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

5977 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Naira avoids Africa’s 10 weakest currencies in February 2026 as fresh data shows hardest-hit nations

Economy

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Starlink unveils N159,000 Priority plan in Lagos, Abuja, as residential users remain locked out

Technology

a month ago

Naira depreciates for six straight days as CBN mops up dollars to slow down local currency’s gains

Economy

a month ago

Union Bank releases strong statement after CBN announced banks which met recapitalisation goal

Industry

a month ago

Recapitalisation: Mergers, acquisitions loom as 13 banks face uncertainty ahead of March 31 deadline

Industry

a month ago

NNPC unveils new crude oil grade, set to begin export in March 2026

Energy

a month ago

Ojaja Pan Africa clears ₦9.2bn debt on FMDQ, strengthens investor confidence amid 27% MPR

Capital Market

a month ago

Ojaja Pan Africa redeems ₦9.2bn from Nigeria's debt market, showcasing financial strength and investor confidence amid soaring borrowing costs, economic challenges

Dollar sells at high rate as CBN crashes naira amid interest rate cut

Economy

a month ago

Central Bank of Nigeria withdraws $190 million to manage naira’s appreciation, as reserves exceed $50 billion amidst foreign investor concerns over volatility.

CBN unveils banks that have met recapitalisation requirement 4 weeks to deadline

Economy

a month ago

20 of Nigeria's 33 banks have met new capital requirements, raising N4.05 trillion ahead of the March 31 deadline, signalling strong domestic participation.

26.5%: CBN delivers new interest rate cuts amid cooling inflation

Economy

a month ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its benchmark interest rate to 26.5%, signalling cautious easing as inflation eases to 15.10%, offering relief for businesses.

FG sets new conditions for petrol imports as Dangote Refinery announces fresh PMS prices

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria's government refines petrol import framework amid rising domestic refining capacity, addressing supply gaps and safety concerns in the downstream sector.

Trouble for Moniepoint as Nigerian woman sues fintech N50m for unauthorised account opening

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian woman Olokunjuwon sues Moniepoint for N50 million over unauthorised account openings, raising critical data protection issues in fintech.

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FG restricts imports of motorcycle, tricycle parts to boost local production, jobs

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria's import-deletion programme aims to boost local manufacturing of motorcycle parts, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign exchange, policy consistency

4 weeks to CBN deadline: Which Nigerian banks are safe and who is still racing against time?

Industry

a month ago

Nigeria’s banking sector faces a recapitalisation deadline. While major banks thrive, mid-tier and smaller banks struggle to raise funds, risking regulatory action.

Nigeria stock market emerges strongest in Africa, NGX nears N126 trillion, investors gain N82bn

Capital Market

a month ago

Nigeria's stock market leads Africa with a 34.39% dollar return, nearing N126 trillion as currency stability boosts investor confidence amid macroeconomic pressures.

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