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

5979 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Nigeria’s food inflation hits 10-year low, dealers quote new rate for rice, other items

Economy

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CBN moves regulate BDC operators with new FX guidelines as naira appreciates in black market

Economy

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Flutterwave becomes world’s most licensed non-bank fintech, holds 50+ licences across 35 countries

Technology

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Fuel importers in pain as Dangote Refinery captures 62% of domestic PMS market, crashes price

Energy

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Naira rallies to N1,390 in parallel market as exchange rate Gap shrinks by 2.5 per cent

Economy

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FG grants N3 billion waiver to MSMEs, invites small business owners to register for free

Economy

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New Tax Law 2025: Ikeja Electric, EKDC and other DisCos mandate TIN, CAC or NIN for meter recharge

Energy

a month ago

DisCos in Nigeria, led by Ikeja Electric, enforce new compliance rules under the Nigeria Tax Act (2025), affecting corporate customers' electricity services.

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Price war deepens as depot owners slash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria's petrol price war intensifies as Dangote Refinery reduces rates, prompting depot owners to cut prices. Consumers benefit as pricing strategies shift.

Siemens revives $2.3bn Nigeria power deal to boost grid capacity to 25,000MW

Energy

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Siemens revives its $2.3bn power agreement with Nigeria to boost grid capacity from 4,000MW to 25,000MW, addressing chronic electricity shortages and grid failures.

Nigeria Revenue Service Reform: Zacch Adedeji urges leadership mindset shift for NRS success

Economy

a month ago

Leadership mindset drives Nigeria's revenue reform success, emphasising integrity and transparency. Transforming institutions relies on evolving personal beliefs.

Jerry Eze unveils $525,000 grant for 100 Nigerian entrepreneurs, appoints KPMG to oversee process

Industry

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Renowned cleric Jerry Eze launches a $525k grant to support 100 young Nigerian entrepreneurs in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing, with KPMG overseeing it.

CBN dollar sales to BDCs shrink naira Gap to N65 as official, parallel rates converge

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria's currency market narrows as the Central Bank reopens dollar sales to BDCs, supporting naira recovery and boosting FX rate stability amid changing dynamics.

AMNI refutes receivership claims, says court order in Cenroc dispute misrepresented

Industry

a month ago

AMNI dismisses receivership claims, clarifying court order only pertains to administrative functions as it contests the ruling amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Ogun becomes oil-producing state as NNPCL begins drilling at Eba Well

Energy

a month ago

President Tinubu's approval ignites drilling at Eba oil well, promising economic growth for Ogun State and diversifying Nigeria's oil production landscape.

After FG’s alert, NNPC raises alarm of another power cuts as Seplat gas plant shuts down

Energy

a month ago

Seplat Energy's gas production shutdown for maintenance poses risks to Nigeria's electricity supply, highlighting the urgent need for gas infrastructure investment.

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