News as it breaks
In a remarkable act of community service, Ukpevo Faith, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has embarked on an ambitious project to build a perimeter fence around the Durumi Cemetery in Abuja. The initiative, estimated to cost over N21 million, aims to protect the burial ground from vandalism…
A Former Youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Simon Obinna, also known as MC Tagwaye, has declared his intention to contest the chairmanship of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The aspirant has pledged to prioritize education, youth empowerment, and grassroots…
In a significant move to combat youth unemployment and foster economic growth, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has launched a nationwide training initiative in partnership with development organization, Stability and Sustenance. Announcing the programme during a press briefing in Abuja, the Special Assistant…
In a strategic move to bolster youth empowerment and reduce unemployment, over 50 young Nigerians have commenced intensive training in telecommunications technology, including operations, installation, maintenance, and equipment deployment. The pilot initiative, a collaboration between the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and civil society organization Grassroots Bridge Builders,…
In a major policy breakthrough, the long-standing exclusion of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program has been officially resolved. However, the new directive applies exclusively to full-time HND graduates, ensuring their eligibility for mobilization. The resolution follows a high-level meeting between the…
In a bold stance against what they term a “blatant abuse of power,” several prominent northern youth organizations have strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The North Central Youth Council (NCYC), Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), and Arewa Youth Union…
Despite a substantial budgetary allocation of N372.9 billion for corps members’ allowances in the 2025 fiscal year, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is yet to implement the promised increase in corps members’ stipends, five months after its announcement. The new allowance, raised from N33,000 to N77,000 in line…
Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed his support for Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member facing criticism after her viral video critiquing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore announced on X that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would accompany…
At the recent Youth Health Financing Dialogue in Abuja, stakeholders emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated health finance policy focused on addressing the healthcare challenges faced by unemployed and vulnerable youth groups in Nigeria. The call follows the release of the ‘Youth Health Access’ survey, which identified significant financial…
Despite the Federal Government’s promise to increase the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance from N33,000 to N77,000 starting in February 2025, corps members across the country have expressed frustration over the continued delay in implementation. Findings had it that the NYSC has yet to commence payment of the new…
