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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Dangote Refinery, NIPCO, Rainoil, others raise cooking gas prices as LPG hits over N2,000/kg

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CBN expands operating perimeter of PoS operators to 70 metres

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Paystack, Flutterwave, other payment processors threaten to suspend Verve Card, give reasons

Technology

4 months ago

12 cheapest smartphones you can still buy under ₦200,000 in Nigeria in 2026

Technology

4 months ago

Full list of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2026

Economy

4 months ago

MTN joins two telcos to restart airtime, data lending services

Technology

4 months ago

Meta launches paid subscriptions for FB, Instagram and WhatsApp: Features, prices and what users get

Technology

4 months ago

Meta introduces subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering premium features for users and targeting creators with advanced AI tools.

Full list of Samsung phones that won’t get Android 17 updates

Technology

4 months ago

Samsung's Android 17 rollout nears, but many devices, including the Galaxy S22 and A-series, miss out. Discover why your phone might be left behind.

WhatsApp launches FIFA World Cup 2026 hub to bring live match updates and team news to millions

Technology

4 months ago

WhatsApp is launching the Football Central 2026 hub for live updates and team news, boosting engagement for fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

Key issues as Lagos unveils new tenancy bill to regulate rent hikes, agency fees

Industry

4 months ago

Lagos State's new tenancy bill tackles rent hikes and fraud by regulating estate agents, showing tenant protection and expediting dispute resolution in real estate

Naira trades at new rate as CBN injects N9.71 trillion to boost value

Economy

4 months ago

Naira appreciated by 1.42% against the dollar in April, closing at N1,361.51/$ as CBN's N9.71 trillion OMO bills stabilise the currency and boost investor confidence

DStv shake-up looms as Canal+ reworks pricing, adds more channels for millions of subscribers

Industry

4 months ago

Canal+ revamps DStv's pricing and content, offering expanded FIFA World Cup coverage and greater value for lower-tier subscribers in a competitive streaming sector.

No more N1,600: Dangote Refinery reverses diesel price to N1,700 per litre

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery increases diesel price to ₦1,700 per litre from May 27, 2026, to protect traders amid rising global oil prices, prioritising market stability.

World Bank explains cancellation of $718 million loan request by Nigeria

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria and the World Bank cancel $717.7m in funds for electricity reforms, raising concerns over ongoing power supply crises and future infrastructure investments.

Petrol Landing cost changes despite a slight drop in crude oil prices

Energy

4 months ago

Petrol landing costs in Nigeria drop to ₦800 per litre, raising hopes for reduced pump prices, but high logistics costs still keep prices above ₦900 in many areas.

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