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NYSC: Corps member’s certificate not withheld over government criticism but missed biometrics

Ukpono Ukpong 10 August 2025 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed claims on social media that a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, was denied her Certificate of National Service because of critical remarks she allegedly made about the government. In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, acting director of

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FG launches credit scheme for young Nigerians, NYSC members

Promise Eze 8 August 2025 0

The Federal Government has introduced YouthCred, a national consumer credit scheme for Nigerians aged 18 to 39. This also include members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to expand credit access and boost financial literacy. This was made known in a statement by the National Orientation Agency on its official X page on Friday. […]

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NYSC DG warns Corps members against abandoning service for foreign trips

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Director General of National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has warned Corps Members against abandoning their national service in order to travel abroad. Brigadier General Nafiu, gave the warning while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps Members at NYSC Osun State Orientation Camp in Ede, Oyo […]

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Corps members raise alarm over degrading state of Gombe NYSC camp

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2025 0

BY KEHINDE AKINPELU Corps Members at the Gombe State NYSC orientation camp have raised alarm over what they described as unsafe and degrading living conditions, calling for urgent intervention from authorities. The camp, according to participants, has become nearly uninhabitable following days of rainfall that flooded several hostels and damaged personal belongings. Many

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NYSC DG seeks more support for corps entrepreneurs, cites funding gaps

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed for more support to enhance Corps Members’ financial education, mentorship, technical skills and grants, which would enable them fulfil their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. This was contained in his keynote address at a meeting of the

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DG to Outgoing NYSC members: Tap Nigeria’s boundless opportunities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig:-Gen Olakunle Nafiu has advised all corps members passing out of the service year in the country to explore the unlimited opportunities in Nigeria to improve their living conditions. The DG gave the advice in Bauchi, during the distribution of certificates of […]

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Embrace entrepreneurship, avoid dependency, NYSC DG tells Corps members

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 May 2025 0

By Agency Report Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have been advised to embrace entrepreneurship, plan for their future and avoid relying on others for success. This administration was given by the Director-General of the Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Akinyemi Nafiu. He gave this charge during his visits to the Benue State Orientation […]

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You are safe in Benue – Alia to Corps members

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 April 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Despite the security challenges bedeviling Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia, has assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), members that are safe in the State. Recall that the State has in recent times come under severe attacks by suspected herdsmen, leaving many dead. Passengers who are also travelling within the State axis […]

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Corps members to receive ₦77,000 monthly stipend from March – NYSC DG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong  The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has announced that Corps Members will start receiving a new monthly allowance of ₦77,000, beginning in March 2025. He said the Scheme and Federal Government are responsive to their welfare and would continue to ensure that their well-being […]

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New NYSC DG vows to reposition Scheme for excellence, enhance Corps welfare

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

…pledges transparent leadership, job creation By Ukpono Ukpong The newly appointed Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has pledged to reposition the Scheme for excellence while prioritizing the welfare of Corps Members and staff. He assured that his leadership would be marked by transparency, innovation, and

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NYSC partners Wema Bank to enhance Corps members’ digital prowess

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The National Youth Service Corps NYSC,  has said it would soon extend its ongoing digital training for Corps Members and other youths across the six geo-political zones of the country. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed disclosed this yesterday during the ground-breaking ceremony of an ICT Hub, within the […]

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Education minister intervenes in NYSC exclusion of polytechnic graduates

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2025 0

By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has assured polytechnic graduates excluded from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization that he has approved a memo for their mobilization. This development comes after the graduates, who completed their National Diploma (ND) on a part-time basis and proceeded to full-time Higher National

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NYSC debunks fake information on call-up numbers for 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong As part of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ongoing efforts to combat the spread of misinformation and ensure that all prospective corps members have access to accurate and timely information, the Scheme has dismissed misleading information urging prospective corps members who are yet to receive their Call-Up Numbers to visit state […]

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Army lauds NYSC for empowering over 3.3m Corps Members, driving nation-building

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for empowering over 3.3 million Corps Members through its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and for its significant contributions to nation-building. The Team Lead of the participants of the Leadership and Strategic Studies

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NYSC critical to national integration – FCT Minister

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 November 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has identified the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as a cornerstone of national integration and development since its inception in 1973. Mahmoud made this assertion during the NYSC pre-mobilization workshop held in the nation’s capital, Abuja, stressing that the programme was designed to

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NYSC clarifies policy on late arrival to orientation camp

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 September 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed the concerns of some Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) who were unable to register at their respective Orientation Camps due to late arrival. The issue came to light after reports surfaced of agitations by these PCMs during the ongoing 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 Orientation […]

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Zamfara 8: NYSC rescues last kidnapped corps member

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2024 0

…issues discharge certificates to victim BY UKPONO UKPONG The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, yesterday announced the safe rescue of the last corps member amongst the seven prospective corps members that were kidnapped on their way to Sokoto orientation camp. The seven corps members were kidnapped in Zamafa State […]

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NYSC fights fraudulent mobilisation, set to prosecute 54 UNICAL graduates

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

…says bread hawker on graduation list BY UKPONO UKPONG In its continuous efforts to prevent unqualified graduates from getting the NYSC Certificate National Service, a total of Fifty-Four Corps members that were illegally mobilized by the University of Calabar, have been demobilized by the NYSC Management. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed

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Fraudulent mobilisation: NYSC cancels 101 certificates issued to UNICAL graduates

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 August 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG In a sweeping move to safeguard the integrity of its programme, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has invalidated 101 Certificates of National Service. This action affects 99 individuals and two others who were exempted, all of whom were fraudulently mobilised by the University of Calabar during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 […]

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NYSC, JAMB to strengthen credible mobilisation process

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have taken steps to strengthen their partnership to a credible and seamless mobilization process. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, disclosed this when he received JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede and his Management team in his office