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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Cooking gas prices jump: Dangote Refinery, depot owners adjust rates fast

Energy

6 months ago

Dangote, marketers rush to lower petrol prices as global oil rates plunge 15 per cent

Energy

6 months ago

How Moniepoint’s DreamDevs bootcamp is engineering Africa’s next generation of software engineers

Technology

6 months ago

Good news as naira gains N15 amid $1.08 billion reserves loss

Economy

6 months ago

FG waives demurrage on 10,000 containers, sparks hope for lower food and car prices

Maritime

6 months ago

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N12,000/bag: Dangote, BUA, other dealers release new cement prices nationwide, reasons emerge

Industry

6 months ago

CBN tightens BVN rules from May 1: 5 critical changes that could affect your bank account

Industry

6 months ago

CBN's new BVN guidelines, effective May 1, 2026, enhance identity protection and combat fraud with stringent rules on phone number changes, device access, and limits

NCC orders telcos to compensate Nigerians for poor service: How airtime and data rebates work

Technology

6 months ago

NCC mandates automatic compensation for Nigerian telecom users starting April 2026, ensuring subscribers receive credits for poor network performance.

NNPC discovers rare crude oil, begins Cawthorne Export to Europe amid high prices

Energy

6 months ago

Nigeria's NNPC launches export of the new Cawthorne crude grade, a light, sweet blend, boosting its global oil market position and diversifying crude exports.

Marketers release new petrol depot prices, Dangote Says NNPC sold crude in dollars in March

Energy

6 months ago

Nigerian petrol prices surge over 35% amid the US-Israeli-Iran conflict, with depot prices rising and analysts forecasting continued pressure without stability.

Google introduces much-requested feature to Gmail after 22 years: Why you need a brand-new email

Technology

6 months ago

Google finally allows Gmail username changes after 20 years, yet experts warn of increased phishing risks, urging users to adopt better email security habits.

Trillions vanished in boardroom betrayal: CBN’s shocking seizure of Union Bank

Industry

6 months ago

CBN’s takeover of Union Bank unveils a $300m shadow loan scandal and mismanagement, raising hopes for recovery in Nigeria's banking sector amid ongoing scrutiny.

CBN introduces tougher BVN enrolment rule: What Nigerians must know before May 1

Economy

6 months ago

CBN implements stricter BVN rules from 1 May 2026 to combat identity fraud, enhance digital banking security, and improve fraud response with a temporary watchlist.

Canada announces new rules for hiring Nigerians, other foreign workers

Money

6 months ago

Canada enforces stricter hiring rules for foreign workers in low-wage jobs from April 2026, focusing on local youth employment and reducing reliance on foreigners

FG cracks down on ‘Tokunbo’ risks: Accidented vehicles banned as dealers back tough new rules

Industry

6 months ago

Nigeria enforces strict vehicle import policy to improve road safety, eliminating accident-prone cars and ensuring higher standards in the automotive market.

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