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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils $552m initiative to boost basic education reform

The Nigerian Federal Government announced a $552 million program aimed at reforming the basic education sector to enhance learning and expand access.

Mar 3 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF, Congress, and government discuss salary ceiling adjustment as a bargaining chip to end additional pay perks

The Brazilian Supreme Court, federal government, and National Congress are discussing a possible adjustment of the constitutional salary ceiling to offset the elimination of additional payments for public servants.

Mar 3 • 07:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Gov't Begins Implementation of Executive Order On Oil, Gas Revenues

The Nigerian government has initiated the implementation of Executive Order 09 to enhance the management of oil and gas revenues.

Mar 3 • 07:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Revised Executive Order: FG adjusts oil revenue remittance framework

The Nigerian Federal Government has revised its oil revenue remittance framework to reflect industry realities while maintaining direct remittance mandates for oil-related revenues.

Mar 3 • 05:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Integrate obesity prevention in primary healthcare, experts urge FG

Health experts in Nigeria are urging the Federal Government to incorporate obesity prevention services into Primary Healthcare Centres to combat rising obesity rates.

Mar 3 • 02:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG splits OPL 245 after decades of disputes

The Nigerian Federal Government has restructured the OPL 245 oil block into four separate assets, to be operated by Eni and Shell, aiming to resolve long-standing disputes and develop the area’s significant reserves.

Mar 3 • 02:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula appoints Lindbergh and Renildo as deputy leaders of the government

President Lula has appointed federal deputies Lindbergh Farias and Renildo Calheiros as deputy leaders of his government, succeeding previous leaders Zé Neto and Jandira Feghali.

Mar 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Musqueam First Nation signs Aboriginal rights deal with Ottawa – read the full agreement

The Musqueam First Nation has entered into agreements with the Canadian federal government that acknowledge their Aboriginal rights in the Metro Vancouver region.

Mar 3 • 00:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Good health policy’: Alberta’s calls on Ottawa to relax nicotine pouch rules

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges the federal government to ease restrictions on nicotine pouches, claiming they hinder smoking cessation efforts.

Mar 3 • 00:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG blames glitch for February salary delay

The Federal Government of Nigeria has attributed the delay in February salary payments to a technical issue, which has now been resolved.

Mar 3 • 00:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

No more federal budget watchdog in Ottawa as interim PBO’s term expires

The interim parliamentary budget officer's term has expired, leaving Ottawa without a financial watchdog to analyze federal budgets and spending proposals.

Mar 2 • 23:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCTA approves N1 billion for security gadgets, N7.3 billion for waste management

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved a N1.1 billion contract for the purchase of security communication gadgets to enhance the capabilities of security agencies in the territory.

Mar 2 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: It Should Be Easier for Those Looking for an Apartment

The article discusses the rising rental prices in German cities and the German government's efforts to improve tenant rights amidst a challenging housing market.

Mar 2 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driving License Without Driving School? Detran-MS Offers Free In-Person Course for First License

Detran-MS is providing a free theoretical in-person course for individuals seeking their first National Driver's License (CNH) in Mato Grosso do Sul, despite the federal government having launched a fully digital study option.

Mar 2 • 16:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 16:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG blames technical hitch for February salaries delay

The Federal Government of Nigeria has attributed the delay in February salaries for treasury-funded workers to a technical issue, which has now been resolved.

Mar 2 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Government Aims to Repatriate Stranded Tourists from the Middle East

The German government plans to send aircraft to the Middle East to repatriate stranded German tourists amid ongoing regional tensions.

Mar 2 • 13:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Begins Oil, Gas Revenues Executive Order Implementation

The Nigerian government has started implementing the Oil and Gas Revenues Executive Order 09 to enhance federal revenue management.

Mar 2 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government recognizes emergency situation in Porteirinha after risk of dam rupture

The Federal Government of Brazil has acknowledged an emergency situation in Porteirinha due to the risk of a dam rupture after heavy rainfall in the region.

Mar 2 • 10:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Lawmakers Stranded in Mogadishu After Flight Blocked From Landing in Garowe

Several Somali lawmakers were stranded in Mogadishu after their flight to Garowe was denied clearance to land, highlighting tensions between the federal government and Puntland authorities.

Mar 2 • 05:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 01:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protesters rally against Lula and STF ministers at Ponta Negra in Manaus

Protesters gathered at Ponta Negra in Manaus to criticize the federal government and the Supreme Court ministers during a national rally named 'Acorda Brasil.'

Mar 1 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

World Bank urges federal government to expedite funding for SP metro expansion

The World Bank has urged the São Paulo government to speed up processes for releasing funds for metro expansion projects totaling $650 million.

Mar 1 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Governors open sessions emphasizing their financial order and demands to the Nation for lack of works

Nine provinces in Argentina have opened their legislative sessions for 2026, highlighting financial discipline and calling for more government works.

Mar 1 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

2.2 million euros from the federal government: Fürstenfeldbruck purchases twelve new electric buses

Fürstenfeldbruck is advancing its bus fleet electrification with the purchase of twelve new electric buses, supported by over 2.2 million euros in federal funding.

