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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FIRS, security agencies tighten ranks as Nigeria prepares for new revenue law

Economy

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CBN moves to crash dollar with $150 million sale to Access, Zenith, other authorised dealer banks

Economy

10 months ago

Big win for naira as external reserves cross $45bn first time Since 2019

Economy

10 months ago

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Access, Zenith, UBA, others increase FX rate on naira cards as dollar trades at new rate

Economy

10 months ago

NNPC shatters 36-year barrier with record 355,000bpd output as Nigeria’s oil revival gains momentum

Energy

10 months ago

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Nigerians rush NNPC petrol after price slash, experts explain reasons

Energy

10 months ago

10 Nigerian stocks that soared over 1,500% in 10 years: full list

Capital Market

10 months ago

In the past 10 years, top Nigerian stocks have witnessed remarkable comeback, with some rebounding by as much as 1,500 per cent, returning several billionaires.

How NUPRC’s digital compliance systems, licencing reforms is repositioning Nigeria

Energy

10 months ago

A new assessment by BusinessMetrics has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on implementing digital reforms in the enery sector.

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CBN releases new exchange rate, injects $100 million to stabilise naira

Economy

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a bold step in the foreign exchange market, injecting $100 million to stabilise the naira as demands resurges.

Fresh CBN order shakes Access, Zenith, UBA and others as dollar withdrawals get special exemption

Economy

10 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to exempt dollar accounts on its newly implemented withdrawal limits on bank accounts.

Shock gaps exposed as FG names top and bottom performers in business =facilitation in Nigeria

Industry

10 months ago

The Nigerian government has released the list of worst and best-performing ministries, agencies and departments in business facilitations in 2025.

Nigerian youths to receive Up to $20,000 as UNICEF backs new wave of climate champions

Industry

10 months ago

UNICEF, the global children's fund, has opened applications for the 2026 Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, targeting young Nigerians.

New solar panel regulation: Nigeria begins massive production as import declines

Energy

10 months ago

Following the clampdown on the importation of finished solar panel by the Nigerian government, local manufacturing has soared astronomically in Nigeria.

How to start profitable PoS business in Nigeria: 5 steps every new agent must follow

Industry

10 months ago

Despite the threats of shutting down unregistered business by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), starting a PoS business has been made easy.

Nigeria’s banking giants post record profits in 2025 as Access, Zenith, UBA, GTCO, others surge

Industry

10 months ago

Nigerian banks have released their nine-month profit for 2025. According to the report, top five Nigerian banks emerged as the most profitable during the period.

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