Morning recap: FG targets inflated contracts, INEC flags AI photos, other top stories
As a new week begins, PUNCH Online brings you some of the major stories making headlines across health, security, politics, metro and business. The Federal Government has warned heads of public institutions against inflated contracts and procurement violations, threatening sanctions for breaches of the Public Procurement Act. Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission has flagged…
As the new week kicks off, PUNCH Online shares some of the most significant stories across various sectors. The Federal Government is set to impose sanctions on public institutions involved in inflated contracts and violations of procurement regulations. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) expects to wrap up monitoring for 62 contacts linked to an imported Ebola case by November 13, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified 268 voter records with possible AI-generated photos and irregularities, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. Operation Hadin Kai troops have also killed four Islamic State West Africa Province leaders, including two Arab fighters, in Borno State.
Lastly, the Federal Government and other tiers of government have saved a combined N3.56tn from Federation Account revenue from January to September 2026, even as borrowing continues to finance budget deficits.
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