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 tax law: State-by-State breakdown of VAT sharing formula

Economy

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CardinalStone predicts N1,350 per dollar for naira in 2026 amid CBN FX reforms

Economy

6 months ago

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Meet Nigerian banks licensed to operate abroad: How they met CBN N500bn target

Industry

6 months ago

Marketers predict lower petrol price as Dangote Refinery begins direct fuel supply nationwide

Energy

6 months ago

UBA finally beats CBN’s N500bn target as tier-1 banks race toward March 2026 deadline

Industry

6 months ago

Air Peace, Max Air, other local airlines in trouble as domestic traffic drops

Industry

6 months ago

FCCPC targets 103 loan apps for ban as digital lending registration deadline expires

Technology

6 months ago

Over 521 digital lenders are now regulated by the FCCPC, enhancing consumer protection amid rising credit demand in Nigeria, with 100 apps facing bans.

Automation hits fuel retail: AA Rano unveils Nigeria’s first automated filling stations

Energy

6 months ago

AA Rano Nigeria unveils the first unmanned fuel stations in Nigeria, leveraging Petrosoft technology for 24/7 self-service fuelling, sparking job loss concerns.

Naira posts best run in a decade as CBN reforms rewrite FX story

Economy

6 months ago

In 2025, the naira appreciated by over 7%, supported by CBN reforms, rising external reserves to $45.60 billion, transforming the FX market for a stable currency.

Full List: 19 banks cross CBN’s recapitalisation hurdle to remain in operation as deadline nears

Industry

6 months ago

Nineteen banks, including Fidelity Bank, have met Nigeria's recapitalisation deadline, boosting market confidence ahead of the March 2026 target set by CBN.

Naira on bullish run despite 21% drop in dollar inflow into FX market

Economy

6 months ago

Naira begins 2026 strong despite a 20.67% decline in FX inflows, backed by local sources supplying FX, as disparity grows between official and parallel markets.

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How US planned takeover of Venezuela's oil will affect Nigeria’s economy in 2026, experts explain

Economy

6 months ago

Nigeria's 2026 budget faces uncertainty as oil earnings hinge on global supply challenges and competition from Venezuela. Experts urge diversification.

NNPC announces new petrol prices as Dangote delivers 43 million litres of fuel nationwide

Energy

6 months ago

NNPC cuts petrol prices in Abuja to N815 per litre, amid market volatility. Lagos prices hold steady at N785, despite supply from Dangote Refinery easing concerns.

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Fidelity Bank crosses N500bn capital mark, joins Access, Zenith, others in CBN recapitalisation race

Industry

6 months ago

Fidelity Bank's N250 billion private placement meets CBN's N500 billion capital requirement, showcasing robust investor confidence amid market volatility.

How FG plans to Use Access, Zenith, Opay, Moniepoint, others to recover your tax debt in 2026

Industry

6 months ago

Nigeria tightens its tax framework to boost revenue and reduce leakages, defining tax debt clearly and enhancing compliance through technology integration.

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