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Evening Recap: NYSC introduces new mobilisation requirement, UK opens Chevening applications, other top stories
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Evening Recap: NYSC introduces new mobilisation requirement, UK opens Chevening applications, other top stories

The article covers several news items from Nigeria and the UK. The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) mandated that all prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members obtain a compliance certificate from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) before being mobilized for national service. This move aims to enhance institutional accountability and prevent certificate fraud. Additionally, a TikTok content creator faced traditional cleansing rituals after recording a sacred Oloolu masquerade procession in Oyo State, sparking discussions about cultural preservation and respect for traditional practices. Meanwhile, the UK opened applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarships, offering Nigerian professionals funding for postgraduate study in the UK. Lastly, the ongoing fake government agency scandal saw the Director-General deny allegations of wrongdoing and accuse other government entities of involvement.

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The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Evening Recap: NYSC introduces new mobilisation requirement, UK opens Chevening applications, other top stories

The article covers several news items from Nigeria and the UK. The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) mandated that all prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members obtain a compliance certificate from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) before being mobilized for national service. This move aims to enhance institutional accountability and prevent certificate fraud. Additionally, a TikTok content creator faced traditional cleansing rituals after recording a sacred Oloolu masquerade procession in Oyo State, sparking discussions about cultural preservation and respect for traditional practices. Meanwhile, the UK opened applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarships, offering Nigerian professionals funding for postgraduate study in the UK. Lastly, the ongoing fake government agency scandal saw the Director-General deny allegations of wrongdoing and accuse other government entities of involvement.

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