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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa Advocates Extension Of NYSC Scheme To Two Years

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In a move that could reshape the landscape of Nigeria’s youth development and national integration strategy, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme from its current one-year duration to two years.

Dr. Alausa made this recommendation during a high-level stakeholder engagement in Abuja, emphasizing the need for a more impactful and immersive service year that aligns with the country’s educational and developmental goals. According to the Minister, extending the NYSC duration would provide Nigerian graduates with a broader platform to contribute meaningfully to national growth, gain valuable experience, and improve their employability.

“The NYSC scheme remains one of the most important platforms for national unity, youth empowerment, and community development,” Dr. Alausa stated. “However, in light of current realities, a one-year period may no longer be sufficient to achieve the desired depth of impact. A two-year service period will allow for more comprehensive training, community engagement, and skills acquisition, especially in sectors critical to national development.”

The Minister noted that the proposal is still under consideration and will require widespread consultation with stakeholders, including the NYSC Directorate, education professionals, youth representatives, and members of the National Assembly.

Dr. Alausa also suggested that the extended programme could be restructured to include a first year focused on national service and community development, while the second year could prioritize skill acquisition, entrepreneurship training, and job placement initiatives.

Reactions to the proposal have been mixed, with some youth groups expressing concerns about the feasibility of a two-year compulsory service, particularly in a challenging economic climate. Others have welcomed the idea, noting that a longer NYSC period could provide a more structured transition from academic life to the workforce.

As debates continue to unfold, Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to policies that will enhance the quality of education and empower Nigerian youths for a brighter future.

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Nigerian Law School Student Reportedly Takes His Own Life Following Disqualification From Bar Final Exam In Yola

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Ayomiposi Ojajuni, a Nigerian Law School student, has passed away after reportedly being barred from taking the Bar Final examinations at the Yola Campus.

According to SaharaReporters, sources said that Ojajuni, a graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, became visibly distressed on Saturday morning, December 6, upon learning he had been barred from participating in the professional examination, which began that day.

He was later said to have ingested a harmful substance shortly after receiving the news.

It was further gathered that the decision to deny him access to the exam was taken as a disciplinary action, following multiple queries previously issued to him by the institution.

Ojajuni was rushed to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where he died on Sunday.

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Borno Kids Stole The Show At NYSC Camp With Flawless March Past (Video)

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A group of primary school pupils from host communities in Borno State captivated participants at the NYSC orientation camp in Maiduguri with a precise and energetic marching display during the inter-platoon parade competition.

The viral footage shows four children marching confidently beside corps members, sparking loud cheers from onlookers who were visibly delighted by their coordination and enthusiasm.

The heartwarming moment quickly gained traction on social media, where users applauded the Army and the NYSC for creating an atmosphere of joy and normalcy in a region often defined by insecurity.

The children later received warm praise and encouragement from military officials and corps members at the camp, rounding off a memorable day marked by wide smiles and excitement.

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Teachers strike looms in Kwara over unmet demands

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A statewide industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, looms in Kwara State as a result of unmet demands to the state government.

The national body of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) criticised the state government for what it described as continued failure to address long-standing welfare concerns affecting teachers across the state.

In a letter addressed to Governor Abdulraham Abdulrazaq, the union condemned the government’s refusal to implement the 27.5% Teachers Specific Allowance (TSA) and the National Harmonized Teachers Retirement Age Act, 2022.

The letter, dated November 13, 2025, and acknowledged by the Governor’s Office on November 17, was jointly signed by the NUT National President, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, and the Secretary-General, Dr Clinton Ikpitibo.

The NUT stated in the letter that several engagements with government officials between 2023 and 2025 did not yield any positive outcome.

The union expressed disappointment that while the government had approved consolidated salary structures for medical workers, nurses, and judiciary staff, the long-standing demands of teachers remained unaddressed.

It warned that the refusal to implement the 27.5% TSA for TRCN-certified teachers and 21% for non-TRCN-certified teachers had pushed teachers in the state “into a riotous mode,” noting that frustration within the system had reached breaking point.

The NUT also criticized the government’s failure to implement the National Harmonized Teachers Retirement Age Act, which extends teachers’ retirement age to 65 years or 40 years in service.

The letter added that over 25 states had already complied with the law, lamenting that Kwara State despite being led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, had failed to follow suit.

The union called on the governor to convene an emergency meeting before December 13, 2025, stressing that there was still room for peaceful resolution if the government acted promptly.

“We do hope that our interventionist approach is accepted, because to jaw-jaw will be better than to war-war,” the NUT said.

Copies of the letter were sent to the Acting Head of Service, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, the State Controller of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the Kwara chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the NUT.

With tension rising among teachers, the union warned that failure to address the issues urgently, could trigger a fresh industrial action that may disrupt academic activities across the state.

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