Mar 1 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government announces the construction of 17 indigenous schools in Amapá

The Brazilian government has announced plans to build 17 new indigenous schools in Amapá as part of a larger federal investment in indigenous education.

Mar 1 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

J.D. Tuccille: America running headlong into a debt crisis

The article discusses the looming debt crisis in the United States due to the government’s persistent overspending and failure to balance its budget.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government will provide free medications without bureaucracy and 'caravan' for exams in Juiz de Fora

Brazil's President Lula and Health Minister Padilha announced new health measures in Juiz de Fora, including free access to essential medications without the need for prescriptions or identification.

Mar 1 • 09:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'My life is in danger': Sandra Cuevas requests protection from Harfuch and points to Monreal and Rojo de la Vega

Former mayor Sandra Cuevas has claimed her life is in danger and has requested protection from the federal government due to being under constant surveillance.

Mar 1 • 04:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA government fights to keep GST deal, seeks 25 percent mining carve-out

The WA government is advocating for a preservation of its GST deal and is proposing to exempt 25% of its mining revenue from GST distribution.

Mar 1 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government promises new housing for those affected by the rains in Zona da Mata: 'Everyone who lost their home will receive one'

The Brazilian Federal Government is committing to provide new housing for families affected by recent rains in the Zona da Mata region.

Feb 28 • 22:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Rosneft Germany Remains Under Federal Trusteeship

The German government has placed Rosneft's subsidiaries under the trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Feb 28 • 14:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG issues security advisory to Nigerians in Iran, Gulf countries

The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a security advisory for its citizens residing in Iran and the Gulf amid escalating military actions in the region.

Feb 28 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Lulinha strengthen political defense of the government amid INSS investigations: 'Lula lets the Federal Police investigate'

Allies of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, are defending the Brazilian government's position while he faces investigations, emphasizing that President Lula allows police investigations.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Anthropic threatens with court after US halt

Anthropic has threatened to sue the U.S. government after President Donald Trump prohibited federal agencies from using its products.

Feb 28 • 03:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bandits have taken over ungoverned spaces, says Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has warned that armed bandits are increasingly occupying ungoverned areas in the state, leading to heightened insecurity and the need for urgent federal intervention.

Feb 28 • 00:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI in dispute over safety

US President Trump has ordered federal agencies to cease using Anthropic AI technology due to safety concerns and a public dispute.

Feb 28 • 00:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The company does not allow its AI to be used for killing – Trump was furious: 'Madmen'

US President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to stop using the AI technology of the company Anthropic, which has come under scrutiny due to its military applications.

Feb 27 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emergency situation in Paraty recognized by the Federal Government

The federal government of Brazil has recognized the public calamity in Paraty due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains.

Feb 27 • 22:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump orders his government to stop using Anthropic's AI "immediately" after a conflict with the Pentagon

Trump has directed federal agencies to immediately cease using Anthropic's AI following a dispute over military use restrictions.

Feb 27 • 22:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Trump orders all U.S. federal agencies to stop using Anthropic: "We don't need it, we don't want it, and we won't do business with them again"

President Donald Trump announced that all federal agencies must cease using Anthropic due to its refusal to allow the Pentagon to utilize its AI technology for potentially intrusive military applications.

Feb 27 • 22:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Donald Trump orders his administration to "immediately cease" using Anthropic's AI

Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using artificial intelligence technology developed by Anthropic after the company denied unrestricted access to the U.S. military.

Feb 27 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump says he is instructing federal agencies to stop using technology from AI company Anthropic

Donald Trump has announced plans to direct all federal agencies to immediately cease the use of technology from AI company Anthropic, amidst a contract dispute with the Pentagon.

Feb 27 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Setback for the Government: A Judge Rejected the Entry of Meat with Bones into Santa Cruz

A federal judge in Río Gallegos ruled against the Argentine government's attempt to allow the import of bone-in beef into Santa Cruz, declaring the measure invalid due to the region's disease-free status.

Feb 27 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Celina Leão says that properties in the DF will not be sold to support BRB; ongoing project provides for this possibility

Deputy Governor Celina Leão of the Federal District asserts that a government project to support the Banco de Brasília will not involve the sale of public properties, although the proposed legislation contradicts this assertion by allowing property sales.

Feb 27 • 20:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Iran Crisis: Federal Government Urges 'Urgently' Against Travel to Israel – Trump 'Not Happy' About Iran

The German government has urgently advised against traveling to Israel due to rising tensions between the US and Iran, as it adjusts its travel and security warnings accordingly.

Feb 27 • 19:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG, UNICEF unveil $406,000 cold chain store for vaccines in Borno

The Nigerian Federal Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a $406,000 cold chain storage facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, to protect vaccines from heat and improve immunization efforts.

Feb 27 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bacellar had a list of names to compose the secretariat in a possible government; deputy was seen as successor to Claudio Castro

Rodrigo Bacellar, a state deputy in Rio de Janeiro, allegedly had a pre-structured list of names for a potential government following Governor Claudio Castro's departure, which aligns with a federal investigation against him.

Feb 27 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms

The Australian government is considering reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax to alleviate the housing crisis ahead of the May federal budget.

Feb 27 • 03:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC

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