National Youth Service Corps
Coverage of National Youth Service Corps in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Reps Deputy Spokesperson Urges Halt to NYSC Reforms
The Nigerian House of Representatives Deputy Spokesperson has called for a halt to reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), emphasizing the need for stakeholder consultations to preserve the scheme's role in national integration and security.
- Reps deputy spokesperson urges halt to NYSC reforms
The Reps deputy spokesperson urges a halt to NYSC reforms, emphasizing the need for stakeholder consultations to protect the scheme's role in national integration and security.
- EDITORIAL: For a repurposed NYSC, we need a national dialogue
The editorial argues that repurposing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) into a skills and innovation program requires addressing the government's admission of failure in education. It emphasizes the need for a national dialogue to achieve this transition.
- Civilian DG, new uniforms, six-week orientation, other proposed changes to NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is considering changes including a civilian Director General, new uniforms, and a six-week orientation program. Some changes require amendments to the NYSC Act, while others are administrative adjustments.
- NYSC raises security concerns over shared access to Katsina orientation camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has requested the Katsina State Government to provide a separate entrance for its permanent orientation camp due to security concerns. The shared access to the camp has raised alarms, prompting the call for a dedicated entry point.
- Nigeria: NYSC At 53 - Risks in National Service
Four National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members died in a road accident in Adamawa State, highlighting the risks faced by participants in Nigeria's national service program. The incident has drawn national attention to ongoing challenges within the scheme.