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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…
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, has regained his freedom after spending 22 days in captivity. A source confirmed his release on Friday night, stating that the retired general is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons. Tsiga was abducted on…
The Jigawa State Government has approved over ₦1.5 billion for compensating individuals affected by township road construction projects across various towns in the state. State Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this to journalists following the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired), alongside several residents of Tsiga village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to local sources, the armed assailants stormed Tsiga’s residence on Wednesday night, wielding sophisticated…
