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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FCCPC targets 103 loan apps for ban as digital lending registration deadline expires

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Automation hits fuel retail: AA Rano unveils Nigeria’s first automated filling stations

Energy

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Naira posts best run in a decade as CBN reforms rewrite FX story

Economy

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Full List: 19 banks cross CBN’s recapitalisation hurdle to remain in operation as deadline nears

Industry

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Naira on bullish run despite 21% drop in dollar inflow into FX market

Economy

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How US planned takeover of Venezuela's oil will affect Nigeria’s economy in 2026, experts explain

Economy

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NNPC announces new petrol prices as Dangote delivers 43 million litres of fuel nationwide

Energy

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NNPC cuts petrol prices in Abuja to N815 per litre, amid market volatility. Lagos prices hold steady at N785, despite supply from Dangote Refinery easing concerns.

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Fidelity Bank crosses N500bn capital mark, joins Access, Zenith, others in CBN recapitalisation race

Industry

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Fidelity Bank's N250 billion private placement meets CBN's N500 billion capital requirement, showcasing robust investor confidence amid market volatility.

How FG plans to Use Access, Zenith, Opay, Moniepoint, others to recover your tax debt in 2026

Industry

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Nigeria tightens its tax framework to boost revenue and reduce leakages, defining tax debt clearly and enhancing compliance through technology integration.

Dangote Refinery delivers 43 million litres of fuel in one say, debunks shutdown rumours

Energy

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Dangote Refinery confirms ongoing petrol production, delivering 43m litres daily as depot prices surge. Local refining faces N91 billion losses amidst price cuts

Naira begins 2026 with massive gains as CBN Pumps $7.5 billion into FX market

Economy

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The naira appreciates to N1,430.84 per dollar, driven by improved FX supply and CBN reforms, as analysts project stability in 2026 amid declining volatility.

SMEDAN opens portal for free business registration, targets 250,000 entrepreneurs

Economy

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The Nigerian government opens portal for free business registration with the aim to capture the informal sector and grow small, medium enterprises nationwide.

CBN Deadline: Meet 12 of Nigeria’s most capitalised banks, GTBank, Zenith, lead the chart

Industry

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Nigeria's banks ramp up recapitalisation ahead of the March 2026 deadline, fostering investor confidence and reshaping the sector amidst regulatory pressure.

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for Entrepreneurship Grant, $5,000 up for grabs

Industry

a month ago

The Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, offering $5,000 seed funding, training, and access to a network for Africans.

Cash withdrawal: CBN issues new directive to Access, UBA, Zenith, others in new year

Economy

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The Central Bank of Nigeria mandates banks to enhance cash availability, enabling a stress-free festive season for Nigerians amid rising digital transactions.

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