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

Author's articles

3 Nigerian banks set to merge as CBN recapitalisation deadline nears

Industry

9 months ago

Exchange rate gap between official, parallel markets widens as forex supplies tighten

Economy

9 months ago

Standard Chartered opens 2026 internship programme for Nigerians with paid roles and global exposure

Industry

9 months ago

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March 31 Countdown: See which Nigerian banks are Safe as CBN recapitalisation nears

Industry

9 months ago

Heritage Bank collapse: NDIC releases N24.3bn second dividend for depositors above N5m

Industry

9 months ago

Petrol price war deepens as marketers undercut Dangote, sell below N739 per litre

Energy

9 months ago

N140 million up for grabs as FG launches innovation competition to spur growth

Money

9 months ago

NASENI launches the InnovateNaija Challenge with a ₦140M prize pool, inviting young Nigerian innovators to tackle local economic challenges through science and tech.

2026 tax shake-up: Union Bank explains who pays nothing, who pays more as new laws take effect

Industry

9 months ago

Union Bank says Nigeria's tax overhaul exempts low earners below ₦800,000 annually while introducing new residency rules and significant changes to compliance.

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N710/Litre: Petrol depot owners crash prices as Dangote’s deal with marketers collapses

Energy

9 months ago

Nigerian petrol prices hit their lowest in months amid fierce market competition, driven by the collapse of supply agreements and falling global crude oil prices.

Naira’s shock rebound: Inside the forces powering Its first weekly gain of 2026

Economy

9 months ago

The naira dips against the dollar despite improved forex liquidity, with total FX inflows rising. Analysts foresee stronger trade opportunities ahead in 2026.

Canada moves to hire 32,000 workers, offers to pay N46,000 per hour

Money

9 months ago

Canada plans to hire 32,000 temporary workers for the 2026 national census, offering pay up to $31.32/hour. These roles are vital for accurate data collection.

Naira trades at new rate as report predicts 2026 exchange benchmark

Economy

9 months ago

As the naira dips to N1,419.71 per dollar amid cautious trading, analysts foresee stability in 2026, despite oil market uncertainties impacting Nigeria's FX inflows.

Marketers back out of petrol supply deal with Dangote Refinery as fuel landing costs crash

Energy

9 months ago

Dangote Refinery’s fuel supply agreement with 20 marketers collapses over pricing disputes, triggering a surge in imports and intensifying competition.