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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New PoS company enters Nigeria, opens agent registration portal nationwide

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Full list: VAT, Stamp Duty and other bank fees Nigerians will now pay in 2026

Industry

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Why Paystack started banking services with Ladder MFB Acquisition as it Expands Beyond Payments

Industry

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Nigerians to pay 7.5% VAT on mobile bank transfers, USSD transactions

Economy

5 months ago

US billionaire invests in $11.8 million Nigerian drone company to tackle insecurity

Technology

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Dealers quote new prices for rice, garri, yam, other food items as cooking oils rise

Economy

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In January, Nigeria experienced mixed food price trends: staple grains fell while cooking oils rose. Relief for consumers as Abuja sees steep drops.

Elon Musk’s Starlink faces fresh competition as Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper gets Nigeria licence

Technology

5 months ago

Amazon's Project Kuiper secures regulatory approval in Nigeria, introducing competition to Starlink and enhancing broadband options across urban and rural areas.

Another Nigerian billionaire nears $10bn mark after Dangote, Adenuga

Money

5 months ago

Aliko Dangote's wealth surges past $30 billion, securing his place as Africa's richest, while Abdul Samad Rabiu nears the $10 billion milestone amid a market boom.

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Petrol prices to rise as FG enforces 0.5% on fuel dealers nationwide

Energy

5 months ago

Nigeria enforces a 0.5% levy on wholesale petroleum prices, prompting concerns over consumer petrol price hikes and strict compliance regulations for fuel suppliers.

Top 10 dividend-yielding stocks to buy now for steady final payouts in 2026

Capital Market

5 months ago

Explore Meristem Research’s top dividend stocks for FY25, including Zenith Bank and GTCO, blending stable income and growth potential amidst market volatility.

Recapitalisation race: Meet 21 banks with biggest capital after meeting CBN target

Industry

5 months ago

Nigeria's banking sector secures ₦5.142 trillion in the CBN recapitalisation drive, with 21 banks exceeding capital requirements ahead of deadline.

Why some marketers refuse to reduce petrol prices below Dangote Refinery’s rate

Energy

5 months ago

Oil marketers resist petrol price cuts despite Dangote's benchmark of N739/litre, facing high logistics costs. Competition rises as some stations offer lower rates.

New prices emerge as tomato production breaks 12-year records in Nigeria

Industry

5 months ago

In 2025, Nigeria saw stable tomato prices after years of volatility, thanks to improved production and reduced losses, offering relief to consumers and producers.

3 Nigerian banks set to merge as CBN recapitalisation deadline nears

Industry

5 months ago

Nigeria's banking sector faces major mergers ahead of the 2026 recapitalisation deadline. Tier-2 banks appear to be struggling with capital pressures.

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