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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Dangote Refinery delivers 43 million litres of fuel in one say, debunks shutdown rumours

Energy

6 months ago

Naira begins 2026 with massive gains as CBN Pumps $7.5 billion into FX market

Economy

6 months ago

SMEDAN opens portal for free business registration, targets 250,000 entrepreneurs

Economy

6 months ago

CBN Deadline: Meet 12 of Nigeria’s most capitalised banks, GTBank, Zenith, lead the chart

Industry

6 months ago

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for Entrepreneurship Grant, $5,000 up for grabs

Industry

6 months ago

Cash withdrawal: CBN issues new directive to Access, UBA, Zenith, others in new year

Economy

6 months ago

Experts Predict Three economic trends that will shape how Nigerians live, spend and work in 2026

Economy

6 months ago

Nigeria's economy faces a tighter foreign exchange market and rising living costs in 2026, with digital finance growing amid challenges in consumer protection.

CBN Pumps $7.5 billion to keep naira afloat as currency ends 2025 strongly

Economy

6 months ago

The CBN's $7.53 billion intervention stabilised the naira, noting a 7.14% gain in 2025, reversing past deficits with a $4.60 billion balance of payments surplus.

FG, Wema Bank launch nationwide Digital Skillnovation Scheme to empower Nigerians

Economy

6 months ago

Applications are now open for the FGN–ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme, empowering young Nigerians with vital digital skills for entrepreneurship.

Access, Zenith, UBA, others shut 229 bank branches as PoS operators take over

Industry

6 months ago

Nigeria's banks shutter 229 branches as digital banking thrives, with PoS transactions surging 33%. 1.8 million operators face shutdown as registration mandates loom

NCDMB announces 2025/26 innovation challenge for oil, energy solutions with juicy prizes

Energy

6 months ago

NCDMB launches the Nigerian Content Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge to enhance local energy solutions and promote innovative ideas in oil and gas.

NCC gives Starlink subscribers in Nigeria deadline to complete biometric registration

Technology

6 months ago

Over 66,000 Starlink users in Nigeria face potential service cuts if they fail biometric registration by December 31, 2025, following NCC's extension deadline.

No longer an importer? Nigeria’s fuel exports jump 44% as $3.42bn surplus signals turning point

Economy

6 months ago

Nigeria's current account surplus narrows to $3.42bn despite rising crude oil and refined petroleum exports, as remittances provide vital external support.

Banks begin 10% tax on dollar deposits as Nigeria’s new tax laws take effect

Economy

6 months ago

Nigerian banks introduce a 10% withholding tax on foreign currency deposit interest from January 1, 2026, amidst President Tinubu's tax reforms for a fairer system.

Naira breaks 13-year record, appreciates 6.5% in 2025, amid CBN intervention, reserves growth

Economy

6 months ago

The naira appreciates 6.5% in 2025, led by CBN reforms and improved FX liquidity, yet structural vulnerabilities keep economists cautiously optimistic.

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