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Nigerian Officials Advocate for Budget Reforms
BusinessPremium Times3d ago

Nigerian Officials Advocate for Budget Reforms

Top government officials, including Shettima and Akabueze, are advocating for reforms to better align national budgets with development goals, addressing issues like poor outcomes and abandoned projects.

Czech President's NATO Summit Participation Sparks Political Dispute
Politicsirozhlas4d ago

Czech President's NATO Summit Participation Sparks Political Dispute

A political dispute has emerged in the Czech Republic concerning President Pavel's potential attendance at an upcoming NATO summit. President Pavel has stated he will not comment on his participation until he meets with Andrej Babiš, while some government officials are accused of campaigning against him, fueling debate over who should represent the nation.

Serbian Police Raid on University Rectorate Condemned as Attack on Serbia, Sparks Fears of Politicizing Tragedy
Politicsn1-serbiabalkan-insight18d ago2 sources

Serbian Police Raid on University Rectorate Condemned as Attack on Serbia, Sparks Fears of Politicizing Tragedy

Serbia's Democratic Party (DS) and the 'Kreni-promeni' movement have condemned the police raid on the University of Belgrade Rectorate, with the DS stating it was not a standard police action but an attempt to undermine a key institution, calling it an 'attack on Serbia.' The raid, following the unexplained death of a student, has sparked fears about 'politicizing a tragedy' as government officials sought to blame university staff who supported student protests.

NBI: Lawyer stopped 12 Co ‘bagmen’ from signing statements
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

NBI: Lawyer stopped 12 Co ‘bagmen’ from signing statements

Only six of the 18 alleged former Marines, who claimed to have delivered suitcases filled with cash totaling billions of pesos to several government officials and personalities, including President Marcos, have signed their sworn statements before the National Bureau of Investigation, according to Director Melvin Matibag. In a message to the Inquirer on Wednesday, Matibag

Finnish Leaders Attend Nordic-Canadian Summit and London Trip
Worldyle-news1mo ago

Finnish Leaders Attend Nordic-Canadian Summit and London Trip

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is participating in a Nordic-Canadian summit in Oslo, while President Alexander Stubb has begun a two-day working trip to London, though no official meetings with UK government officials have been announced.

Ghana hosts IPCC meeting on people-centered climate adaptation
Environmentmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ghana hosts IPCC meeting on people-centered climate adaptation

Ghana took centre stage in climate adaptation discussions when the Environmental Protection Agency and the United Nations University – Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) hosted an IPCC outreach meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event brought together government officials, academics, climate experts, and international development partners to explore how climate change […]

Families Appeal for Rescue of Abducted Niger Officials
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Families Appeal for Rescue of Abducted Niger Officials

Families of two Niger State government officials, abducted five months ago, are appealing for urgent intervention after bandits demanded an additional N150 million for their release, despite already receiving N70 million.

2026 STEP: NEPL/Seplat JV graduates 623 Delta, Edo teachers
BusinessPremium Times1mo ago

2026 STEP: NEPL/Seplat JV graduates 623 Delta, Edo teachers

The graduation ceremony, held in Benin on Monday, drew senior government officials, education administrators and development partners, who described the programme as a strategic intervention in public education. The post 2026 STEP: NEPL/Seplat JV graduates 623 Delta, Edo teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Pakistan, the Italian Consulate in Karachi celebrates Ramadan
CultureANSA1mo ago

Pakistan, the Italian Consulate in Karachi celebrates Ramadan

(ANSA) - KARACHI, 27 FEB - The Italian Consulate in Karachi hosted an 'iftar' dinner on Thursday to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, bringing together government officials, diplomats, and members of the local community in an event aimed at promoting interfaith harmony. Italian Consul in Karachi Fabrizio Bielli welcomed distinguished guests, including Sindh Province Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, along with other senior officials and friends of Italy. In his speech, Bielli said he was proud...

25 killed in Adamawa attacks as UN warns of deepening North-east crisis
WorldPremium Times1mo ago

25 killed in Adamawa attacks as UN warns of deepening North-east crisis

Gunmen riding motorcycles stormed a market in Madagali Local Government Area, killing 21 civilians, according to local government officials and community leaders. The post 25 killed in Adamawa attacks as UN warns of deepening North-east crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

BPP records N1.1 trillion savings from procurement reforms in 2025 – DG
PoliticsRapplerPremium Times1mo ago2 sources

BPP records N1.1 trillion savings from procurement reforms in 2025 – DG

The bureau also reported reduced contract approval timelines, additional cost savings, and tougher sanctions imposed on erring contractors and non-compliant government officials. The post BPP records N1.1 trillion savings from procurement reforms in 2025 – DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Serbian Parliament Session on No-Confidence Vote Postponed
Politicsn1-serbiadanas3d ago2 sources

Serbian Parliament Session on No-Confidence Vote Postponed

A Serbian Parliament session scheduled to debate a no-confidence vote against the government was postponed due to a lack of quorum after the ruling coalition walked out. Government officials later stated the session would resume in the coming weeks.

Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in Decades
CultureAPReutersBBC+108bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+100 more4d ago111 sources

Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in Decades

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to and held their first direct negotiations in decades, with talks facilitated by the United States. An Israeli envoy described the discussions as an excellent exchange of views.

Czech MP Proposes Changes to Conflict of Interest Law
Politicsirozhlas5d ago

Czech MP Proposes Changes to Conflict of Interest Law

Czech MP Zuzana Ožanová from the ANO party has proposed an amendment to the conflict of interest law, which would allow government officials to serve on supervisory boards of state-owned enterprises. The proposal has already passed one parliamentary committee.

