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FG Adds 50,000 NYSC Slots To Tackle Graduate Backlog.
The Federal Government has approved an extra 50,000 mobilisation slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme to address the growing backlog of Nigerian graduates awaiting enlistment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Director-General of the NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, announced the development on Saturday in Abuja during the inauguration of the remodelled clinic at the scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters. The event also marked the first anniversary of Nafiu’s tenure as NYSC chief.
According to a statement by the scheme’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the additional slots have already been incorporated into the 2026 NYSC budget.
Speaking at the event, Nafiu revealed that the scheme plans to mobilise about 450,000 prospective corps members in 2026 while prioritising their safety during deployment.
“This year, we are mobilising around 450,000 prospective corps members, and as much as possible, we avoid deploying them to red zones,” he said. “We remain mindful because we owe parents the responsibility of safeguarding the lives of their children.”
Nafiu also stated that the 2027 federal budget includes provisions to enhance corps members’ welfare, including upgraded kits, as well as improved feeding and transportation allowances.
The NYSC DG explained that the remodelling of the headquarters clinic is part of broader reforms to improve staff welfare and operational efficiency. He highlighted several initiatives over the past year aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, including the successful conduct of the 2025 staff promotion exercise, provision of special allowances, payment of retirement benefits to disengaged staff, and a recruitment drive to boost operational workforce.
He also disclosed that the scheme received a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus donation to improve mobility for both staff and corps members.
On the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, Nafiu said NYSC is partnering with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University to digitise the platform and enhance its reach. Additionally, the scheme has strengthened collaborations with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and the Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria to deepen support for the programme.
During the clinic inauguration, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the upgraded facility will significantly improve staff welfare and boost productivity. He assured that the ministry will continue supporting NYSC to achieve greater impact for Nigerian youths.
“We are working to transform and reform the NYSC. We are doing everything possible to secure the future of our corps members,” Olawande said. He also advised corps members to avoid travelling at night due to security concerns, recommending that they spend the night at the nearest military barracks, police station, or NYSC office if travel is unavoidable.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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