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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N166.7trn debt: Every Nigerian now owes N716,822 as Tinubu borrows N7trn in 3 months

Economy

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It’s Mandatory: Lagos offers N15,000 yearly health insurance to all residents

Industry

9 days ago

Lagos Onion Prices Surge Over 200% as Shortages Pushes Rates to New Levels

Economy

9 days ago

Nigeria’s petrol supply Rises as imports fall 26%: What it means for pump prices

Energy

9 days ago

Telecom networks reshape Nigerian healthcare with remote surgery, kdrug checks

Technology

9 days ago

Ecobank to disburse $2.6 billion loan to women-led SMEs and agribusinesses

Industry

9 days ago

CBN unveils new dollar rate as naira begins week firm against USD, other currencies

Economy

9 days ago

Naira gains against the US dollar as forex turnover rises 8.9% to $2.25bn, while the CBN rate cut to 23% raises questions about demand for naira assets now.

After Uber’s exit, Bolt, inDrive drivers plan October shutdown in Lagos, demand 10% commission cap

Economy

10 days ago

Lagos commuters face possible October disruption as AUATON drivers protest Bolt and inDrive over fares, commissions, rising costs and the 10% commission cap.

Fuel depot prices fall across Nigeria as petrol drops to ₦1,303, diesel sheds ₦100

Energy

10 days ago

Petrol and diesel depot prices fall across Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar, with diesel down ₦100 in Lagos and petrol at ₦1,303 in Port Harcourt now.

DMO releases Tinubu’s three month borrowings as Nigeria’s public debt hits N166 trillion

Economy

10 days ago

Nigeria’s public debt reached ₦166.79 trillion by June 2026, up ₦7.44 trillion in three months, as domestic borrowing led the portfolio, latest DMO data shows.

New foreign airline set to commence operations in Nigeria, FG announces date

Industry

10 days ago

Saudia Airlines will launch direct Abuja-Jeddah flights on December 1, 2026, boosting access for Nigerian pilgrims, businesses, students and investors nationwide.s

Nigerian firm launches car-for-cash loan at 4.5% interest for vehicle owners

Industry

10 days ago

Options Financial Services launches Car-for-Cash, letting eligible Nigerian vehicle owners access funds at 4.5% interest without surrendering their cars today.

Dangote Refinery leads as Nigeria becomes major exporter of petrol amid high domestic prices

Energy

11 days ago

Nigeria earned nearly ₦1tn from petrol exports in six months as Dangote Refinery boosts supply, yet motorists still face high pump prices at home despite exports.

Cooking gas price rises to ₦1,600/kg as FG sets 2028 deadline to end regulated gas pricing

Energy

11 days ago

Nigeria targets a willing-buyer, willing-seller gas market by 2028 as LPG prices rise, with new licences and infrastructure projects planned to boost supply.

DStv changes packages as streaming, rising costs reshape Nigeria’s Pay-TV market

Industry

11 days ago

DStv separates sports and entertainment in its biggest overhaul in 15 years. The new packages reshape options for Nigerian viewers and reveal current prices.

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