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

5757 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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

Industry

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N710/Litre: Petrol depot owners crash prices as Dangote’s deal with marketers collapses

Energy

a month ago

Naira’s shock rebound: Inside the forces powering Its first weekly gain of 2026

Economy

a month ago

Canada moves to hire 32,000 workers, offers to pay N46,000 per hour

Money

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Naira trades at new rate as report predicts 2026 exchange benchmark

Economy

a month ago

Marketers back out of petrol supply deal with Dangote Refinery as fuel landing costs crash

Energy

a month ago

CBN recapitalisation countdown: List of Nigerian banks yet to meet new capital threshold

Industry

a month ago

Pressure builds on Nigerian banks ahead of the CBN's March 31, 2026, recapitalisation deadline, with at least 12 banks exploring options to survive.

“They’ll create confusion:” KPMG flags 4 major errors, gaps in Nigeria’s new tax laws

Economy

a month ago

KPMG highlights significant errors in Nigeria's new tax laws, creating compliance risks and uncertainties. Urgent clarifications needed for fairness.

N50 stamp duty: Tax experts clarify deductions from bank balances under new laws

Economy

a month ago

Tax experts clarify that only electronic transfers incur a ₦50 stamp duty, not bank balances. New laws exempt certain transactions while offering rent relief.

New tax law: State-by-State Breakdown of VAT Sharing Formula

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's new VAT formula increases states' share to 55%, shifting N461.27bn to local governments and marking a pivotal change in fiscal federalism for 2026.

CardinalStone predicts N1,350 per dollar for naira in 2026 amid CBN FX reforms

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's naira is set to appreciate to N1,350-N1,450 per dollar by 2026, driven by FX reforms amid global oil price risks and easing inflation, CardinalStone says.

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Meet Nigerian banks licensed to operate abroad: How they met CBN N500bn target

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria's Central Bank mandates N500 billion capital for international banks by March 2026, reshaping the sector and enhancing financial stability.

Marketers predict lower petrol price as Dangote Refinery begins direct fuel supply nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery's petrol deliveries could lower prices below N739 per litre, intensifying competition in Nigeria's market as training for partner stations begins.

UBA finally beats CBN’s N500bn target as tier-1 banks race toward March 2026 deadline

Industry

a month ago

UBA surpasses the N500bn capital requirement ahead of CBN's March 2026 deadline, raising N178.3 billion with over 6,400 valid share acceptances, enhancing stability.

Air Peace, Max Air, other local airlines in trouble as domestic traffic drops

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria's domestic air travel plummets to a three-year low, facing 13.6% decline as international traffic increases. Experts warn of rising costs.

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