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

5752 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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IMF predicts new position for Nigeria among Africa’s biggest economies in 2026

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New tax laws: Access, Zenith, UBA, others begin major deductions from savings account interest

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Nigerians face a new 10% withholding tax on savings interest, sparking outrage as rising costs pressurise savers. Tax experts clarify common misconceptions.

CBN approves major rebrand as First Bank parent firm sells bank, adopts new identity

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Quest Merchant Bank Limited emerges from FBNQuest's rebranding, post-CBN approval, promising continuity and growth in Nigeria's dynamic financial landscape.

Elon Musk sells xAI to SpaceX for $1.25 trillion to propel his net worth to $800 billion

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Elon Musk's $1.25 trillion sale of xAI to SpaceX creates a tech powerhouse, merging AI with space, revolutionising infrastructure through space-based datacenters.

Dangote, other depot owners continue to sell petrol at high prices despite drop in crude rate

Energy

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Nigeria’s petrol and diesel prices defy global trends, remaining high despite a 5% drop in crude oil prices, reflecting local supply pressures and tight market.

World Bank opens $250 billion global procurement, invites Nigerian firms to apply

Industry

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The World Bank has launched a $250 billion procurement window for Nigerian firms, offering thousands of global contract opportunities across various sectors.

Andray Finance takes on predatory loan apps with AI-powered SaaS platform

Economy

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Andray Finance's new SaaS platform aims to combat predatory lending in Nigeria, ensuring fairness and privacy while empowering informal workers with solutions.

Ifunanya’s death sparks alarm as pharmacists reveal cost of treating snakebites in Nigeria

Industry

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Pharmacists urge local production of antivenoms after singer Ifunanya Nwangene's tragic death, highlighting Nigeria's snakebite crisis and healthcare gaps.

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Tax reform is policy, Not Politics, expert insists amid Nigeria’s legislative dispute

Economy

13 days ago

Public policy analyst Aderonke has defended Nigeria's tax reforms, emphasising their role in economic stability and addressing allegations of legislative row.

Naira breaks new ground, gains 3.6% as foreign investors move dollars into Nigeria

Economy

13 days ago

Nigeria's naira appreciated 3.6% in January as foreign investment returned, bolstered by rising reserves over $46 billion, enhancing currency stability amid reforms.

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