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

5548 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Naira Ends 2025 woefully despite CBN’s interventions, reserves increase

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Dangote Refinery rolls out 10-day credit, free fuel delivery for petrol stations

Energy

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Dangote Refinery goes offline for maintenance, targets 700,000 bpd output in 2026

Energy

7 hours ago

Nigeria ushers in new revenue era as FIRS transforms into Nigeria Revenue Service in 2026

Economy

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NNPC lists top assets for sale, opens bid to sell oil, gas stakes

Energy

23 hours ago

Power players unveiled: Full list of 22 Nigerian stocks now worth over N1 trillion

Capital Market

a day ago

FG opens GEEP loan Programme portal for 2026, Nigerians to get up to N300k

Economy

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Nigerians can now apply for interest-free loans up to ₦300,000 via GEEP for 2026, supporting micro and small enterprises, fostering financial inclusion and growth.

Free prepaid metres rollout nationwide: How Nigerians can get one as DisCos deploy 700,000 units

Energy

a day ago

DisCos in Nigeria introduce prepaid meters at no upfront cost amid NERC's N28bn funding. Progress continues as 5.3 million remain on estimated billing.

FG launches new tax ID portal: How Nigerians can retrieve their tax number online using NIN, CAC

Economy

a day ago

The Federal Government launches an online Tax ID Portal for effortless retrieval of tax IDs from January 1, 2026, simplifying compliance for Nigerians.

Fresh start For NNPC as FG cancels N5.57 trillion, $1.42 billion legacy debt

Energy

a day ago

Federal government cancels $1.42bn and N5.57trn debts of NNPCL, ending disputes while highlighting ongoing revenue collection challenges in Nigeria's oil sector.

NNPC: Nigeria's $2.8 billion AKK gas pipeline to commence Operation in 2026

Energy

a day ago

Nigeria's AKK gas pipeline is set to transform the energy landscape by 2026, boosting production and creating jobs across northern regions, after critical milestones

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FX reserves surge to 7-year high, raising fresh hope for naira in 2026

Economy

2 days ago

Nigeria's external reserves hit a five-year high, reflecting improved FX stability and naira outlook, driven by CBN reforms and investor confidence amidst volatility

Port Harcourt Refinery continues to supply siesel despite shutdown

Energy

2 days ago

Despite the Port Harcourt Refining Company's shutdown, diesel continues flowing from stocks, raising concerns over transparency and Nigeria's refining future.

New Tax Law: Air Peace CEO Onyema reveals airfares may hit N1 million For domestic flights

Industry

2 days ago

Nigeria's aviation industry faces a crisis as new tax provisions threaten soaring flight fares. Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema urges urgent government intervention.

Rebrand fails to stem the tide as subscribers continue to dump T2 in droves

Technology

3 days ago

T2, formerly 9mobile, faces a crisis with 2,664 subscriber exits in three months, highlighting ongoing trust issues despite its rebrand and recovery efforts.

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