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

5951 articles published since 29 Nov 2021

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No more feature phones? MTN, other telcos eye N55K smartphones for millions in Nigeria by 2026

Technology

24 days ago

Dangote takes control of N14.4 trillion Nigeria’s fuel market as FG suspends petrol imports

Energy

24 days ago

CBN mops up naira, injects $200 million as local currency rebounds in official market

Economy

24 days ago

Private depots crash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery after new rate review

Energy

24 days ago

High Petrol Prices: Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG kits nationwide

Energy

25 days ago

SUNU Assurances moves early with N9.3bn capital raise as Nigeria’s insurance recap race heats up

Capital Market

25 days ago

Elon Musk’s starlink to power Nigerian smartphone users with direct 5G connection

Technology

25 days ago

Starlink's Mobile V2 satellites aim to connect smartphones directly to 5G networks, enhancing access in Nigeria and underserved African regions via Airtel.

Application open: Nigerian business owners to get N500,000 grant quarterly

Industry

25 days ago

Unlock ₦500,000 in support for 10 Nigerian entrepreneurs with the OCHF Quarterly Business Growth Grant, aimed at overcoming capital barriers and fostering growth.

FG revokes petrol import licences of MRS, other importers, giving Dangote Refinery strong boost

Energy

25 days ago

Nigeria's government has halted petrol import licences, solidifying Dangote Refinery’s lead as it meets 64% of demand. A $750m expansion aims to change the sector.

How tax reform could unlock Nigeria’s economic growth and reduce oil dependence

Economy

25 days ago

Comprehensive tax reforms in Nigeria could drive economic development, reduce oil dependence, and attract investment by fostering fairness and supporting businesses.

FCMB meets CBN’s N500 billion recapitalisation target, set to open branches overseas

Industry

26 days ago

FCMB Group Plc has met the ₦500 billion capital requirement, enhancing its global banking ambitions and economic growth opportunities in Nigeria.

Full list of 33 banks operating in Nigeria and how they stand on CBN recapitalisation requirement

Economy

26 days ago

Nigeria’s banking sector nears recapitalisation targets set by the CBN, with 30 banks compliant, enhancing stability and supporting long-term economic growth.

Dollar hits 5-month high as CBN releases new exchange rate

Economy

26 days ago

Nigeria's naira weakens to N1,405.62 against the dollar despite rising FX inflows and improved reserves, signalling a potential convergence in the exchange market.

Dangote, others to cut petrol prices as oil tumbles after Trump signals quick end to Iran war

Energy

26 days ago

Global oil prices plummet following Trump’s remarks on the Iran conflict, prompting potential petrol price cuts in Nigeria as supply concerns ease in markets.

Dangote, N1,175/Litre: Depot owners announce fresh petrol prices nationwide as crude oil surges

Energy

26 days ago

Nigeria faces steep petrol price hikes as the Dangote Refinery adjusts rates amid global oil market disruptions, driven by the ongoing Israel–US–Iran conflict.

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