September 19, 2025

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NYSC Begins Verification of Credentials and Travel Documents for Foreign-Trained Graduates in 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II

September 4, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the commencement of physical verification for credentials and travel documents of all foreign-trained graduates mobilized for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Service Year. According to the scheme, the exercise is compulsory to confirm the authenticity of academic qualifications and travel

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NYSC Begins Disbursement of Outstanding Allowances to Corps Members After Two-Month Hiatus

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced the long-awaited payment of outstanding allowances to serving corps members across the country, following a two-month delay that had stirred widespread concern and speculation. This latest disbursement marks the first tranche of payment since the last allowance was credited to corps members on June 3, 2025. Confirm

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FG Removes Consultants, Corps Members from Federal Payroll, Warns Against Unauthorized Payments

Abuja, September 2, 2025 – The Federal Government has directed that consultants and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members should no longer be included in the personnel payroll of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), warning that any breach of the directive will attract sanctions. In a circular issued by the Budget Office of the Federation,

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NYSC Decries Attack on Corps Member, Promises Psychological Support Amid Ongoing Investigation

In a strongly worded communique, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denounced the assault on Corps Member Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626) by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South LGA, branding the incident “unwarranted and unacceptable.” The scheme confirmed that the matter has been reported to the Nigeria Police Force,

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Old Students Construct and Donate NYSC Lodge to Alma Mater in Osun

OSOGBO, August 4, 2025 — The Old Students’ Association of St. David’s Grammar School, Lagere, Ile-Ife, has handed over a newly built NYSC Corps Members’ Lodge to the school management in a move aimed at improving the welfare and accommodation of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the institution. The official commissioning of

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Tinubu Orders Immediate Employment of 200 NYSC Honorees, Approves ₦250,000 Cash Reward Each

Abuja | July 30, 2025  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate employment of 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service, in recognition of their exceptional performance during the 2020 to 2023 service years. The president gave the directive on Tuesday while addressing attendees at the NYSC Honours

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Court Nullifies NYSC Ban on Female Corps Members Wearing Skirts

In a landmark judgment that has stirred nationwide debate, a Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned the long-standing restriction placed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) against female corps members wearing skirts as part of their official uniform. The court ruled that the ban, which has faced years of criticism from religious and

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Plateau NYSC Coordinator Seeks Military Support for Corps Members’ Safety

JOS, July 24, 2025 – The Plateau State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Yavana Jonathan, has appealed to the Nigerian Army to intensify its support for corps members serving in the state, particularly in the areas of security and welfare. The appeal was made during her courtesy visit to the Headquarters

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NYSC Raises Concern Over Rising Incidences of Corps Members Being Turned Away by Employers

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a warning regarding the growing number of corps members who are being rejected by their assigned employers across Nigeria. This disturbing trend has raised alarm within the agency, as it undermines the core purpose of the NYSC program, which is designed to foster national integration and provide

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NIMC and NYSC Strengthen Ties to Boost National Identity Registration

Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Director-General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engineer Dr. Abisoye Coker‑Odusote, welcomed Brigadier‑General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, Director‑General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Abuja on Monday for a courtesy meeting aimed at reinforcing existing collaboration and forging new partnerships between the agencies. Engr. Coker‑Odusote

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