The National Youth Service Corps has warned of sanctions against institutions uploading unqualified individuals as corps members.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a threat of sanctions to institutions found uploading unqualified persons as prospective corps members. This measure aims to maintain the integrity of the national service program. No further details on specific institutions or timelines were provided in the announcement.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps mobilisation. This decision responds to the growing number of graduates seeking participation in the programme.
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The National Youth Service (NYS) has started a nationwide recruitment exercise for young Kenyans, running from March 16 to 21, 2026. Eligible youths are encouraged to attend designated centres in their sub-counties.
The chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has denied operating any personal account on X, formerly Twitter, and warned against fake profiles impersonating him.
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South African National Defence Force Major General Siphiwe Sangweni stated that soldiers' behaviour during domestic deployments is guided by a code of conduct. The briefing occurred before the Joint Standing Committee on Defence. Deployments target gangsterism and illegal mining in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.