FEC Approves Comprehensive NYSC Reform After 53 Years The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The reform package is aimed at repositioning the NYSC to meet contemporary realities while preserving its core mandate of promoting national unity, integration, and service among Nigerian youths. Announcing the development, the Federal Government described the reforms as a significant milestone in transforming the scheme into a more skills-oriented, productivity-driven, and youth-empowering institution capable of preparing graduates for the demands of a rapidly evolving economy. Among the key reforms approved by the Council is the introduction of a technology-driven call-up process designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for prospective corps members. The government also approved a risk-sensitive deploy...

  EFCC Recovers ₦38.66bn, $21.2m in Ongoing Refinery Rehabilitation Funds Probe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦38.66 billion and several landed properties in its ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of Nigeria's state-owned refineries. According to reports, the anti-graft agency recovered over ₦9.4 billion and $21.2 million during the course of the investigation. Using the official exchange rate of ₦1,380 to one United States dollar as published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the recovered $21.2 million is valued at approximately ₦29.26 billion. This brings the total cash recovery recorded so far by the commission to about ₦38.66 billion, excluding the value of landed properties also traced and recovered as part of the probe. The investigation is focused on funds released for the rehabilitation and turnaround maintenance of Nigeria's refineri...

  Kwara Government Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting political appointees across various offices in the state government. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood AbdulRafiu Agboola, the reshuffle involves all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants serving in the administration. The exercise also affects the offices of the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor. The government explained that the decision is aimed at creating opportunities for more members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to contribute to governance while bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy into the administration. Governor AbdulRazaq expressed appreciation to the affected appointees for their dedication, commitment, and contributions to the growth and development of Kwara State ...