Pakistan Faces LNG Supply Shortage Under Force Majeure
BusinessDawnaddis-standard18d ago2 sources

Pakistan Faces LNG Supply Shortage Under Force Majeure

Government officials in Islamabad announced that Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are under force majeure and are currently unavailable for power generation, indicating a significant energy challenge for the country.

Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ahead of White House visit
WorldSCMP1mo ago

Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ahead of White House visit

Thursday’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was supposed to see the two leaders sit down in advance of Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ensure the allies were on the same page. Instead, with the US-China summit postponed and the Israel-US war on Iran going full blast, their meeting is likely to find Japan more on the defensive, according to analysts and former government officials. Takaichi will be trying to finesse shifting...

Ombudsman skeptical on affidavit by former soldiers
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Ombudsman skeptical on affidavit by former soldiers

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has cast doubts on the joint affidavit executed by 18 former soldiers who claimed to have delivered millions of pesos in cash to government officials, dismissing the allegations as “canard” and politically motivated.

Inevitable Growing Pains in Bláskógabyggð
Businessmorgunbladid3d ago

Inevitable Growing Pains in Bláskógabyggð

Local government officials in Bláskógabyggð are currently grappling with rapid growth, increased demands for infrastructure development, and discussions on how to maintain the municipality's unique character while utilizing its growth potential.

Search Underway for New EU Envoy for Cyprus Problem
Politicscyprus-mail6d ago

Search Underway for New EU Envoy for Cyprus Problem

Following Johannes Hahn's departure, the European Commission is actively seeking a replacement envoy for the Cyprus problem. Cypriot government officials have confirmed that the process to appoint a new representative is already in motion.

Montenegro's Spajić Seeks Blame for EU Negotiation Standoff
Worldvijesti-me17d ago

Montenegro's Spajić Seeks Blame for EU Negotiation Standoff

Montenegrin Prime Minister Spajić and government officials are reportedly seeking to assign blame for the standstill in EU negotiations, with critics accusing them of resorting to manipulation as delivering results becomes increasingly difficult.

Qatari PM and US Officials Discuss Strategic Ties Amid Iran War
WorldAl Jazeeradoha-news22d ago2 sources

Qatari PM and US Officials Discuss Strategic Ties Amid Iran War

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with U.S. government officials in Washington to discuss defense ties, LNG supply stability, and global energy security. The meeting reviewed the 'close strategic cooperation' between Doha and Washington amid the ongoing Iran war.

Trump-Appointed Arts Commission Unanimously Approves Gold Coin Design with His Likeness
PoliticsAPReutersNYT+18wsjThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraDWSCMPder-standardorf+10 more29d ago21 sources

Trump-Appointed Arts Commission Unanimously Approves Gold Coin Design with His Likeness

A federal arts panel, whose members were appointed by Donald Trump, has unanimously approved the design for a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, allowing the US Mint to begin production despite criticism against featuring government officials on currency. This decision has drawn criticism from Democrats.

UK Europe minister flies to Cyprus for talks in shadow of Akrotiri drone strike
Politicsin-cyprus1mo ago

UK Europe minister flies to Cyprus for talks in shadow of Akrotiri drone strike

British Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty is travelling to Cyprus on Wednesday for meetings with senior government officials, his visit coming weeks after an Iranian-made drone struck RAF Akrotiri. Doughty’s programme includes a visit to the British base at Akrotiri before he travels to Nicosia, where he is scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos, […]

Zenith Bank deepens UK presence with strategic Manchester branch opening
BusinessPremium Times1mo ago

Zenith Bank deepens UK presence with strategic Manchester branch opening

The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom, regulators, investors, customers, and business leaders from both countries The post Zenith Bank deepens UK presence with strategic Manchester branch opening appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

18 ex-Marines notarized affidavits on flood-control kickbacks – lawyer
Worldinquirer1mo ago

18 ex-Marines notarized affidavits on flood-control kickbacks – lawyer

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Charlie Pascual on Tuesday confirmed that 18 alleged former Marines visited his office to have affidavits notarized, in which they accused various government officials and personalities of receiving kickbacks from flood-control projects. This followed Pascual’s appearance before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday to comply with a subpoena issued

Industry minister heads to Canada to back Seoul's bid for submarine project
BusinessKorea Herald1mo ago

Industry minister heads to Canada to back Seoul's bid for submarine project

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan left for Canada on Thursday to lend support for a South Korean consortium's bid to secure Canada's high-profile submarine project. To help the Korean consortium win the estimated 60 trillion-won ($41 billion) project, Kim plans to meet with Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly and other government officials, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Kim is also scheduled to attend the completion ceremony for LG Energy Solution Ltd.'s joint ele

Former IDF Officer Sentenced in Greek Spyware Case
Politicscyprus-mailjerusalem-post1mo ago2 sources

Former IDF Officer Sentenced in Greek Spyware Case

Tal Dilian, a former IDF intelligence officer, and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, have been sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance using spyware, targeting government officials and journalists.

Trump-Xi summit preparations falter as planning gaps unsettle Beijing
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Trump-Xi summit preparations falter as planning gaps unsettle Beijing

Less than six weeks ahead of a likely summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, preparations are inadequate, bilateral contacts anaemic and outcomes diminished, according to analysts and former government officials familiar with planning. The shortfall reflected in part Trump’s reluctance to delegate, disdain for process and focus on quick wins, banking instead on personal magnetism and his “gut” as summit organising principles, they said. The planning deficit al...

Hungarian Government Officials' High Salaries Revealed
Politicstelexhvg1mo ago2 sources

Hungarian Government Officials' High Salaries Revealed

An RTL Híradó report reveals that Hungarian ministerial commissioners, including Menczer and the drug commissioner, earn significant monthly salaries, with 82 officials collectively costing the government 1.3 billion forints annually.