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

5999 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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After acquiring new bank, Zenith races toward N3 trillion valuation as CBN deadline looms

Industry

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First Bank writes Off N748bn bad loans as Otedola explains profit crash, signals stronger future

Industry

2 months ago

CBN updates Customs duty exchange rate as naira strengthens against dollar

Economy

2 months ago

Dollar stumbles to four-year low as naira opens new month with a surprise surge

Economy

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Electrician, Engineer, Software Developer: 9 highest-paying jobs in Canada in 2026

Money

2 months ago

No longer digital: Kuda Bank to commence physical banking operations, gets CBN licence

Industry

2 months ago

CBN recapitalisation deadline sparks merger talks for 4 Nigerian banks

Industry

2 months ago

As CBN's March 2026 recapitalisation deadline approaches, four Nigerian banks face potential mergers. Union Bank's foreign interest may be hindered by legal issues.

Apply now: UNICEF, Nigerian bank open applications for 1,500 jobs for Nigerian women

Industry

2 months ago

Standard Chartered and UNICEF are partnering to create 1,500 job opportunities for young Nigerian women, tackling youth unemployment and gender inequality.

Naira stages strong comeback, hits 2-year high at N1,392 per dollar as CBN adjusts rates

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's naira soars to ₦1,392 per dollar amid improving liquidity and rising external reserves of $46.07bn, while analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook

Dangote Refinery reopens petrol gantry after price shock, marketers pay the price

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery has resumed gantry operations, adjusting petrol prices. The shift highlights tighter supply discipline in Nigeria's downstream market.

Tax net tightens in 2026: How to calculate your Personal Income Tax as enforcement begins

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's 2026 tax reforms has shifted from persuasion to enforcement, with wage incentives for businesses, digital income taxation, and a new era of compliance.

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Petrol depot prices surge after Dangote Refinery raised rates, filling stations comply

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery's petrol price hike to N799 per litre sparks nationwide adjustments, as depot owners react to rising crude oil costs amid market volatility.

Dangote Refinery raises ex-depot rate, orders marketers to pay N100 extra per litre

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery hikes Premium Motor Spirit price to N799 per litre, causing confusion for marketers as Abuja petrol prices leap to N910 per litre.

FG to register 250,000 businesses for free as SMEDAN opens portal for MSMEs

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's government offers free registration for 250,000 MSMEs via SMEDAN, boosting business formalisation and access to credit post-COVID for small enterprises.

Full list: 50 tax exemptions and reliefs Nigerians will Enjoy under new tax laws

Economy

2 months ago

Nigeria's new tax laws, effective January 1, 2026, offer relief for low-income earners and small businesses, promoting fairness and economic growth with exemption.

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