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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Experts Predict Three economic trends that will shape how Nigerians live, spend and work in 2026

Economy

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CBN Pumps $7.5 billion to keep naira afloat as currency ends 2025 strongly

Economy

a month ago

FG, Wema Bank launch nationwide Digital Skillnovation Scheme to empower Nigerians

Economy

a month ago

Access, Zenith, UBA, others shut 229 bank branches as PoS operators take over

Industry

a month ago

NCDMB announces 2025/26 innovation challenge for oil, energy solutions with juicy prizes

Energy

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NCC gives Starlink subscribers in Nigeria deadline to complete biometric registration

Technology

a month ago

No longer an importer? Nigeria’s fuel exports jump 44% as $3.42bn surplus signals turning point

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's current account surplus narrows to $3.42bn despite rising crude oil and refined petroleum exports, as remittances provide vital external support.

Banks begin 10% tax on dollar deposits as Nigeria’s new tax laws take effect

Economy

a month ago

Nigerian banks introduce a 10% withholding tax on foreign currency deposit interest from January 1, 2026, amidst President Tinubu's tax reforms for a fairer system.

Naira breaks 13-year record, appreciates 6.5% in 2025, amid CBN intervention, reserves growth

Economy

a month ago

The naira appreciates 6.5% in 2025, led by CBN reforms and improved FX liquidity, yet structural vulnerabilities keep economists cautiously optimistic.

Nigeria’s economy gains speed as CBN unveils fastest-growing subsectors in 2025

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's economic recovery strengthened in December 2025, with 32 of 36 subsectors growing, while the naira ended the year weaker despite CBN interventions.

OPay, PalmPay, Moniepoint alert users as ₦50 Stamp Duty moves to senders from January 2026

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian fintechs warned customers of a new ₦50 stamp duty on transfers of ₦10,000 and above from January 1, 2026, raising concerns over increased transaction costs.

Banking transaction narration: FG clarifies debits on personal bank accounts

Economy

a month ago

Federal Government denied plans to monitor bank accounts for tax; small businesses earning below ₦12 million exempt from income tax under new reforms.

How to apply for FG’s ₦500,000 YEIDEP Grant as Batch B portal opens for young Nigerians

Economy

a month ago

Apply for YEIDEP Batch B and receive grants of ₦50,000 to ₦500,000 to support youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria, empowering young innovators and boost inclusion.

Africa’s weakest currencies in 2025: Why the naira escaped the bottom 10 as others crumbled

Economy

a month ago

In 2025, South Sudanese pound and Ethiopian birr faced severe declines, revealing economic fragility and inflation's impact on everyday life across Africa.

Naira Ends 2025 woefully despite CBN’s interventions, reserves increase

Economy

a month ago

The naira weakens to ₦1,445.68/$ despite CBN's dollar sales, while Nigeria's external reserves rise to $45.45bn, highlighting ongoing currency stability challenges.

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