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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Andray Finance takes on predatory loan apps with AI-powered SaaS platform

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Ifunanya’s death sparks alarm as pharmacists reveal cost of treating snakebites in Nigeria

Industry

8 months ago

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Tax reform is policy, Not Politics, expert insists amid Nigeria’s legislative dispute

Economy

8 months ago

Naira breaks new ground, gains 3.6% as foreign investors move dollars into Nigeria

Economy

8 months ago

N8.5m up for grabs: DBN opens applications for 2026 MSME funding for Anambra entrepreneurs

Economy

8 months ago

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Relief at last: Rice, beans, garri prices fall as food inflation eases across Nigeria

Economy

8 months ago

MultiChoice owner speaks about price increase after slashing decoder rates

Industry

8 months ago

Canal+ reassures DStv subscribers of no immediate price hikes, as it merges content with MultiChoice and reviews Showmax to enhance streaming offerings.

Nigerian banks edge closer to stability as recap deadline nears, winners, strugglers unveiled

Economy

8 months ago

Nigeria's banks face a March 2026 recapitalisation deadline. Top performers like Access and Zenith exceed targets, while others risk mergers or exits if they fail.

Nigerian states, geopolitical zones with highest VAT contributions in 2025, Lagos, South-West lead

Economy

8 months ago

In 2025, Lagos accounted for 52% of Nigeria's VAT, reinforcing its economic dominance, while new tax reforms threaten future revenues amid regional disparities.

Boost for naira: Nigeria’s external reserves rise by $66 million to hit N46.11 billion

Economy

8 months ago

Nigeria's external reserves rose by $66m to $46.11bn in January, boosted by strong Brent crude prices and a near two-year high naira, showing improved confidence.

“Paying Tax Is Not Enough”: FG issues urgent warning to Nigerians as filing deadlines close In

Economy

8 months ago

Nigerians face urgent tax compliance warnings as less than 5% file annual returns. Government stresses filing obligations to avoid penalties and audits.

After acquiring new bank, Zenith races toward N3 trillion valuation as CBN deadline looms

Industry

8 months ago

Zenith Bank nears N3 trillion market capitalisation amid rising investor confidence as analysts assess its ability to maintain dividends against CBN's new rules.

First Bank writes Off N748bn bad loans as Otedola explains profit crash, signals stronger future

Industry

8 months ago

First Bank Holdings Plc tackles bad loans with a N748 billion write-off. Chairman Femi Otedola highlights a 92% profit drop as essential for long-term stability.

CBN updates Customs duty exchange rate as naira strengthens against dollar

Economy

8 months ago

The CBN's revised exchange rate aids importers as the naira appreciates against the dollar, ending January strong at N1,386, bolstered by rising external reserves.

Dollar stumbles to four-year low as naira opens new month with a surprise surge

Economy

8 months ago

The naira strengthens against the dollar, reaching N1,386.55, reflecting improved FX stability and optimism for 2026 amid rising foreign investments and oil inflows.

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