FG gives N4 bn each to 12 varsities for engineering upgrades
The Nigerian federal government has announced a funding initiative of N4 billion for each of 12 universities to enhance their engineering and technology faculties.
Community angry as Wilcannia Weir project delayed again
The long-awaited Wilcannia Weir project is delayed again due to insufficient federal funding despite the NSW government's commitment of $70 million.
Good news for Chicago: Brandon Johnson announced $2 million grants to support the arts and strengthen cultural organizations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a $2 million grant package aimed at bolstering the arts community and cultural organizations in the face of federal funding cuts.
World Bank urges federal government to expedite funding for SP metro expansion
The World Bank has urged the SΓ£o Paulo government to speed up processes for releasing funds for metro expansion projects totaling $650 million.
2.2 million euros from the federal government: FΓΌrstenfeldbruck purchases twelve new electric buses
FΓΌrstenfeldbruck is advancing its bus fleet electrification with the purchase of twelve new electric buses, supported by over 2.2 million euros in federal funding.
Good news for Illinois: funding for Planned Parenthood will increase to protect access to reproductive healthcare
Illinois is increasing funding for Planned Parenthood amid federal changes, aiming to protect access to reproductive healthcare services.
Mamdaniβs meeting with Trump was a Trojan Horse triumph at the White House
Zohran Mamdani's meeting with Donald Trump resulted in proposals for significant federal funding aimed at increasing affordable housing in Queens.
Mamdani requested 21 billion dollars from Trump for New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request $21 billion in federal funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
Northeast receives 700 times less resources from the Federal government than the Southeast, says governor of Alagoas
The governor of Alagoas highlighted a significant disparity in federal funding between Brazil's Northeast and Southeast regions during a recent event.
Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attributes the halt in $625 million in federal World Cup funding to a government shutdown caused by Democratic senators' actions.
Plans of the Ministry of Economics: Rich will cut funding for small PV systems
The German Federal Ministry of Economics plans to eliminate subsidies for new small solar power systems, according to a draft bill.
JD Vance: Trump's administration froze 260 million dollars to Minnesota
The Trump administration has frozen nearly 260 million dollars in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota amid a major fraud scandal in the state.
Senate backs FRSC modernisation, calls for enhanced NIPSS funding
The Nigerian Senate has emphasized the importance of modernizing the Federal Road Safety Corps and increasing funding for enhanced safety programs and training.
Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures
Nearly half of the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area anticipate program closures due to federal funding cuts that are set to take effect in 2024.
Pharmacists say better access needed to home medicines program
Pharmacists in Australia are advocating for increased funding and the removal of limitations on a home medicines review program that helps patients manage their medications and prevent hospital readmissions.
Fundeb should compensate for the decline in the federal literacy program budget, says MEC
The Brazilian government's Ministry of Education anticipates that the recently increased Fundeb values will offset a budget decrease in its federal literacy program, despite the actual funding falling short.
Frustrated Mayors: 'The Federal Government Should Take Care of Its Responsibilities Instead of Launching Funding Programs'
German mayors are facing increasing financial pressures, forcing them to make tough choices about community services amidst public outrage and personal threats.
Justice contradicts the 2022 Census and increases the population of municipalities; Union talks about bad faith
Brazilian municipalities are challenging the population figures from the 2022 Census due to financial interests tied to federal funding distribution.
Stakeholders urge government to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access
Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent funding for inclusive schools and increase access to therapy services for children with special needs.
Labor Department deploys βstrike teamβ to California over $21B unemployment debt, fraud concerns
The Labor Department has sent a team to California to tackle issues of fraud and improper payments in its unemployment insurance program, following significant federal concerns.
Judge forces CA hospital to keep trans treatments for minors despite Trump funding threat
A California judge has mandated that a San Diego children's hospital continue providing transgender treatments for minors despite threats from the Trump administration to withdraw federal funding.
Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding
A Massachusetts healthcare system has discontinued transgender hormone treatment for minors due to potential funding losses amid federal scrutiny.
National Assembly criticizes Federal Government over poor funding of livestock ministry
The National Assembly of Nigeria has criticized the Federal Government for inadequate funding of the Ministry of Livestock Development, highlighting concerns over the high rate of meat imports despite local production capacity.
Gang prevention program for Muslim youth in Maritimes receives federal funding
The Canadian government has allocated $1.2 million for a gang prevention program aimed at Muslim youth in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Federal Character Commission Seeks Improved Funding
The Federal Character Commission in Nigeria is advocating for increased financial support to effectively enforce compliance across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The key article that Minister Luis Caputo asked not to touch in the labor reform has been approved
The Argentine Congress approved a critical article in the labor reform that establishes the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), despite opposition warnings about its implications for pension financing.
Germany reduces subsidies for the broadcasting organization 'Deutsche Welle'
Germany has reduced federal subsidies for Deutsche Welle by ten million euros this year, requiring the broadcaster to cut expenses by a total of twenty-one million euros.
