federal Government plans to license Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) to boost electricity access, competing with DisCos in Nigeria's energy sector.

Full List: Nigeria, 7 other African countries hit with new 12.5% US tariff over forced labour

Economy

2 months ago

The US imposes a 12.5% tariff on Nigeria and seven African nations due to forced labour practices, aiming to boost fair trade and compliance with labour standards.

Dangote Refinery resumes diesel sales in naira, raises price by 10% to ₦1,650 per litre

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery resumes diesel sales after an eight-day halt, raising gantry prices to ₦1,650 per litre amid rising crude oil costs, impacting manufacturers.

FG opens NADDC dealership registration portal for car dealers after import duty cut

Industry

2 months ago

The NADDC unveils a new Dealership Registration Portal in Lagos, enhancing legal recognition and financing for vehicle dealers while combating illegal operators.

Cost of cooking jollof rice soars 624% to N30,000 as food prices rise

Economy

2 months ago

The SBM Intelligence Q2 2026 Jollof Index reveals jollof rice costs near N30,000, marking a 14.6% rise due to protein prices and bad weather, showing food inflation.

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