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

5762 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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No new tax in Nigeria: Expert explains why savings are not under government attack

Economy

3 months ago

New auto giant emerges as E.F. network unveils 40,000-capacity EV assembly plant in Nigeria

Industry

3 months ago

Naira recovers after days of depreciation as external reserves increase despite shocks

Economy

3 months ago

FCCPC sets new deadline for FairMoney, Okash, Carbon, other lending apps to comply with new rules

Industry

3 months ago

Nigeria’s big comeback: NUPRC’s 2025 oil licensing round ignites global investor confidence

Energy

3 months ago

Aba plunged into darkness after 60 days of unbroken power: Gas shortage halts Geometric supply

Energy

3 months ago

FG takes bold decision, suspends 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, experts predict price crash

Energy

3 months ago

The Nigerian government has suspended the controversial 15% import duty on petrol and diesel after backlash and pushbacks from industry stakeholders.

Nigeria’s oil reforms earn regional praise: West Africa think tank hails NUPRC’s bold leadership

Energy

3 months ago

The West Africa Energy Policy Institute (WA-EPI) has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its bold reforms in Nigeria.

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Access, Zenith, UBA, other banks give new deadline for customers to link tax ID, NIN to accounts

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian banks have issued fresh deadlines to customers to regularise their accounts by linking their tax IDs and national identification numbers before January 1.

Lagos crashes prices of rice, beans, garri, other essential items as Christmas approaches

Economy

3 months ago

The Lagos state government has announced 25% subsidy on essential food items such as rice, beans, garri, and bread for ease hardship for the reseidents.

Unlock big savings: 6 tax deductions you can legally claim under Nigeria’s new PIT rules

Economy

3 months ago

The Nigerian government changed the country's Personal Income Tax rules. However, citizens can still claim deductions legally under the new PIT guidelines.

Nigeria launches Talent Accelerator to empower youth, close skills gaps, and create millions of jobs

Economy

3 months ago

The Nigerian government has unveiled the Nigeria Talent Accerator Network to close skills gaps and allow the country entry into the Global Accelerators Network.

DStv extends free premium package period for all subscribers, rolls out decoder subsidies

Industry

3 months ago

Africa's pay-tv company, MultiChoice has extended the Premium package offer and decoder lower toer subsidies until December 31, 2025, premium subscribers react.

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Naira depreciates again as investors pull dollars amid US threats

Economy

3 months ago

The Nigerian currency has slumped again in the official market following threats by the US government against Nigeria, falling to ₦1,436 per dollar.

Dangote Refinery increases petrol prices few days after rate cut, depot operators follow suit

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery has reversed the petrol price cut it announced a few days ago, increasing ex-depot rate to N860 per litre, from N828, with marketers adjusting.

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