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

6957 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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CBN Cuts interest rate to 23%: What it means for Nigerians seeking bank loans

Industry

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N300m debt crisis hits Nigerian airline as Ground Handlers withdraw services

Industry

7 days ago

Cash floods Access, UBA, Zenith, other Nigerian banks as liquidity jumps by N810bn to N5.53tn

Economy

7 days ago

Dangote’s $16bn Kenya Refinery faces setback as court halts site activities

Energy

8 days ago

Marketers release new petrol prices as landing cost crashes by N21 per litre, below Dangote’s rate

Energy

8 days ago

Nigerian workers using ChatGPT, Gemini at work face data privacy risks under Nigerian law

Technology

8 days ago

Naira escapes list of Africa’s 10 weakest currencies in September 2026 as shilling, franc struggle

Economy

8 days ago

The naira stays outside Africa’s 10 weakest currencies by nominal exchange rate in September 2026, while Uganda and Ghana face pressure and depreciation risks.

Rice prices drop by N15,000 as new 50kg bag rates emerge across Nigeria

Industry

8 days ago

Nigeria rice prices fell by ₦15,000 per 50kg bag between January and September 2026; AGRA recorded a 31.8% year-on-year decline, but Lagos costs also rose.

MRS filling stations cut petrol price by N25/Litre after Dangote Refinery's rate reduction

Energy

8 days ago

MRS stations in Abuja cut petrol by ₦25 to ₦1,370 per litre, saving motorists ₦1,250 on 50 litres as Dangote refinery's price reduction reaches more pumps.

Customs seeks seizure of Dangote’s billionaire half-brother’s aircraft over alleged ₦2.31bn duty

Money

8 days ago

Nigeria Customs seeks forfeiture of three aircraft tied to Sayyu Dantata over alleged ₦2.31bn unpaid import duty; no order yet, hearing resumes October 22, 2026.

NMDPRA proposes anti-monopoly rules as court backs fuel importers

Energy

8 days ago

NMDPRA proposes rules to curb fuel price fixing and hidden charges, ensure fair access to infrastructure for petroleum firms as court backs import licences.

Failed banks in Nigeria since 2010: Six major closures and how to recover your money

Industry

8 days ago

Failed Nigerian bank customers may recover savings through successor institutions or NDIC claims; insurance limits and liquidation dividends determine refunds.

PalmPay launches NightGuard to protect night transfers with extra verification

Industry

9 days ago

PalmPay NightGuard adds extra verification to transfers during selected hours from 11pm to 7am, helping protect accounts without blocking overnight payments.

Full list: Meet Nigerian banks with over N20 trillion assets amid surge in earnings

Industry

9 days ago

Five Nigerian lenders posted ₦20.47tn in assets and ₦338.4bn profit in H1 2026, as FCMB and Wema led earnings and an economist urged more business lending.

FAAN raises age limit for vehicles used for airport taxis, operators protest

Industry

9 days ago

FAAN proposes an October 2026 deadline for airport taxi operators to replace older vehicles, as ₦18 million costs and CNG conversions fuel calls for more time.

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