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

6158 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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High-demand jobs in the UK that don’t require a degree in 2026: Full list for Nigerians

Money

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WhatsApp to stop working on older iPhones, Android phones from May as Meta ends support

Technology

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Tax reforms: Afri Invoice secures NRS accreditation, joins top e-invoicing integrators

Economy

13 days ago

Elon Musk nears trillionaire milestone as Dangote, Rabiu dominate Africa’s rich list

Money

13 days ago

Experts predict new exchange rate for naira, Ghanaian cedi against USD in May

Economy

13 days ago

Earn while you learn: FG opens TVET scheme for young Nigerians, offers ₦22,500 monthly stipend

Economy

14 days ago

Access, Zenith, other banks release USSD codes to borrow Airtime, data after telcos suspend service

Technology

14 days ago

Nigerian banks disrupt the airtime credit market with lower rates and easier loans, shifting power from telcos and enhancing consumer protection for millions.

Dangote Refinery opens 2026 graduate trainee programme, gives young Nigerians 18-month opportunity

Energy

14 days ago

Dangote Refinery invites applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young Nigerians diverse disciplines and hands-on experience.

Aliko Dangote unveils 20,000MW power project, set to challenge Otedola’s Geregu in energy sector

Energy

14 days ago

Aliko Dangote announces a groundbreaking 20,000-megawatt power project poised to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape, amid ambitious expansion across Africa.

Cooking gas price jumps by N100 as Dangote Refinery, dealers release new LPG rates nationwide

Energy

14 days ago

Nigerian households face soaring cooking gas prices as Dangote Refinery hikes rates amid global oil volatility, pushing families towards less clean alternatives.

Abdulsamad Rabiu Overtakes Johann Rupert, gains $8.8bn to become Africa’s second-richest man

Money

15 days ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu's net worth soars to $19 billion, making him Africa's second-richest man, surpassing Johann Rupert as BUA Foods drives exceptional growth.

Nigerian banks raise staff salaries as Access, Zenith, UBA, Wema spend ₦1 trillion on workers

Industry

15 days ago

Nigeria's banks saw a 12.75% workforce rise and a 27.49% salary increase in 2025 due to fierce competition from fintech firms luring skilled talent away.

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike as depot prices crash amid falling crude oil

Energy

15 days ago

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike, restoring rates to ₦1,275 per litre as falling crude prices stabilise Nigeria's petroleum market, easing concerns.

Reps spokesperson backs Oyedele to fix 2025 capital projects delays, restore budget discipline

Economy

15 days ago

Hon. Philip Agbese has endorsed Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, saying his expertise will boost Nigeria's budget process and ensure economic discipline.

N1,350 per litre: New petrol depot prices emerge after Dangote Refinery’s price hike

Energy

15 days ago

Dangote Refinery's petrol price rises to N1,350 per litre, igniting concerns of further increases nationwide amidst volatile market conditions impacting millions.

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