Justice Okamgba

Lagos

Technology Journalist at The Punch

Tech Journalist @PunchNG | Covering Nigeria's Digital Economy | Telling stories of innovation, policy & startups shaping Africa's future |

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Articles

NBC mulls AI rules to protect media industry

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator is gearing up to impose oversight on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, seeking to harness its potential while preserving the integrity of the media industry. The National Broadcasting Commission will soon unveil regulations to govern AI-driven platforms, a move announced on Friday by the Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, at a Lagos press conference launching AFRICAST 2025, Africa’s media technology summit.
Goldberg backs AMVCA cultural night

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Goldberg, Nigeria’s iconic lager beer, has announced its sponsorship of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Cultural Night. The AMVCAs remain the most prestigious celebration of African film and television, honouring remarkable contributions to storytelling and artistic expression across the continent.
Expert develops solution to curb infrastructure project delays

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

As Nigeria deals with persistent delays in infrastructure development, a UK-based Nigerian project planner, Onumaku Udochukwu, is introducing a smart planning model designed to significantly reduce project delivery setbacks and improve execution timelines across sectors. According to industry reports, more than 60 per cent of infrastructure projects in Nigeria miss their delivery deadlines, costing the nation an estimated N500bn annually.
Nigerians rally on Giv.ng to provide financial support

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Giv.ng, a digital fundraising platform, has sparked a wave of nationwide generosity in Nigeria, enabling hundreds of donors to contribute toward life-saving treatment for eight-year-old Matthew Omotosho, who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant form of brain cancer. With limited financial resources and the clock ticking, Matthew’s family sought help from The Dorcas Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports children battling cancer.
Solar firm opens Lagos hub

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Itel Solar Energy has launched its first Nigerian sales and service hub at Alaba International Market, a pivotal move to bring affordable solar solutions to a country grappling with persistent power challenges, it announced on Monday. The company’s move aligns with growing demand for reliable, cost-effective energy alternatives, particularly in commercial hubs like Alaba.
ExxonMobil Foundation boosts STEM programme for 1,500 students

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

ExxonMobil Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa, is supporting over 1,500 secondary school students across Africa through its 2025 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Africa programme. The initiative, launched in Abuja, Nigeria, seeks to cultivate the next generation of innovators by providing skills and resources to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Airtel Money plans IPO to compete in fintech market

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Airtel Africa is positioning its mobile money platform, Airtel Money, to challenge Africa’s fintech giants through a planned initial public offering set for the first half of 2026, Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar said in the company’s latest financial results. The IPO will bolster Airtel Money’s ability to compete with dominant players like Safaricom’s M-Pesa and MTN’s MoMo in the continent’s rapidly growing fintech market.
Banks, hospitals adopt 5G as many consumers decry cost

3 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Nigeria’s 5G network adoption is gaining traction, but primarily among banks, hospitals, and high-tech sectors, while the average consumer struggles to join the high-speed revolution due to affordability challenges. The Nigerian Communications Commission last week reported that 5G adoption had reached 2.7 per cent, up from 1.24 per cent a year earlier.
FG partners telecom firm to boost culture, tourism, creative economy

4 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Musa Musawa, and Lebara officials at the formalisation of a strategic partnership on May 9, 2025 The Federal Government has endorsed a strategic partnership with global telecommunications provider Lebara as the company gears up to launch its operations in Nigeria in the third quarter of 2025.
‘Nigeria First’ policy will boost local goods patronage – NASENI - NASENI

4 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has thrown its full support behind President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy,” a transformative initiative aimed at boosting the demand for locally made products and accelerating Nigeria’s industrial growth. In a statement released on Sunday, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalil Halilu, described the policy as a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy.