Archived edition · 01:49 Lagos
Saturday 5 September
- New articles analysed in today’s runs
- 13
- High-risk articles today
- 0
- Board appointments today
- 1
- Contract awards today
- 1
Key Developments
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Asset Recovery
The EFCC has converted a recovered university asset into a federal institution as part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
theeagleonline.com.ng -
Fiscal Transparency Disputes
Governor Eno of Akwa Ibom State has committed to accounting for N2.943 trillion in revenue despite currently withholding specific spending details.
Premium Times Nigeria -
State Expenditure Clarification
The Jigawa State government refuted claims of zero education spending in Q1, asserting a total expenditure of N29 billion.
Premium Times Nigeria -
Federal Policy Reforms
The Federal Government intends to eliminate multiple taxation across Nigeria through ongoing reforms.
The Guardian Nigeria News -
Industry Advocacy
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has urged the government to prioritize domestic refining to lower import dependence.
The Punch
High Risk Alerts
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Public Finance Opacity
High risk is associated with the withholding of detailed spending records for Akwa Ibom’s N2.943 trillion revenue.
Premium Times Nigeria -
Financial Crime Prosecution
The EFCC has arraigned two individuals in Lagos for fraud totaling £110,000 and N500 million.
Premium Times Nigeria -
Corporate Fraud Convictions
Five individuals were sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay N117.7 million in restitution to a company.
Premium Times Nigeria
Beneficial Ownership & PSC Disclosures
No PSC disclosures were identified in the provided data.
Procurement & Board Changes
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Military Infrastructure Project
A company associated with "Buratai" and foreign partners is pursuing a project to modernize Nigerian Army hospitals.
Premium Times Nigeria -
Board Appointment
Security expert Okere has been appointed to the board of WAD, the first Nigerian to hold such a position.
Vanguard News -
Corporate Leadership
Olumide Kuku continues as Managing Director of FAAN, recently clarifying the agency's role regarding Uber's market exit.
Punch Newspapers