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

6347 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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Women lifting women: Achimugu empowers FCT women, donates oxygen cylinders, pays hospital bills

Industry

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Dangote Refinery changes strategy amid petrol production unit downtime

Energy

5 months ago

CBN, NIBSS name 13,417 fraud suspects on new portal as crackdown tightens

Economy

5 months ago

Lagos to recover unpaid taxes through tenants, banks, debtors, others

Economy

5 months ago

Naira slides despite $46bn FX reserves as global tensions rattle Nigeria’s currency

Economy

5 months ago

Dangote Refinery to shut down crude oil distillation unit for one week

Energy

5 months ago

Send money without internet: NIBSS unveils offline payments to reach millions of Nigerians

Technology

5 months ago

NIBSS to launch offline payments, enhancing financial inclusion for Nigerians without internet access. Collaboration urged to combat digital fraud.

Dangote Refinery hits petrol production snag as key unit disrupts output

Energy

5 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery's petrol unit faces ongoing RFCC outages, delaying full stabilisation until mid-2026 and limiting gasoline production.

New tax laws: 12 things employers must know as PAYE filing deadline nears

Economy

5 months ago

Employers in Nigeria must file annual PAYE returns by January, detailing all paid individuals. LIRS provides e-filing support to ensure compliance with new tax laws.

N25.85bn in 2025: NIBSS reveals biggest fraud technique in Nigerian banks

Industry

5 months ago

Nigeria's NIBSS reveals social engineering as the top fraud technique, with insider abuse threatening banks. Lagos remains the key fraud hotspot in Nigeria.

After acquiring majority shares, Tony Elumelu joins Seplat energies board

Energy

5 months ago

Tony Elumelu, a major investor, joins Seplat Energy's board as a non-executive director after acquiring a 20.07% stake, promising enhanced governance and growth.

It’s Illegal: FG bans meter installation charges, warns IE, EKDC, other DisCos of prosecution

Energy

5 months ago

Federal Government bans payment for meter installation, ensuring free smart meters for all Nigerians to enhance fairness in the power sector, with strict penalties.

Arthur Eze-owned Oranto Petroleum opens up on Senegal exit, cites contract breach

Energy

5 months ago

Oranto Petroleum exits Senegal's offshore oil sector after license revocation, citing financial disputes and regulatory challenges amid calls for better investment.

FG finally unlocks CVFF after 23 years, opens portal for $23m shipowners’ funding

Maritime

5 months ago

Nigeria's CVFF portal opens, granting up to $25 million for indigenous shipowners. Minister Oyetola discusses sustainable impact and transparency in financing.

Zenith Bank acquires Kenyan lender after meeting CBN recapitalisation target

Industry

5 months ago

Zenith Bank secures approval to acquire Paramount Bank in Kenya, enhancing its East African expansion while ensuring no competition risk in the banking sector.

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