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

6974 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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

Economy

2 months ago

Depots cut petrol prices as Dangote Refinery resumes naira sales, new fuel rates emerge

Energy

2 months ago

No more passwords? Google announces changes to login details to Gmail, other accounts

Technology

2 months ago

Alcohol, cigars, others: UK releases list of items visitors can and cannot bring into the country

Money

2 months ago

Bosun Tijani Foundation opens applications for Gen AI Cohort 2, Nigerians to get N50,000 monthly pay

Technology

2 months ago

How to apply for the N10m iDICE scheme in Nigeria: A step-by-step guide for young founders

Technology

2 months ago

Naira surges in FX market as FX transactions hit $1.5 billion in one day

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's FX market turnover soared to $1.5bn, with the naira strengthening against the dollar as reserves reach a 17-year high of $52.02bn amid reforms.

Nigerian banks begin 7.5% VAT deduction on ATM card fees, NRS clarifies It Is not a new tax

Industry

2 months ago

Nigerian banks now deduct 7.5% VAT on ATM card fees, clarifying that this enforcement is not a new tax, but a standard application of existing regulations.

How to apply for FG’s YOUTHCRED scheme: Key requirements, eligibility for ₦2m youth loan

Economy

2 months ago

Young Nigerian entrepreneurs aged 18-35 can apply for collateral-free loans under the YOUTHCRED scheme, offering ₦200,000 to ₦2 million to grow their businesses.

Nigerian passport drops in new ranking; number of countries Nigerians can enter visa-free reduces

Industry

2 months ago

Nigeria's passport ranked 90th globally, facing access to only 44 destinations. South Africa, Botswana, and Morocco lead the Africa, highlighting travel constraints.

FG launches YOUTHCRED, opens Portal to give 500,000 Nigerian youths up to N2 million

Economy

2 months ago

The Federal Government launches the YOUTHCRED for Entrepreneurs initiative, offering loans of up to N2 million to empower 500,000 young Nigerians.

NDIC begins paying depositors of 46 failed microfinance banks, urges customers to claim funds

Industry

2 months ago

NDIC starts paying insured deposits to customers of 46 revoked microfinance banks, ensuring stability and compliance amid CBN's protective measures.

FG opens portal for small business support after N1m CREDITCORP laptop scheme

Economy

2 months ago

SMEDAN has launched the Cluster Development Support Programme for MSMEs in Nigeria, offering crucial business support and funding for improved productivity.

Dangote replies NNPC on crude oil supply, hikes petrol prices nationwide

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery disputes NNPC’s claims of full compliance in the naira-for-crude programme, citing only 3 out of 14 expected cargoes received, showing a supply gap.

Marketers resume petrol loading at depots at new prices as Dangote releases fresh rates

Energy

2 months ago

Fuel marketers resume loading petrol and diesel as Lagos depot prices rise to N1,275 per litre amid Dangote refinery's dollar-pricing policy causing market shifts.

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