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

6977 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Full list: Top 10 US companies sponsoring H-1B work visas for Nigerians in 2026

Industry

2 months ago

UK updates visa rules, confirms list of countries needing entry clearance for visits under 6 months

Economy

3 months ago

CAC gives companies fresh deadline to begin business letter disclosure rules

Industry

3 months ago

Canada updates entry rules, releases full list of visa and eTA countries, requirements for Nigerians

Industry

3 months ago

PenCom raises retirees' health insurance Income limit to N150,000, expands free medical cover

Economy

3 months ago

Naira strengthens against dollar, pound, euro as CBN releases fresh exchange rates

Economy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery resumes free petrol delivery: 5 Key things to know as cheaper fuel looms

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery has resumed free petrol delivery, cutting supply costs for marketers. A new credit facility promises improved availability and competitive prices.

How Moniepoint helped transform Nigeria’s $11bn food service industry

Industry

3 months ago

Discover how Moniepoint's report reveals digital payments are transforming Nigeria's $11.09bn food service sector, driving growth and supporting women.

Senate approves $1bn Lafarge sale to Chinese firm, giving Dangote, BUA Cement a powerful new rival

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian Senate approved Huaxin Cement's $1 billion acquisition of Lafarge Africa amid ownership concerns, urging improved corporate social responsibility.

Total, others shut filling stations as fresh petrol price hike fears spread across Nigeria

Energy

3 months ago

Filling stations in Nigeria temporarily close amid rising crude oil prices, as Dangote Refinery begins free petrol distribution amid market uncertainty.

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Petrol prices rise at Nigerian depots as Middle East tensions push global oil above $76

Energy

3 months ago

Nigerian petrol prices rise as global crude prices soar amid US-Iran tensions, with analysts warning of potential retail hikes. Brent crude hits $76.20 per barrel.

US releases new visa application rule, names Nigerians to be deported

Economy

3 months ago

Nigerian visa applications in the US must now be submitted directly to diplomatic missions, as NIS ends OIS Services, ensuring smooth processing.

Naira strengthens as black market, official exchange rates narrow gap amid rising FX reserves

Economy

3 months ago

The naira strengthens against the US dollar as the exchange rate gap narrows to ₦20, with external reserves rising to $51.46 billion, signalling market stability.

Aliko Dangote unveils 1.45m bpd mega expansion plan to challenge world’s largest refinery

Energy

3 months ago

Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery capacity to 1.45 million bpd, reshaping African fuel trade and reducing West Africa's reliance on imports significantly.

GTBank Deploys 200,000 PoS terminals, removes processing fees to challenge OPay, Moniepoint

Technology

3 months ago

GTBank launches 200,000 new PoS terminals, eliminating processing fees to dominate Nigeria's digital payments market and boost financial inclusion for SMEs.

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