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

6320 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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After unveiling TV platform, MTN announces plans to launch loan app

Industry

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Dollar crashes as naira trades at new rates, Nigeria’s reserves climb above $50bn

Economy

25 days ago

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

Money

25 days ago

Marketers release fresh petrol depot prices as crude oil rises

Energy

26 days ago

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

Economy

26 days ago

CBN announces new plan for eNaira inbold 2028 vision document

Technology

26 days ago

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

Technology

26 days ago

Apple unveils iOS 27 with AI enhancements, advanced Siri integration, and performance upgrades. Older iPhones face WhatsApp support termination amid tech shifts.

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

Technology

26 days ago

Telecom operators in Nigeria have compensated over 75 million subscribers with free airtime due to poor network service, as mandated by the NCC amid challenges.

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

Economy

27 days 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

27 days 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

27 days 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

27 days 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

27 days 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

28 days 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

28 days ago

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

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