Government
In-depth political analysis and government news from Federal Character. Global coverage you can trust.
House of Reps Approves 2024 Budget for Second Reading
The House of Representatives has postponed plenary session until December 12 after passing the 2024 budget proposal through second reading. Recall...
Switzerland Freezes $8.8 Billion in Russian Assets Over Ukraine Sanctions
The Swiss government says announced the freezing of an estimated 7.7 billion Swiss francs ($8.81 billion) in financial assets linked...
Governor Dapo Abiodun Offers Condolences to Family of Slain Director Amidst Nigeria’s Escalating Crime Wave
Criminal activities in Nigeria have surged, raising concerns and reflecting a disturbing trend where the privileged often perceive themselves as...
Italian Lawmakers Approve Decree to hold Teenage Migrants in Adult Centers
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government secured parliamentary approval for a decree allowing migrants aged 16 or 17 to be held...
Nigerian Federal Government Instructs Chevron to Resolve Conflict with Host Communities
The Nigerian Federal Government has ordered Chevron Nigeria Limited to settle any disputes concerning the Host Communities Trust Fund. An...
China Initiates Review of Anti-Subsidy Tariffs on Australian Wine Imports
China announced on Thursday its intention to reassess the necessity of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs imposed on imports of Australian...
Osun State Governor Grants N25,000 Wage Award to Employees & Pensioners
In the bid to help minimize the repercussions caused by the termination of fuel subsidies, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun...
Barcelona Considers Imported Water Supply for Northeast Spain
Authorities in Catalonia warn that Barcelona may require water shipments by boat in the coming months as tighter water restrictions...
William Ruto Outlaws Wearing of Kaunda Suits In Parliament
The Kaunda suit, consisting of a safari jacket and trousers, has been prohibited. The Kaunda suit, which became popular due...
China Facilitates Visit by Japanese Officials to Detained Citizen
China's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that it has organized a consular visit for Japanese embassy officials to meet a...
Ukraine Receives 300,000 Shells of Promised Million from EU
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, revealed that the European Union has delivered approximately 300,000 shells out of the promised million...
Emefiele Apparently Forgotten in Kuje Prison Days After Being Granted Bail
The immediate ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, is still behind bars in in Kuje Prison,...
Finland Shuts Russian Border for Two Weeks to Stem Influx of Asylum Seekers
Finland will close its entire border with Russia for the next two weeks to curb a significant surge in asylum...
Bandits Abducts Residents Living Near FULafia
Alleged bandits had on Monday instigated an attack on Gandu, a community situated near the Federal University of Lafia –FULafia,...
Kenyan Court Stays Ruling for Housing Levy Until January 10
Kenya's High Court had on Tuesday, November 28, declared the 1.5% levy proposed to fund affordable housing that was imposed...
