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NYSC member empowers 50 expectant mothers with MamaSafe Initiative in Abuja

Ukpono Ukpong 3 October 2025 0

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Abuja has taken maternal health advocacy to the grassroots, calling on families to play a stronger role in supporting women during pregnancy. Halimat Jimoh, a trained midwife, is driving this effort through her MamaSafe Initiative, which

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FG insists on NERD compliance for NYSC mobilisation or exemption

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has declared that compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) is now compulsory for mobilisation into, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The directive, effective from October 6, was contained in a circular from the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume. […]

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NYSC remains a pillar of devt, avenue of unity – Gov. Lawal

john bassey 27 September 2025 0

The Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has described the NYSC as one of the strongest instruments for promoting national unity, patriotism, and development. The Governor made the remark on today, Friday during the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps Members held at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Universal Basic Education […]

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NYSC, Directors Guild of Nigeria partner to train Corps members

Ukpono Ukpong 24 August 2025 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) have moved to partner to provide capacity-building opportunities for Corps Members, with a focus on digital content creation, story writing, mentorship, and other creative industry skills. This was revealed during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Directors Guild to the […]

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NYSC condemns assault on female Corps member by Anambra vigilantes

Ukpono Ukpong 20 August 2025 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has strongly condemned the assault on a female Corps member, Edema Elohor Jennifer, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, by operatives of a local vigilante group. In an official statement issued by the NYSC Management, the organisation described the attack as “ridiculous,” and affirmed that […]

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NYSC boss tasks corps members on diligence, selfless service

Ukpono Ukpong 17 August 2025 0

Corps members have been advised to be diligent in their respective places of primary assignment after their orientation course. The Director General of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu said their diligence, selfless service, perseverance and loyalty to the Scheme should be reflected in their conduct as good ambassadors of the Scheme

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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 information and public relations, the scheme described the allegation […]

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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