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 gains $1.3 billion in two weeks, net worth Hits $35 billion as global ranking soars

Money

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Nigerian passport rises as Seychelles, Mauritius lead Africa’s strongest passports list

Economy

5 months ago

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

Money

5 months ago

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

Technology

5 months ago

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

Economy

5 months ago

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

Money

5 months ago

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

Economy

5 months ago

-Nigeria's naira strengthens against the dollar amid improved FX liquidity, while Ghana's cedi faces pressure from corporate demand and tight currency supply.

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

Economy

5 months ago

Government launches the 2026 TVET Initiative, offering Nigerian youth tuition-free training, a monthly stipend, and startup kits for practical skills development.

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

Technology

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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.

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