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

6337 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Petrol price war looms as marketers import fuel amid Dangote Refinery’s N1,200/Litre pump price

Energy

3 months ago

Dealers quote new prices for rice, beans, garri, other items amid rising food inflation

Economy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery, others may hike petrol prices again after US announcement on crude reserves

Energy

3 months ago

CBN issues new ATM rule to Access, UBA, Zenith, other banks, orders instant failed reversal

Industry

3 months ago

OPay launches XtraCova to reimburse customers up to N5m for unauthorised transactions

Industry

3 months ago

Nigerian Breweries, Guinness Nigeria announce price increase for beer, Malt, soft drinks

Industry

3 months ago

No more multiple devices: CBN introduces new mobile banking app installation requirement

Industry

3 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has limited mobile banking app usage to one device for enhanced security, introducing multi-factor authentication and stricter monitoring

CBN releases new rule for activating dormant account, removes affidavit requirement

Industry

3 months ago

The CBN has removed affidavit requirements for reactivating dormant bank accounts, enhancing transparency while allowing alternative digital channels for requests.

Africa’s most powerful passports: Seychelles leads as Nigeria moves up in new global ranking

Industry

3 months ago

Seychelles leads Africa's passport rankings, offering visa-free access to 152 destinations. Nigeria shows slight improvement, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts

CBN Directs Access Bank, UBA, others to monitor BVNs linked to suspected fraud

Industry

3 months ago

The CBN mandates banks to monitor BVNs linked to fraud from May 2026, implementing temporary watchlists and age restrictions for enhanced customer protection.

TCN announces power Cuts in parts of Lagos, alerts residents on date, duration

Energy

3 months ago

Lagos faces a 9-hour power outage as TCN conducts vital maintenance on the Akangba–Ojo transmission line, aimed at boosting electricity reliability across the state.

CBN releases new BVN rules for Access, UBA, Zenith, others, sets commencement date

Economy

3 months ago

The CBN restricts phone number changes for BVNs to combat fraud, enhancing security with a new watchlist for suspicious activities in Nigeria's digital payments.

CBN rolls out new banking rules: Imposes fresh limits, one-device mobile apps, instant payments

Industry

3 months ago

Central Bank of Nigeria's new rules enhance digital banking security with flexible transaction limits and stricter verification, aiming to curb fraud.

Highest in 13 years: CBN announces new reserves growth amid naira gain

Economy

3 months ago

Nigeria's external reserves surpass $50 bn, the highest in 13 years. CBN reforms bolster investor confidence as Cardoso urges students for multidisciplinary skills.

Lagos warns residents: File your Personal Income Tax before March 31 or risk N100,000 penalty

Economy

3 months ago

Lagos residents must file personal income tax returns by March 31 to avoid a N100,000 penalty. The fully digitised process simplifies compliance.

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