National Youth Service Corps (NYSC
5 Dec
In an effort to revitalise indigenous languages among young people, the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has featured an initiative called the Nigerian Indigenous Language Programme (NILP) at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps. Now in its third edition, this impactful programme is being conducted across more than 15 locations nationwide, aiming…
19 Sep
The Federal Government has concluded plans to partner the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Foundation to bolster youth engagement and address pressing challenges faced by young people in the country. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made this known in Abuja on Thursday when the management of the foundation, led by…
17 Apr 2024
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive that will facilitate the inclusion of National Open University (NOUN) graduates in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Tinubu directed the Federal Ministry of Education to provide the necessary modalities for NOUN graduates who fall within the age bracket to serve as allowed by the law. The…
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