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

5756 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Elon Musk’s Starlink faces fresh competition as Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper gets Nigeria licence

Technology

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Another Nigerian billionaire nears $10bn mark after Dangote, Adenuga

Money

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Petrol prices to rise as FG enforces 0.5% on fuel dealers nationwide

Energy

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Top 10 dividend-yielding stocks to buy now for steady final payouts in 2026

Capital Market

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Recapitalisation race: Meet 21 banks with biggest capital after meeting CBN target

Industry

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Why some marketers refuse to reduce petrol prices below Dangote Refinery’s rate

Energy

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New prices emerge as tomato production breaks 12-year records in Nigeria

Industry

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In 2025, Nigeria saw stable tomato prices after years of volatility, thanks to improved production and reduced losses, offering relief to consumers and producers.

3 Nigerian banks set to merge as CBN recapitalisation deadline nears

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria's banking sector faces major mergers ahead of the 2026 recapitalisation deadline. Tier-2 banks appear to be struggling with capital pressures.

Exchange rate gap between official, parallel markets widens as forex supplies tighten

Economy

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Nigeria's naira modestly gains to ₦1,423.17/USD in the official market, while the parallel market weakens amid dollar scarcity, widening exchange rate gaps.

Standard Chartered opens 2026 internship programme for Nigerians with paid roles and global exposure

Industry

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Standard Chartered Bank launches a paid 2026 Internship Programme for Nigerian students, offering global banking exposure, professional development, and networking.

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March 31 Countdown: See which Nigerian banks are Safe as CBN recapitalisation nears

Industry

a month ago

As Nigeria's banking sector sees 22 of 34 banks ready for the CBN's recapitalisation deadline, strategic mergers and equity raises promise enhanced stability.

Heritage Bank collapse: NDIC releases N24.3bn second dividend for depositors above N5m

Industry

a month ago

NDIC announces N24.3 billion liquidation dividend for Heritage Bank depositors, with payments of 5.2 kobo per N1 on uninsured balances as asset recovery continues.

Petrol price war deepens as marketers undercut Dangote, sell below N739 per litre

Energy

a month ago

Filling stations in Nigeria undercut Dangote's petrol price, igniting fierce competition as motorists flock to cheaper outlets amid escalating price wars.

N140 million up for grabs as FG launches innovation competition to spur growth

Money

a month ago

NASENI launches the InnovateNaija Challenge with a ₦140M prize pool, inviting young Nigerian innovators to tackle local economic challenges through science and tech.

2026 tax shake-up: Union Bank explains who pays nothing, who pays more as new laws take effect

Industry

a month ago

Union Bank says Nigeria's tax overhaul exempts low earners below ₦800,000 annually while introducing new residency rules and significant changes to compliance.

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