The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for deploying technology and digital innovations to combat fraudulent activities and improve the efficiency of its operations. Alausa gave the commendation when the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The minister…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed tertiary institutions responsible for producing corps members to thoroughly verify the records of their graduates before submitting them for mobilisation. The NYSC warned that inaccurate information, manipulation of records, and the submission of unqualified candidates could undermine the credibility and integrity of the national service scheme. NYSC…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Kogi State vigilantes and other groups involved in the successful rescue of corps members abducted in Kogi State. The corps members were abducted on August 26 while travelling from the NYSC orientation camp in Bayelsa…
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented a ₦20,000 welfare package to each member of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as they completed their three-week orientation programme in the state. The cash gift was presented on behalf of the governor by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Monday…
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…
