Social services
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Environment has launched the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud Digitalisation Programme, marking a significant step towards modernizing public service operations and strengthening data sovereignty. The initiative aims to enable data-driven environmental management, eliminate paperwork, reduce operational costs, and directly cut carbon emissions. The programme is seen
Social services
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 658,000 civilian employees at the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, and Veterans Affairs missed their first full paycheck on Friday, marking another grim milestone. In a year of mass layoffs, the shutdown's furloughs and missed pay are a low
Government agencies
A US missionary working for the evangelical organization Serving in Mission (SIM) has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, in the latest incident of a spate of kidnappings in the country. The US State Department confirmed the abduction, stating that its embassy in Niamey is working to secure
Social services
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has underscored the importance of accountability, transparency, and integrity in public service leadership. He urged Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of federal government agencies to uphold high standards of leadership, citing that it is a sacred trust exercised on
Social services
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced that it will not be able to issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025. This decision is a result of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition
Social services
The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a Notice of Probable Violation Citation to ZCD Construction, alleging a violation of regulations implementing SS119-b of the Public Service Law and Article 36 of the General Business Law. The citation, dated October 8, 2025, references a failure to provide proper
Cyberterrorism
China on Sunday accused the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time center, with potential disruptions to network communications, financial systems, and power supply. According to the Ministry of State Security, the U.S. agency exploited vulnerabilities in a foreign mobile phone brand'
Attorneys general
As the UK government renews its summer internship scheme for young people from underrepresented backgrounds, its cousins across the pond are re-evaluating their diversity and inclusion policies. The tone, however, has been strikingly different in the US, where federal agencies were reminded that "all Americans must be treated equally&
Attorneys general
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general and the District of Columbia in urging federal agencies to halt the rescission of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. The coalition argues that the rules will create significant environmental harm, reduce public participation, and lead to
Attorneys general
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released new guidance on July 29, 2025, clarifying what types of DEI practices and policies would be considered illegal discrimination by federal funding recipients. The guidance, which applies to public and private employers that receive federal funds, builds on two technical assistance documents
Attorneys general
California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting comment letters to federal agencies, urging them to refrain from rescinding regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The rule changes, which take effect immediately, would largely eliminate existing NEPA regulations and replace them with
Chairpersons
House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Mario Dìaz-Balart has introduced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill to the full committee. The bill aims to prioritize U.S. national security, particularly in the Western Hemisphere, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. It provides unwavering
