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

6977 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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CBN announces next step for five Nigerian banks that failed to meet recapitalisation target

Economy

4 months ago

GTBank introduces $20,000 spending cap on Naira Debit cards amid FX market changes

Industry

4 months ago

FG begins new tax incentive system, 149 pioneer companies to enjoy tax exemption

Economy

4 months ago

After two years of darkness, Alaoji power plant roars back with 370MW boost for Nigeria’s grid

Energy

4 months ago

FG, Meta launch AI chatbot ‘GovGuide’ to help Nigerians access government services

Technology

4 months ago

Top US firm S&P releases fresh ratings on 7 Nigerian banks after recapitalisation

Industry

4 months ago

Naira holds ground against US dollar as CBN announces interest rate

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's naira shows resilience, closing at N1,373.34 per dollar as the Central Bank retains interest rates at 26.5%, boosting investor confidence.

Lagos moves to scrap Band A, B electricity tariffs as DisCos warn of blackouts, consumer crisis

Energy

4 months ago

Lagos plans to abolish electricity tariff bands amid warnings of potential blackouts and market instability, sparking debates among stakeholders in the power sector.

Billionaire bet: Otedola unveils $100 million investment in Dangote Refinery ahead of historic IPO

Energy

4 months ago

Femi Otedola invests $100 million in Dangote Petroleum Refinery ahead of its landmark IPO, pivotal to Nigeria's energy future and industrial growth potential.

CBN alerts Nigerians to federal government tax labelled as Stamp Duty

Industry

4 months ago

CBN clarifies N50 charge as a government-directed tax, not bank-imposed. A consumer complaint committee aims to resolve banking issues as MPC holds rate at 26.5%.

Air Peace, two other airlines raise fares above N200,000 per flight amid high Fuel price

Industry

4 months ago

Major Nigerian airlines have raised ticket prices above ₦200,000 amid soaring fuel costs, impacting domestic travel with fares on the Lagos-Enugu route now expensive

Lagos set for 24-hour electricity as power firm unveils supply plan

Energy

4 months ago

NDPHC plans to inject 1,500MW into Lagos' electricity supply, tackling 'stranded capacity' and enhancing stability amid ongoing reforms for improved power delivery.

Massive boost for naira as dollar inflows hit $112 billion in 12 months

Economy

4 months ago

Nigeria's FX market sees dollar inflows surge to $112bn, boosting investor confidence as reforms by CBN Governor Cardoso attract investments and improve outlook.

Dangote targets another mega project in Ogun with planned deep-sea port expansion

Maritime

4 months ago

Dangote Industries plans a multi-billion-dollar deep-sea port in Ogun State, boosting Nigeria's logistics, job creation, and trade in fertilisers and petrochemicals.

Petrol, diesel prices crash across Nigerian depots despite surging global oil costs

Energy

4 months ago

Despite high global crude rates, Nigeria's depot fuel prices decline, with Lagos seeing the sharpest cuts. See how local competition drives the fuel market dynamics.

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