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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CBN unveils banks that have met recapitalisation requirement 4 weeks to deadline

Economy

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26.5%: CBN delivers new interest rate cuts amid cooling inflation

Economy

4 months ago

FG sets new conditions for petrol imports as Dangote Refinery announces fresh PMS prices

Energy

4 months ago

Trouble for Moniepoint as Nigerian woman sues fintech N50m for unauthorised account opening

Industry

4 months ago

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FG restricts imports of motorcycle, tricycle parts to boost local production, jobs

Industry

4 months ago

4 weeks to CBN deadline: Which Nigerian banks are safe and who is still racing against time?

Industry

4 months ago

Nigeria stock market emerges strongest in Africa, NGX nears N126 trillion, investors gain N82bn

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigeria's stock market leads Africa with a 34.39% dollar return, nearing N126 trillion as currency stability boosts investor confidence amid macroeconomic pressures.

iPhone resale value 2026: Full list of Apple models expected to crash in second-hand market

Technology

4 months ago

Older iPhone models risk significant resale value drops by 2026 due to software support cuts and hardware limitations. Analysts urge early sales for better returns.

How ARCON’s vetting rules are squeezing Nigerian businesses, influencers

Technology

4 months ago

ARCON's new vetting rules aim to curb scam ads, frustrating businesses with delays and costs while unapproved ads continue to persist online, raising doubts.

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol sales at N774 per litre, approves new marketers nationwide

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery has resumed petrol sales with a new distribution structure for major marketers, aiming to stabilise pricing and boost confidence in Nigeria.

N10 million up for grabs as PIND Agricultural Service Performance grant applications open

Economy

4 months ago

Private agricultural service providers in the Niger Delta can access ₦3 million to ₦10 million under the SPPG grant, promoting climate-smart practices.

Naira hits three-year high as dollar hoarders sell off, Nigeria’s reserves climb to $48.5bn

Economy

4 months ago

The naira's rise prompts companies to rethink dollar stockpiling as reforms boost its value, narrowing market gaps and reshaping Nigeria’s financial landscape.

Lagos politician rolls out free cooking gas refill for 4,000 residents, retizens react

Energy

4 months ago

Agege Local Government introduces a free 3kg cooking gas refill programme for 4,000 residents as energy costs soar, sparking mixed reactions among the community.

Dangote unveils 400,000-tonne detergent raw material plant to challenge Unilever, PZ across Africa

Industry

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote unveils plans for a 400,000-tonne petrochemical facility in Nigeria, set to revolutionise detergent production and strengthen Africa's industrial base.

Will Nigeria scrap the naira for Eco currency in 2027? Facts emerge

Economy

4 months ago

A viral video claims Nigeria will replace the naira with the Eco currency in 2027, causing panic. Officials confirm Eco's development, but no abolition of the naira.

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