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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UK-backed Lebara storms Nigeria’s telecom market, unveils 0724 number series

Technology

7 months ago

Lagos government hikes BRT fares, releases new rates for major routes, transporters follow suit

Industry

7 months ago

Dollar slumps to one-week low as trade tensions, Iran fears shake global markets

Economy

7 months ago

Naira avoids Africa’s 10 weakest currencies in February 2026 as fresh data shows hardest-hit nations

Economy

7 months ago

Starlink unveils N159,000 Priority plan in Lagos, Abuja, as residential users remain locked out

Technology

7 months ago

Naira depreciates for six straight days as CBN mops up dollars to slow down local currency’s gains

Economy

7 months ago

Union Bank releases strong statement after CBN announced banks which met recapitalisation goal

Industry

7 months ago

Union Bank reassures customers of deposit security amidst CBN recapitalisation remarks. The bank highlights its operational stability and commitment.

Recapitalisation: Mergers, acquisitions loom as 13 banks face uncertainty ahead of March 31 deadline

Industry

7 months ago

Thirteen banks race to meet Nigeria's new capital thresholds by March 2026, while potential mergers loom. Optimism grows as compliance progresses; stability awaits.

NNPC unveils new crude oil grade, set to begin export in March 2026

Energy

7 months ago

Nigeria plans to export a new Cawthorne crude oil grade from March 2026, aiming to boost production capacity and enhance foreign exchange earnings.

Ojaja Pan Africa clears ₦9.2bn debt on FMDQ, strengthens investor confidence amid 27% MPR

Capital Market

7 months ago

Ojaja Pan Africa redeems ₦9.2bn from Nigeria's debt market, showcasing financial strength and investor confidence amid soaring borrowing costs, economic challenges

Dollar sells at high rate as CBN crashes naira amid interest rate cut

Economy

7 months ago

Central Bank of Nigeria withdraws $190 million to manage naira’s appreciation, as reserves exceed $50 billion amidst foreign investor concerns over volatility.

CBN unveils banks that have met recapitalisation requirement 4 weeks to deadline

Economy

7 months ago

20 of Nigeria's 33 banks have met new capital requirements, raising N4.05 trillion ahead of the March 31 deadline, signalling strong domestic participation.

26.5%: CBN delivers new interest rate cuts amid cooling inflation

Economy

7 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its benchmark interest rate to 26.5%, signalling cautious easing as inflation eases to 15.10%, offering relief for businesses.

FG sets new conditions for petrol imports as Dangote Refinery announces fresh PMS prices

Energy

7 months ago

Nigeria's government refines petrol import framework amid rising domestic refining capacity, addressing supply gaps and safety concerns in the downstream sector.

Trouble for Moniepoint as Nigerian woman sues fintech N50m for unauthorised account opening

Industry

7 months ago

Nigerian woman Olokunjuwon sues Moniepoint for N50 million over unauthorised account openings, raising critical data protection issues in fintech.

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