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Ondo to Involve Youths in Cattle Rearing

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By Ahmed Rahma

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has disclosed that his administration will establish ranches and grazing areas to enable youths in the state become active in cattle rearing.

The Governor disclosed this when the Independent Campaign Group (ICG) of the All Progressive Congress (APC)) led by Mr Bola Ilori paid a solidarity visit to him.

He stated that the state government would provide support for private investors to build feeding-lots for cow rearing and also support youths interested in the business.

According to him, efforts are being made to reactivate the Auga-Akoko cattle ranch, expressing optimism that this would address the incessant clashes between farmers and herders in the state.

Mr Akeredolu assured that the state government will continue to protect the lives and properties of residents.

Speaking on the insecurity in the Southwest, he said it is a big challenge that needs to be tackled in the favour of the people.

The Governor said the lives of everyone remains important and that all the necessary steps would be taken to protect them.

In his remarks, the leader of the visiting group commended the Governor for the way he has tackled the insecurity issue in his state and the entire southwest region.

According to Mr Ilori, the action of the Governor portrayed him as a leader who cares about the welfare of his people.

He, however, urged Mr Akeredolu to provide lasting solution to the issue of farmer/herders clash in the state by reactivating the existing ranches in the state.

Ahmed Rahma is a journalist with great interest in arts and craft. She is also a foodie who loves new ideas. She loves to travel and would love to visit other African countries someday. She is a sucker for historical movies and afrobeat.

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Nigeria First Policy: BPP, SON Partner on Industrial Standard Integration

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have deepened their collaboration to integrate Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) into the procurement process for goods, works, and services as part of efforts to align public procurement with national economic priorities

This step is part of the federal government’s Nigeria First policy under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The initiative draws its authority from Paragraph 13 of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Circular Ref No. 59780/S.2/B/532 dated May 27, 2025, which mandates prioritisation of Made-in-Nigeria goods and the requirement for all procurement activities to conform to established Nigerian standards.

According to a joint statement, the partnership was strengthened at a high-level strategy meeting held on July 10, 2025, at the BPP Headquarters in Abuja. Both agencies affirmed their commitment to integrating NIS into the federal procurement framework,  to improve the quality of government projects, protect public investments, and bolster local production and services.

Among the major resolutions from the meeting is a new requirement that companies bidding for government contracts must present a valid certificate of subscription to SON’s Digital Standards Platform (DSP). This certificate, which will serve as a prequalification document, confirms access to applicable standards for their products and services.

Additionally, all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) will now be required to utilise the DSP during procurement planning and specification writing. This ensures that procurement specifications are based on prescribed standards, allowing for early verification of compliance and guaranteeing quality from the outset.

In preparation for full implementation, MDAs have been directed to begin updating their procurement procedures, ensuring access to the DSP and integrating standard requirements into all bidding documents.

Meanwhile, companies and stakeholders in the procurement value chain are encouraged to begin subscribing to the DSP to access relevant standards and secure their subscription certificates in anticipation of enforcement.

The federal government stated that by mandating Nigerian standards in procurement, the initiative will help reduce substandard imports, stimulate local production, and reinforce Nigeria’s industrial capabilities.

The statement added that officials from SON and BPP expressed confidence that the integration of standards into procurement will improve the credibility of government projects, promote industrial self-reliance, and build public trust in procurement outcomes.

“All stakeholders are enjoined to embrace these changes,” the statement read, “as the resulting procurement system will not only champion ‘Nigeria First’ but also uphold a ‘Quality First’ ethos that benefits all.”

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FG Declares Tuesday July 15 as Public Holiday for Buhari

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The federal government has declared tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, this is furtherance with the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday.

The Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who declared the public holiday on behalf of the federal government, following the approval of President Tinubu, said the work-free day was a mark of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.

“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” the Minister said.

He urged citizens to use the day to honour the memory of the deceased by promoting peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, in line with his vision for a prosperous and united Nigeria.

The national flags are to fly at half mast for the seven days of mourning period from Sunday,  July 13, 2025.

Earlier, the Governor of Katsina State, Mr Dikko Radda, announced the burial arrangements for the late Nigerian leader who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a hospital in London at the age of 82.

At a press briefing on Monday, the Katsina Governor said following consultations with the late president’s family and close associates in London, it has been agreed that the remains of Mr Buhari would arrive in Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by noon.

He disclosed that the burial would take place in Daura, the hometown of the late president, by 2 pm on the same day.

Mr Radda expressed deep condolences on behalf of himself, the state government, and the people of Katsina State, to the family of the late President and all Nigerians mourning the loss of a national icon.

The remains of the late Nigerian former president would be released once the documentations were perfected and will his remains will be brought to Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, earlier on Monday arrived in London, the United Kingdom, to receive the body of the late former president.

The late Buhari, who hailed from Daura, Katsina State, in Nigeria’s North-West zone previously served as the country’s military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985. He was elected in 2015 and was re-elected in 2019 and he was succeeded by President Bola Tinubu.

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Buhari’s Funeral Postponed to Tuesday

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been moved to Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

The late Nigerian leader was earlier planned to be buried today, Monday, July 14, 2025, after his demise on Sunday evening.

Mr Buhari, who governed Nigeria as a civilian president from 2015 to 2023, died at about 4:30 pm in a London clinic on Sunday after an undisclosed illness.

He remains were earlier scheduled to be moved back to the country from the United Kingdom today, but the latest information suggests his corpse will arrive in Nigeria tomorrow.

In a notice this afternoon, it was disclosed that his body would be laid to rest in his hometown in Duara, Katsina State on Tuesday.

“The body of the late President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive in Katsina at 12:00 noon tomorrow, with funeral according to Islamic rites scheduled to take place in his hometown of Daura by 2:00 pm on the same day,” the new announcement said.

Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu directed the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, and his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, to travel to the UK to bring the remains of his predecessor back home for a state burial.

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