The Federal Government plans to enforce a directive requiring all government agencies and parastatals to accept National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members assigned to them for their mandatory one-year service. The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Responding to concerns about the rejection of corps […]
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Federal Govt Approves NYSC Posting to Banks, Oil and Gas Companies
The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from serving in private sector organisations. In a memo dated November 18, 2024, and signed by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, the government announced that corps members could now be posted to private organisations, including banks and oil and […]
Corps Members Celebrate as FG Lifts NYSC Posting Restrictions
The Federal Government has lifted all restrictions on the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, sparking widespread jubilation. This announcement was conveyed in a memo dated November 18, 2024, from the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, to the NYSC Director General. The directive will take effect with the commencement of the […]
NYSC Registration: 5 Essential things to Consider Before Signing Up
If you’re considering applying for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), it’s important to be well-prepared and informed to have a smooth and rewarding experience. Here are five essential things to know before registering for NYSC: 1. Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for NYSC, you must be a Nigerian citizen under 30 years old and have […]
NYSC Kicks Off Zamfara Tree Planting Initiative to Tackle Climate Change
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has inaugurated a tree-planting campaign in Zamfara State, aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. The initiative was launched at the Government Girls Day Secondary School (GGDSS) in Bungudu, located within Bungudu Local Government Area. The event marked a key step in the NYSC’s […]
NYSC Corpers Fume as Allowance Remains ₦33k, Not Approved ₦77k
Nigerian youth corps members have expressed disappointment and frustration after receiving their monthly allowance of ₦33,000 for September, despite widespread reports of an increase to ₦77,000. The payment, which many had hoped would reflect the newly announced hike in allowance, has sparked outrage across social media, with “₦33k” trending as corps members vent their frustrations. […]
Corps Member Revives Potable Water Supply for Katsina Community
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Hafsat Abdulhamid, has restored three broken-down boreholes in the Dandagoro community of Batagarawa Local Government Area, Katsina State, providing residents with much-needed access to potable water. The boreholes, which had been out of service for over two years, were officially inaugurated on Sunday. The breakdown had left the […]
BREAKING: FG Boosts NYSC Allowance To ₦77,000 Monthly Stipend
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially approved a significant increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (₦77,000). This adjustment is set to take effect from July 2024. The increase comes in response to the recently enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act of 2024, reflecting the […]
Corps Members Benefit from State Governor’s Foodstuffs Donation
The Gombe State Government, on Monday, provided food items to Batch B, Stream II corps members undergoing the three-week National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation program in Amada, Akko Local Government Area. This was announced in a press statement by Joshua Danmalam, Information Officer at the Secretary to the State Government’s office. Representing Governor Yahaya […]
NYSC Bans Night Journeys for Corps Members During Orientation Period
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, has issued a stern warning to corps members, prohibiting them from undertaking night journeys during their service year. He emphasized that any corps member found traveling without proper authorization from the NYSC would face sanctions according to the NYSC bye-laws. General Ahmed […]