Archived edition · 02:11 Lagos
Friday 18 September
- New articles analysed in today’s runs
- 7
- High-risk articles today
- 0
- Board appointments today
- 1
- Contract awards today
- 2
Key Developments
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Fiscal Policy Reform
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a review of the finance bill to reduce tax complexities and eliminate investment barriers [The Guardian Nigeria News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPNFAtR3U4SFZVakVOMGtxMmh2dk5PZ1VaUkR6NUVHeHY5S3ppMWpISmF1V3JXVERLZUZEeFZfVlNXbmEyb0xyc2hFR0otZXFLVjhsZ19hdXBqN2RKQnppclI5bHlSaV9YdWFmWXl3S1gwSktLdXpJdUo0THJiTXFCWGFPQ0NYMWpBdnZ2OHhfLTNmQmlfeXRWaDVXSjZEVHZtWXpZMUhaR05BM21vZDA4ZjFyaFA?oc=5).
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Infrastructure & Energy
The FG has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University and plans to launch a national call centre for resolving electricity consumer complaints [The Punch](https://punchng.com/fg-powers-abuja-varsity-with-3mw-solar-project/), [The Punch](https://punchng.com/fg-plans-call-centre-to-resolve-power-complaints-2/).
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Regional Governance
The Lagos State Government has mandated safety audits of dredging sites to ensure regulatory compliance [Punch Newspapers](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTE5KdXJfUHZFbWhnU2g2U3FuVkEtUTFmR0J4UjQtUlFQeUFmQUlDUzlLR01ROGNURlJZWGtKS3dvNG92LXB3NEVtWTA0TDh2VVotby03Ynh2OGk3VXhKaUgxbUNhdlJfRWh3eWRuWHdNZHg4QQ?oc=5).
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Technological Intervention
NASENI, led by Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has launched a clean-energy project in Oyo State to provide technology transfer and economic support [Vanguard](https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/fg-strengthens-grassroots-economic-support-with-naseni-clean-energy-intervention-in-oyo/).
High Risk Alerts
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Donor Fund Misappropriation
Civil society groups are urging the EFCC and FBI to expand investigations into the alleged mismanagement of donor health funds, indicating a medium-level risk of high-level corruption [Punch Newspapers](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNU1BNQ0dHYm1VeVR3c2NtSldEcnpocXItWHpYQmxpN21jZmVreXBPZ3RsRGJPTDVKRENZVll3WV9oMlJacW9La3FHR1ZGUkxqWWRVa0ZMSkJBdnlKbkFBQUMwYU9wS3Z3aTFyN3RZU0wxOFF5UWF2TkwzZDZZVWdyUGJ1cHo2T2VJdHZMVE80VFQ5Qi03QjZmR2xBSmpRa3RFU0RWOXlHRVo3NDdVcmdjN0FOSGkwUGRs?oc=5).
- No other high-threat activities were detected during this period.
Beneficial Ownership & PSC Disclosures
No Persons with Significant Control (PSC) were identified in the provided data.
Procurement & Board Changes
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Public Works
The Federal Government of Nigeria is the awarding agency for a new 3MW solar hybrid power project located at Yakubu Gowon University [The Punch](https://punchng.com/fg-powers-abuja-varsity-with-3mw-solar-project/).
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Political Appointments
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed several entertainment figures, including Pasuma and Toyin Abraham, to roles within the party structure [legit](https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1731388-toyin-abraham-pasuma-faithia-balogun-major-appointments-lagos-apc/).