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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NCC moves to curb Fraud: MTN, Airtel, others to flag suspicious phone numbers in real time

Technology

6 months ago

“Pay in naira”: CBN issues new remittance rule to Western Union, MoneyGram, Other IMTOs

Industry

6 months ago

Why cheap petrol is a myth in Nigeria: Ex-AfDB adviser exposes the real cost of fuel

Energy

6 months ago

N1,380/$: Naira trades at new rate for two weeks as Nigeria’s reserves drop

Economy

6 months ago

FG opens YEIDEP Portal for N500,000 youth grant: 7 key things every Nigerian applicant must know

Economy

6 months ago

Oceangate Engineering to appeal asset forfeiture ruling by Federal High Court

Energy

6 months ago

Petrol import licences spark outcry as experts warn of low-quality fuel, threat to local refineries

Energy

6 months ago

NMDPRA's petrol import licences raise concerns over fuel quality, threatening local refining investments and consumer safety. Advocates demand transparency.

Unity Bank clarifies recap failure claims, confirms strong capital position ahead of CBN deadline

Industry

6 months ago

Unity Bank reassures stakeholders of compliance and financial stability amid recapitalisation concerns, highlighting its merger with Providus Bank.

Dangote Refinery gets rivals as NMDPRA unveils six approved petrol marketers to import fuel

Energy

6 months ago

NMDPRA licenses six firms to import petrol, boosting market stability in Nigeria amidst reduced dependency on imports and Dangote Refinery’s dominance in fuel supply

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No More N1,388/$: Finally, naira rebounds amid external reserves decline

Money

6 months ago

Nigeria's naira gains strength, closing at N1,382.63 per dollar, amidst a 45% surge in foreign exchange inflows, reflecting improved market liquidity and resilience.

FG releases fresh timeline, strategies for stable electricity nationwide: "We’re on it"

Energy

6 months ago

Nigeria's government vows to improve electricity supply in two weeks, targeting 6,000MW by 2026. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu addresses outage causes.

Relief as depot owners slash petrol and diesel prices below Dangote’s rate

Energy

6 months ago

Nigeria's petroleum depots reduce petrol and diesel prices amid Dangote Refinery's influence, providing relief to marketers and consumers in a volatile market.

Moniepoint storms Nigeria’s $50bn food market with Orda acquisition, targets restaurants and vendors

Industry

6 months ago

Moniepoint has acquired Orda Africa, aiming to revolutionise Africa's food industry with an integrated management solution for restaurant owners and food vendors.

Abdulsamad Rabiu’s net worth jumps by $4bn, becomes Africa’s second-richest black billionaire

Money

6 months ago

Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu's net worth has surged to $14.6bn, making him Africa's third-richest man, driven by BUA Cement and ambitious expansion plans.

NITDA opens application for Airtel 3MTT NextGen 2026 programme, invites Nigerians

Technology

6 months ago

NITDA and Airtel Nigeria launch the 2026 Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship Programme, providing hands-on digital skills training and mentorship for young Nigerians.

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