Tag: NYSC
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How military operation facilitated ex-NYSC DG release – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has faulted the claims that military generals contributed money to secure the release of retired Brig.-Gen. Mahrazu Tsiga, who was held captive for 56 days. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Monday said the claims by retired Brig. -Gen. Ismaila Abdullahi, had contradicted the efforts…
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Education minister backs NYSC extension beyond 1 year
T he Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in his commitment to youth skills acquisition, has advocated for the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service year beyond 12 months. He stated that this would enable every Nigerian youth to be fully trained in at least one skill of their choice,
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Outgone corps members to receive arrears of N77,000 allowance – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured that Corps members who recently completed their national service will receive the arrears of their N77,000 allowance.
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How I survived in kidnappers’ den – Former NYSC DG, Tsiga
The former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga Rtd. said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God. Tsiga said this on Thursday, when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam…
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Ex-NYSC DG, Tsiga, regains freedom from abductors
The former Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig,-Gen Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has regained freedom from bandits. A family member of the General, Malam Suleiman Tsiga confirmed this to NAN, in Katsina on Wednesday.
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“Go to your parents after completing NYSC, not your boyfriends” – Coordinator advises female corps members
Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, the Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has urged female Corps members to return home to their parents after completing their service.
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Finally, FG fulfils promise begins payment of N77k allowance to NYSC members
Finally the Federal Government has officially commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The announcement of a pay increase by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which earlier brought relief and excitement among corps members nationwide, was met with disappointment following delay in implementation of the new allowance. For almost six…
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FG begins payment of new ₦77,000 NYSC allowance
The Nigerian government has commenced the disbursement of ₦77,000 as the new monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.
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Lamentations of a Youth Corps Member – By Francis Ewherido
I wrote this article on Monday, but more recent events, notably the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, have overshadowed this matter. Nigeria is a real movie scene. Anyhow, ogoro (frog) must jump, so here we go.
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FG approves NYSC mobilisation for full-time HND graduates
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The resolution of the long-standing issue regarding their mobilisation is contained in a statement made