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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New petrol depot price emerges as Dangote halts gantry sales amid talks with fuel importers

Energy

4 months ago

Banks, traders quote new rate for dollar as naira continues rally in all markets

Economy

4 months ago

Dial the code: GTBank launches Quick Airtime Loan of up to N10,000

Industry

4 months ago

Mark Angel, Oum Walid lead Africa’s highest-earning YouTubers in 2026 as digital fortunes surge

Technology

4 months ago

Abdulsamad Rabiu gains new global billionaire ranking as Dangote nears $32bn net worth

Money

4 months ago

Nigeria’s food inflation hits 10-year low, dealers quote new rate for rice, other items

Economy

4 months ago

CBN moves regulate BDC operators with new FX guidelines as naira appreciates in black market

Economy

4 months ago

Central Bank of Nigeria reveals new guidelines for Bureau De Change operators this week as naira rises to N1,390 per dollar, easing the exchange rate gap.

Flutterwave becomes world’s most licensed non-bank fintech, holds 50+ licences across 35 countries

Technology

4 months ago

Flutterwave celebrates ten years as the most licensed non-bank fintech, reflecting on Nigeria's role in global payments amid a gala of dignitaries and innovation.

Fuel importers in pain as Dangote Refinery captures 62% of domestic PMS market, crashes price

Energy

4 months ago

In January, Dangote Refinery supplied 62% of Nigeria's petrol, marking a significant shift towards local production and economic self-sufficiency and reduced imports

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Naira rallies to N1,390 in parallel market as exchange rate Gap shrinks by 2.5 per cent

Economy

4 months ago

Naira appreciates to N1,390 per dollar, narrowing the gap with official rates to N35. Central Bank efforts stabilise Nigeria's currency, enhancing market confidence.

FG grants N3 billion waiver to MSMEs, invites small business owners to register for free

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria waives ₦3 billion in business name registration fees for MSMEs, leading to a surge of 60,000 registrations, unlocking vital growth opportunities for SMEs.

New Tax Law 2025: Ikeja Electric, EKDC and other DisCos mandate TIN, CAC or NIN for meter recharge

Energy

4 months ago

DisCos in Nigeria, led by Ikeja Electric, enforce new compliance rules under the Nigeria Tax Act (2025), affecting corporate customers' electricity services.

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Price war deepens as depot owners slash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery

Energy

4 months ago

Nigeria's petrol price war intensifies as Dangote Refinery reduces rates, prompting depot owners to cut prices. Consumers benefit as pricing strategies shift.

Siemens revives $2.3bn Nigeria power deal to boost grid capacity to 25,000MW

Energy

4 months ago

Siemens revives its $2.3bn power agreement with Nigeria to boost grid capacity from 4,000MW to 25,000MW, addressing chronic electricity shortages and grid failures.

Nigeria Revenue Service Reform: Zacch Adedeji urges leadership mindset shift for NRS success

Economy

4 months ago

Leadership mindset drives Nigeria's revenue reform success, emphasising integrity and transparency. Transforming institutions relies on evolving personal beliefs.

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