Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a ₦30,000 monthly stipend for every National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to the state. The announcement was made during the official swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch B Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Afikpo. Representing the Governor at the ceremony,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released fresh guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of the upcoming orientation exercise, urging them to avoid night travel and complete all registration requirements before arriving at camp. In a notice shared on its official X account, the scheme warned that candidates with discrepancies between the graduation date…
Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified media reports that emerged following his brief appearance on Channels Television, stressing that no decision has been reached on the proposed redesign of the Scheme’s uniform. According to the Minister, his references to Adire and Ankara during the television interview were merely illustrative, reflecting some of the ideas and proposals received…
The Federal Government has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will replace its iconic khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of a comprehensive reform designed to modernise the scheme and promote indigenous industries. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the initiative is aimed at boosting local textile production and ensuring government spending supports Nigerian…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established 53 years ago, marking a significant shift towards a skills-driven and youth empowerment-focused programme. The far-reaching reforms are designed to reposition the NYSC from its traditional military-led structure into a modern, civilian-led…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major overhaul of the scheme in its 53-year history. As part of the reforms, the Federal Government approved that the NYSC will now operate under civilian leadership, while the military will continue to provide security…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against engaging in partisan political activities during their service year, reaffirming that the scheme remains strictly apolitical. He issued the warning while addressing 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp in…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Olakunle Nafiu, has advised corps members to remain neutral and avoid partisan political involvement as preparations heighten for the 2027 general elections. He gave the warning while addressing 2026 Batch A Stream II corps members at the temporary NYSC orientation camp in Gusau, Zamfara State. Nafiu noted that…
The National Youth Service Corps has expressed grief over the death of a female corps member in Abeokuta, Ogun State, confirming that one of its staff members is being investigated in connection with the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme said it was deeply…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the mobilisation of an additional 50,000 graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 2026 as part of efforts to reduce the backlog of prospective corps members. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to mark his one year in…
