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

6987 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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27 UK firms eye Nigeria’s fintech, sustainability space as Mayor of London visits Lagos

Economy

a year ago

MRS, AP, others increase petrol prices after Dangote Refinery ends fuel discount

Energy

a year ago

Naira gains in official, black market window after CBN sells $80m to FX dealers

Economy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery reportedly dumps marketers selling its petrol as it ends fuel discount

Energy

a year ago

Nigerians react as FG takes $500m World Bank loan for power amid soaring debt

Economy

a year ago

Naira nears equal exchange rate at banks and black market as oil output surges

Economy

a year ago

Full lst:10 most affordable Nigerian states to Live In as inflation drops to 22.22 per cent

Economy

a year ago

Nigeria's headline inflation has dropped from 22.97% in May to 22.22% in June, representing a 0.75 per cent decline, with some states recording low inflation.

Nigeria's powerhouses: 10 Nigerian banking stocks lead NGX surge amid recapitalisation

Industry

a year ago

Amid the ongoing recapitalisation drive announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, several Nigerian banking stocks have been on a bullish run, driving the NGX.

UBA’s AI chatbot LEO launches Africa’s first cross-border payment feature

Technology

a year ago

United Bank for Africa's (UBA) chatbot, LEO, has become the first AI-powered chatbot to process cross-border payments using local currencies under PAPSS.

Apply Now: FCMB Opens 2025 internship program for Nigerian graduates in finance and research

Industry

a year ago

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced the commencement of its 2025 Management Internship Programme for fresh and young graduates from Nigeria.

Naira trades at new rate as dollar demand rises in FX market

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, depreciated to N1,530 per dollar on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from N1,518 the previous day, as dollar demand rose in the FX market.

Naira gets boost as Nigeria surpasses OPEC Oil quota in June 2025

Energy

a year ago

Nigeria's crude oil production has again exceeded the quota assigned to it by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for June 2025.

FG begins recruitment into Immigration, Civil Defence, others: How to apply in 5 easy steps

Money

a year ago

The Nigerian government has opened a recruitment portal for Nigerians to apply for immigration Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire Service and Correctional Service.

Zenith Bank hits ₦3 trillion valuation after meeting CBN’s ₦500bn capital target

Capital Market

a year ago

Zenith Bank Plc has hit a market capitalisation of N3 trillion, making it the second most capitalised bank, after CGTOC on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

Full List: SEC names 79 suspected Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, issues fresh warning

Industry

a year ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has alerted Nigerians about 79 suspected Ponzi schemes under investigation, especially the FF Tiffany platform.

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