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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Dollar hoarders count losses as naira strengthens, external reserves climb to $48.5bn

Economy

4 months ago

MultiChoice scraps annual price hikes for DStv, GOtv subcribers as new owners prioritises growth

Industry

4 months ago

Abuja Investments Company repositions under Wike, drives global investor push with major summits

Economy

4 months ago

Meet Rabiu’s heir who may inherit father’s $15bn industrial empire as Dangote’s girls step up

Money

4 months ago

Naira depreciates further as Nigeria’s reserves surge to $48.5 billion

Economy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery slashes cooking gas price to N760/kg as LPG rates fall nationwide

Energy

4 months ago

Power failure hits five eastern states as grid collapses, plant maintenance drags

Energy

4 months ago

South-East states face widespread blackout after a partial collapse of Nigeria's national electricity grid, with EEDC confirming restoration efforts.

Naira gets massive boost as Nigeria’s reserves hit $48.5 billion, highest in 13 years

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves soar to $48.5 billion, the highest in nearly 13 years, sparking confidence in the naira's stability amid economic reforms.

Nigeria rises to third-largest World Bank borrower as IDA debt hits $18.7bn

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's IDA debt surged to $18.7 billion, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability as World Bank loans now account for 41.3% of external debt.

FG sets fresh timeline for enforcement of new tax laws, targets full rollout by 2028

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax laws will enforce full compliance by January 2027, starting with medium-sized companies in 2026, enhancing transparency through digital frameworks.

New tax laws: NRS makes e-invoicing mandatory for businesses, here’s how it works

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's electronic invoicing system launches for large businesses, ensuring real-time tax compliance. MTN Nigeria transmits the first live invoice.

NDDC begins CNG conversion training scheme for 400 Nigerian youths

Energy

4 months ago

The NDDC's six-week CNG conversion training empowers 400 Niger Delta youths, fostering skills for Nigeria's clean energy sector and tackling youth unemployment.

Unity–Providus merger surpasses CBN N200bn recapitalisation benchmark, final approval in view

Industry

4 months ago

Unity Bank and Providus Bank's merger has exceeded N200 billion in capital, gaining regulatory backing to enhance service delivery for customers and SMEs .

Nigeria’s stock market soars 31% in 2026 as naira rally lifts market cap by $21 billion

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigerian equities surge 31% in 2026, ranking second globally for dollar returns. The naira strengthens, boosting investor confidence and market capitalisation.

Full List: Nigeria, 11 other West African nations move closer to launching Eco currency

Economy

4 months ago

West African leaders are uniting to advance the Eco currency initiative, with Nigeria's central bank pivotal in shaping its launch and future economic stability.

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