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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Aliko Dangote now wealthier than five African countries as net worth surges near $40bn

Money

4 months ago

Marketers release fresh petrol depot prices as crude oil rises

Energy

4 months ago

CBN releases new exchange rate as naira strengthens against dollar, pound, euro

Economy

4 months ago

CBN announces new plan for eNaira inbold 2028 vision document

Technology

4 months ago

Apple releases list of iPhones getting latest iOS update as WhatsApp ends support for some devices

Technology

4 months ago

MTN, Airtel, other telcos give airtime to 75 million subscribers: How to qualify for compensation

Technology

4 months ago

FG releases funds to 1,240 contractors as civil rights group hails Oyedele’s economic reforms

Economy

4 months ago

CRGER has praised the Federal Government's fund disbursement to over 1,240 contractors, boosting local businesses, creating jobs, and enhancing transparency.

Aliko Dangote climbs three places in global billionaire ranking as net worth surges near $40bn

Money

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote solidifies his status as Africa's richest man with a $36.7 billion fortune. His refinery reshapes Nigeria's oil sector, while Rabiu gains dramatically.

Cooking gas scarcity worsens in Lagos, Abuja as prices hit N2,400/kg

Energy

4 months ago

Nigeria's cooking gas crisis deepens as prices soar to N2,400/kg, forcing households back to charcoal and firewood amidst worsening economic conditions.

WhatsApp to stop working on older iPhones, iPads, MacBooks from November 2026

Technology

4 months ago

WhatsApp will end support for iOS 15.0-15.4 by November 30, 2026, urging users to update for maximum performance and security on all Apple devices.

MTN launches One TV in Nigeria, introduces pay-as-you-go streaming with airtime payments

Technology

4 months ago

MTN has launched One TV, a streaming platform that transforms digital entertainment in Africa with localised content and flexible payment options.

Meet Optasia: The South African firm that quietly dominated Nigeria’s trillion-naira credit market

Technology

4 months ago

Optasia, Nigeria's leader in digital lending, transforms airtime advances and nano-loans amid reform aimed at fostering fintech competition and boosting protection.

Moniepoint trains next generation of Nigerian tech talent as DreamDevs graduates new cohort

Technology

4 months ago

Moniepoint's DreamDevs Bootcamp graduates its second cohort, addressing Africa's software engineering talent gap with innovative projects and industry-ready training

Be your own boss: 7 profitable businesses you can start working just 14 hours a week

Industry

4 months ago

Explore seven innovative part-time business ideas that leverage modern technology, enabling financial independence while balancing your job and personal life.

FCCPC denies report claiming Tinubu approved airtime credit market shake-up

Industry

4 months ago

FCCPC has denied claims of President Tinubu approving airtime credit market restructuring. Nine firms face challenges amid court injunctions and valuation issues.

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