Justice Okamgba

Lagos

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Articles

USSD war: Telcos oppose airtime charges for bank transfers

2 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba |Oluwakemi Abimbola

Telecom operators under the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria have refuted claims by Deposit Money Banks that the Nigerian Communications Commission instructed them (DMBs) to deduct Unstructured Supplementary Service Data transaction fees directly from customers’ airtime balances instead of their bank accounts.
Stakeholders Urge Policy Reforms to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

2 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

RegTech Africa. Photo: RegTech Africa, X Stakeholders at the RegTech Conference 2025 said leveraging digital infrastructure is essential to speeding up financial inclusion through a multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, fintech companies, telecom operators, regulators, and customers. According to a World Bank report, 27 per cent of adults worldwide remain unbanked, while 50 per cent are underbanked, meaning they lack access to a credit card, according to Lucidity Insights.
ICANN to open windows for new generic top-level domains

2 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Photo: Google The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will open the next application window for new generic top-level domains in April 2026, the first such opportunity in more than a decade, as it seeks to expand digital naming options for organisations globally. The disclosure was made in a statement on Wednesday, following the release of a new global survey commissioned by ICANN.
BOI disbursements to MSMEs hit N1.3tn - Minister

2 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

The Bank of Industry has so far disbursed about N1.3tn to micro, small, and medium enterprises nationwide to boost the operations of these entities that contribute about 84 per cent to the country’s total employment, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has said.
FG advocates ECOWAS, private sector collaboration

2 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar The Federal Government has highlighted the significance of strategic collaboration between the private sector and West African governments, stressing that this would enhance regional integration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this at a high-level private sector roundtable in Lagos on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit.
Police not blocked from NIN verification services - NIMC

2 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

The National Identity Management Commission has refuted claims that the Police Service Commission was denied access to NIMC’s verification services, describing the report as “misleading” and “inaccurate.”This follows remarks made by the Chairman of the PSC, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu, during a visit to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission on Wednesday.
CIPM declares HR practice without certification illegal

4 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has reaffirmed that practising Human Resource Management in Nigeria without its certification is illegal, as outlined in federal legislation regulating the profession.
Experts urge Nigerians to review migration choices

4 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Nigerian youths have been urged to reconsider migration as a solution to economic challenges, with experts warning many not to embark on the journey without adequate preparation. The call came during the ‘APA Conference themed ‘Beyond Borders’, organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God Fountain of Life Sanctuary in Lagos, recently.
Report assesses economic performance

4 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

The AdvoKC Foundation has identified 14 broken campaign promises in its latest report assessing President Bola Tinubu’s performance two years into his administration. Tinubu, who marked his second anniversary in office on May 29, 2025, used the occasion to reassure Nigerians that the worst effects of his economic reforms were over, promising a renewed focus on inclusive growth and stability. However, the new report by AdvoKC Foundation offers a more sobering assessment.
Real estate firm supports students with scholarships

4 days ago | punchng.com | Justice Okamgba

Knight Frank Nigeria, a real estate consultancy firm, has awarded scholarships and internship placements to six outstanding students from the University of Lagos and Yaba College of Technology as part of activities marking its 60th anniversary. The initiative, unveiled during a presentation ceremony in Lagos, is part of the firm’s commitment to youth development and corporate social responsibility.