FG Unveils Major NYSC Reforms, Plans Adire Uniforms
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric and introduce a deployment system that aligns corps members with their academic qualifications. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plans during a […]
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Former Science Minister Arrested
By Chinedu Echianu Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight. Premium Times while quoting authoritative airport sources confirmed the arrest, stating that Nnaji is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt […]
Tinubu Says NYSC Reforms Will Boost Youth Employability
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has explained that the recently approved reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, enhance their employability, and prepare them for greater contributions to national development. The President said the reforms, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, […]
FG Approves Major NYSC Reform to Boost Skills, Productivity
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing far-reaching changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a civilian-led, skills-oriented and productivity-driven institution aligned with Nigeria’s economic development goals. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Wisdom, announced the approval on Tuesday to State House Correspondents […]
Political Exclusion, Poor Governance Fuel Youth Migration – Stakeholders
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have identified political exclusion, poor governance, unemployment and limited economic opportunities as key drivers of irregular migration among Nigerian youths, calling for urgent reforms to create a more inclusive and prosperous society. The concerns were raised during a sensitisation programme on women and youth inclusion and migration organised by the National […]
Osun Poll: Adeleke Urges Corps Members to Remain Neutral
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged members of the 2026 Batch B, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to remain neutral and uphold professionalism in the discharge of any electoral responsibilities. The governor gave the charge […]
Two Corps Members to Repeat Service in Gombe : NYSC
By Zainab Bakare The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Chinwe Nwachukwu, has disclosed that two corps members serving in the state will repeat their service year, while two others have been granted a four-month extension over service-related infractions. Nwachukwu made the disclosure on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for the […]
Stakeholders Push Early Drug Abuse Awareness for Abuja Students
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders in the education and counselling sectors have called for sustained sensitisation campaigns against drug abuse among young people, stressing the need to educate students early before they become victims of substance abuse and negative peer influence. The call was made during a drug abuse awareness programme organised for students of Government […]
INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Polls
By AL-Kadriya Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to deploy more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections, underscoring the enormous scale of preparations already underway for the nationwide exercise. The deployment is expected to play a central […]
INEC Intensifies Efforts to Boost Youth Participation in Politics
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has intensified efforts to boost youth participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. This , highlighted the dominance of young people in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. At a civic engagement programme in Abuja, the Commission underscored the urgent need to sustain youth involvement in […]