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

6957 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Full list of 6 countries offering Nigerians, others 10-year multiple-entry visa

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10 Nigerian jobs under threat as AI changes banking, media and office work

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Dangote Refinery IPO: 7 things to know, minimum investment and how to buy shares

Capital Market

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Prices of yam, rice, other food items rise despite falling inflation rate

Economy

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Nigerians rush to link as FG gives deadline for NIN registration nationwide

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How to apply as Canada invites 250 senior managers for permanent residence

Money

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Canada invited 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience for permanent residence, with a CRS score of 389 and Bridging Work Permit rules explained.

Dealers quote new prices for cooking gas as Dangote, others increase rates

Energy

20 days ago

Cooking gas rises 25% to N1,500/kg as diesel tops N2,000 per litre, increasing costs for Nigerian households and businesses while petrol prices stay stable.

Abuja vs Lagos land prices: Where Nigerians can still buy plots from N3.5 million

Industry

20 days ago

Lagos vs Abuja land prices: Ikorodu offers plots from ₦3.5m, while Lekki reaches ₦200m. Compare locations, titles, plot sizes and extra costs before buying.

CBN changes dollar exchange rate as naira weakens, new USD prices emerge

Economy

21 days ago

Naira slips to N1,329.15 per dollar as official FX market turnover surges 174%, while reserves hit $54.607bn and the parallel-market rate strengthens to N1,370.

Electricity Access: All On, PowerGen partner to expand mini-grids, target 41,000 Nigerians

Energy

21 days ago

All On partners with PowerGen to expand Nigeria’s mini-grid network, targeting 9MW, 6,000 connections and cleaner, reliable electricity for 41,000 people nationwide.

Dangote Refinery IPO: Access Bank, Zenith, UBA, others warn Nigerians as scammers target investors

Industry

21 days ago

Dangote Refinery IPO draws N1.5tn in six hours as banks and SEC warn investors about scams and urge use of approved channels, while Access Bank issues alerts.

Full list of 11 countries offering visa on arrival to Nigerians in 2026

Money

21 days ago

Nigerian passport holders can visit 11 countries with visa on arrival in 2026, including Mauritius and Maldives, with key entry requirements explained clearly.

Dangote Refinery plans additional 30% share sale as investors rush IPO

Capital Market

21 days ago

Dangote may release 30% more Dangote Refinery shares if IPO demand exceeds supply, targeting 10 million shareholders and Africa’s biggest company in three years.

FG opens Free iDICE training for 50,000 Nigerian youths, lists requirements, deadline

Technology

21 days ago

FG opens free iDICE digital and BPO training for 50,000 South-West youths, with Lagos getting 10,000 slots and pathways to certification and remote jobs online.

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