City of AC receives over R$ 1.5 million from the federal government for emergency actions due to flooding
The Brazilian city of Sena Madureira has been allocated R$ 1,562,326 for emergency disaster response actions from the federal government due to recent flooding.
FIRST READING: TkΚΌemlΓΊps blames feds, church, βspiritual protocolsβ for why it hasnβt exhumed graves
The TkΚΌemlΓΊps te SecwΓ©pemc First Nation has cited 'spiritual protocols' and issues with record-keeping as reasons for not exhuming the remains of 215 alleged graves despite receiving significant federal funding.
Until March 13: the official program in a city in Florida that finances home repairs
Fort Pierce, Florida has extended the application deadline for its residential rehabilitation program until March 13, allowing eligible homeowners to apply for funding to meet local, state, and federal code standards.
US States Sue Trump Administration Over Clean Energy Funding
Thirteen US states, including California, are suing the Trump administration to secure federal grants for clean energy projects that were cut following policy changes favoring fossil fuels.
Long-awaited bus plan fails to reveal construction timeline or routes
The Tasmanian government has released a strategic business case for a rapid bus network in Greater Hobart, but it lacks specifics on construction timelines, routes, and funding requirements.
Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project
The Trump administration has released overdue federal funding for the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey, allowing work to resume soon.
Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally
Illinois faces a potential loss of federal funding due to the illegal issuance of commercial licenses to noncitizens, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issuing a 30-day ultimatum to state officials to rectify the situation.
Gateway Mortgage Bank secures N2.2bn federal fund to boost homeownership
Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited has acquired N2.2 billion from the Nigerian federal government's Real Estate Investment Fund to enhance affordable housing initiatives.
Setback for Trump in New York: $30 Million Payment Forced and Hudson River Tunnel Reactivated
A judicial order has forced the federal government to allocate over $30 million to the Hudson River tunnel project, marking the first installment of $205 million that had been withheld since October.
Transit funding hits record highs as ridership languishes, new report questions return on billions
A new report raises concerns about the effectiveness of record-high federal transit funding amid declining ridership figures.
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown
Parts of the U.S. federal government are experiencing a shutdown after funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired amid disagreements over immigration enforcement restrictions.
Amendments and federal sponsorship inject over R$ 85 million of public funds into Carnival
The 2026 Carnival festivities are set to receive at least R$ 85.2 million in public funds through parliamentary amendments and transfers from federal government organs, including Caixa and Embratur.
Republican attorneys general demand DOJ investigate foreign funding tied to 150 climate groups in US
Nineteen Republican attorneys general have requested a federal investigation into U.S. nonprofits for allegedly receiving foreign funding to influence energy policies unlawfully.
Confirmed: Katie Hobbs announces 7.5 million dollars to optimize SNAP benefits and unemployment insurance in Arizona
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a $7.5 million initiative to enhance SNAP and unemployment benefits amid ongoing tensions between the state and federal government over data sharing.
Tim Walz demands federal government βpay for what they brokeβ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls on the federal government to take responsibility for the consequences of its immigration policies following the announcement of a drawdown of immigration enforcement in the state.
Americans could pay to bring back alleged members of 'foreign terrorist cartel' to US
A U.S. District Judge has ordered the return of 137 alleged members of a foreign terrorist cartel, requiring the federal government to pay for their airfare back to the U.S., raising concerns over taxpayer funding for their repatriation.
CMHC writes to City of Calgary over citywide rezoning and impact to federal funds
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has communicated with the City of Calgary regarding potential impacts on federal housing funding if the city repeals its citywide rezoning.
Federal welfare spending is a fraud magnet β and taxpayers are paying the price
Investigations in Minnesota reveal significant fraud in welfare programs, leading to multiple scandals and highlighting issues in federal funding practices.
Bloomberg: Trump directs the Pentagon to coal markets to boost the sector
US President Donald Trump plans to direct the Pentagon to use federal funding and contracts to bolster the domestic coal industry and reliance on fossil fuels.
Why the health ministry was unable to implement the 2025 budget β Pate
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health struggled to implement its 2025 capital budget due to severe funding shortfalls, as only β¦36 million of the β¦218 billion allocated was released.
Good news for Arizona: Katie Hobbs presents a state request for an incredible grant
Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs has submitted a state request for significant federal funding to support rural healthcare initiatives following a major congressional act.
New York will halt a project involving ACS as Trump refuses to provide more funds unless his name is placed on a Washington airport or a station in Manhattan
New York has paused the Gateway rail tunnel project after the Trump administration blocked federal funding, impacting thousands of construction jobs.
How I secured N500m federal funding for Oyo poly β Senator Adeseun
Senator Ayoade Adeseun discussed his role in securing N500 million in federal funding for the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, aimed at enhancing vocational education in Oyo State.