The General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major General Ibikunle Ajose has described National Youth Service Corps as a great asset to Nigeria, which should be guarded jealousy. He made the remarks in his office at Giginya Cantonment when he received the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu on courtesy visit....
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TINUBU OFFERS AUTOMATIC EMPLOYMENT, SCHOLARSHIP, CASH TO 210 EX-CORPS MEMBERS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has offered automatic employment, Scholarship within Nigeria up to Doctorate level and cash awards of N250,000 each, to a total of 210 ex-Corps Members drawn from 2020 – 2023 service years. This number is comprised of 200 who went beyond the call of duty to distinguish themselves in the course...
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NYSC RECOMMITS TO TECH-DRIVEN MOBILISATION PROCESS – DG
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has said the Scheme would continue to deplore more ICT tools to enhance its mobilisation process. He said the NYSC would also continue to train its mobilization officers on data verification, error resolution and emergency response, cybersecurity software training for staff handling sensitive...
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Stakeholders charge youths on taking up empowerment schemes for decent livelihood
Stakeholders have called on Nigerian youths to take advantage of the numerous empowerment schemes and job creation opportunities provided by government, for decent livelihood. The stakeholders made the call on Tuesday in Ilorin, at a sensitisation campaign on youth restiveness prevention through job creation schemes organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Kwara State NOA...
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Ngozi George Honoured for Using Diplomacy to Champion Orphans’ Welfare
By Prosper Okoye Ambassador Ngozi George has been honoured for her commitment to using diplomacy and communication skills to advocate for the welfare of orphans and vulnerable children. George received multiple certificates and an award at the African Transformer Institute (AFRITRANS) Diplomatic Conference in Abuja, following her successful completion of a six-week intensive training programme...
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Benue NYSC Coordinator Urges Corps Members to Utilise SAED Skills for Post-Service EmploymentBy Prosper Okoye
The Benue State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Veronica Garba, has called on corps members to put into practical use the skills acquired through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to create employment for themselves and contribute to national development. Mrs Garba made the call during the 2025 Batch...
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Ajia Turbaned as Dan Amanar of Fune Emirate Amidst Royal Grandeur
In a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and honour, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, a prominent security expert, philanthropist, and politician from Ilorin, Kwara State, was on Saturday, June 28, 2025, turbaned as Dan Amanar (Custodian of Trust) of Fune Emirate at the Emir’s Palace in Damagum, Yobe State. In a statement signed and made available...
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FG Urges Personnel, Skills Gap Audit of Civil Service
Paulina Ogar, Abuja. On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu issued an order to conduct an audit of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation’s workforce and skills gaps. Information about open positions and areas where the service lacks specific skills can be produced thanks to the skills gap. The President emphasized that the skills gap analysis...
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NYSC Conducts Free Medical Outreach in Zongu Community, Benue State
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has launched a two-day free medical outreach in Zongu Community, Mbakyo Ward, Tarka Local Government Area, under its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme. The outreach, which began on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, aims to improve access to basic healthcare services in underserved communities while...
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State Heads of Service on Study Tour Good For Peer Learning – Waldon-Jack
On Monday, June 20, 2025, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, announced the opening of a Strategic Study Tour for the Heads of Civil Service of the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory as part of events honoring 2025 Civil Service Week. “Strengthening Synergy...