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

6325 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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US unveils new Green Card Policy: 5 major changes Nigerians and other immigrants must know

Money

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Cooking gas crisis deepens as retail LPG price Hits N2,000/kg amid worsening depot scarcity

Energy

a month ago

Millions hit as Nigerian banks suffer USSD glitches over new airtime rule

Industry

a month ago

Full List of customer care lines for Nigerian banks, fintechs in 2026: Access, Zenith, OPay, others

Industry

a month ago

New prices emerge as Nigerian billionaire Rabiu exposes forces behind high cement costs

Industry

a month ago

Lagos, Ogun, Enugu dominate Nigeria’s IGR rankings as states race to boost revenue in 2026

Economy

a month ago

Retail cooking gas prices Hit N1,600 per kilogramme as depots run dry, Dangote, others adjust rates

Energy

a month ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria soar to N1,600/kg amid severe supply shortages, forcing households to turn to charcoal and firewood as economic pressures mount.

CBN announces next step for five Nigerian banks that failed to meet recapitalisation target

Economy

a month ago

CBN assures continued operations for five banks amid recapitalisation challenges, highlighting investor confidence as 33 banks comply with new capital requirements.

GTBank introduces $20,000 spending cap on Naira Debit cards amid FX market changes

Industry

a month ago

Guaranty Trust Bank has introduced a $20,000 quarterly cap on international transactions with naira debit cards amid fluctuating forex rates and market conditions.

FG begins new tax incentive system, 149 pioneer companies to enjoy tax exemption

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria transitions to performance-based tax incentives, phasing out blanket tax holidays for 149 firms while enhancing industrialisation and attracting investments.

After two years of darkness, Alaoji power plant roars back with 370MW boost for Nigeria’s grid

Energy

a month ago

Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State resumes operations, contributing 370MW to Nigeria's power supply, boosting industrial growth and stability.

FG, Meta launch AI chatbot ‘GovGuide’ to help Nigerians access government services

Technology

a month ago

Nigeria launches GovGuide, an AI chatbot in multiple languages to enhance public service access and drive economic growth through open-source technology.

Top US firm S&P releases fresh ratings on 7 Nigerian banks after recapitalisation

Industry

a month ago

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded seven Nigerian banks, revealing confidence in Nigeria's banking sector amid strong economic reforms and projected robust returns.

Naira holds ground against US dollar as CBN announces interest rate

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's naira shows resilience, closing at N1,373.34 per dollar as the Central Bank retains interest rates at 26.5%, boosting investor confidence.

Lagos moves to scrap Band A, B electricity tariffs as DisCos warn of blackouts, consumer crisis

Energy

a month ago

Lagos plans to abolish electricity tariff bands amid warnings of potential blackouts and market instability, sparking debates among stakeholders in the power sector.

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