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DATE OF PORTAL OPENING FOR 2024 BATCH A SENATE LIST UPLOAD OFFICIALLY
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The management of NYSC has finally fixed a date when portal will be opened for uploading of Senate/Academic Board approved list by the various Nigerian institutions through their SAOs for 2024 Batch A mobilization exercise. The date stated by NYSC in the newly released information contained in a circular is Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Details of the information is seen below;

I am directed to inform you that in furtherance of activities for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Mobilization exercise, the portal will be opened as from Tuesday 2nd January, 2024 for uploads. All SAOs should ensure the assignment fs handied with all the importance it requires. You are specifically advised to ensure correct details are uploaded as requests for correction of same shall not be entertained after submission. Also, ensure that the uploaded records are sourced from the matriculation files of students and not from forms filled recently by them. Further updates would be communicated to you in due course. Thank you.


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POP DATE FOR 2023 BATCH A STREAM 1

The management of NYSC has finally fixed a time table with dates for 2023 Batch A Stream 1 Winding-up/Passing out Programme. You can TOUCH HERE to see the full 2023 Batch A Stream 1 POP Time-table.

CAMP DATE FOR 2023 BATCH C STREAM 2 FINALLY ANNOUNCED - IT'S OFFICIAL

NYSC has finally announced the date for 2023 Batch C Stream 2 orientation camp. From the announcement, camp is to commence 24th November and end 14th December.

2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream 2 Supplementary Upload Of Senate Academic Board Approved List

President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 24 federal permanent secretaries in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of the process of rebooting government activities.
Some of the permanent secretaries included those appointed last year but yet to be assigned new portfolios.
In the latest reshuffling, Dr. Evelyn Ngige, was redeployed from Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to midwife two portfolios – the newly created Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture and Creative Economy, and Federal Ministry of Tourism.
Dr. Magdalene Ajani was redeployed from Transportation Ministry to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
Ajani will replace the incumbent Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr. Olusade Adesola, who is proceeding on retirement from the service.Ajani, who resumed duties in 2020, will now be replaced by Mr. Oloruntola Olufemi, who was moved from the Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO) OHCSF.
Jafiya Lydia Shehu, was redeployed from Common Service Office (CSO), OHCSF to the Federal Ministry of Finance.
James Sule, was also redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Yakubu Adam Kofamata was moved from the Federal Civil Service Commission to the Federal Ministry of Power.
The president also approved the distribution of new portfolios to five of the permanent secretaries, who were appointed in November last year.
They include: Rimi Nura Abba, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and Ella Nicholas Agbo, who moves to the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
Watti Tinuke takes over from Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar as the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Development.
Ahmed Dunoma Umar is assigned to the Federal Ministry of Youth.

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its report on States with the highest bus fares in Nigeria for the month of May 2019. The report shows that States in Northern Nigeria recorded both the highest and lowest bus fares when compared to Southern and Western States.

Bus journey fare within cities: According to the NBS, average fare paid by commuters for bus journies within the city decreased by -2.74% month-on-month and increased by 5.65% year-on-year to N176.28 in May 2019 from N181.24 in April 2019.

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The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its report on States with the highest bus fares in Nigeria for the month of May 2019. The report shows that States in Northern Nigeria recorded both the highest and lowest bus fares when compared to Southern and Western States.

Bus journey fare within cities: According to the NBS, average fare paid by commuters for bus journies within the city decreased by -2.74% month-on-month and increased by 5.65% year-on-year to N176.28 in May 2019 from N181.24 in April 2019.

NBS States' Transport Data Within Cities
NBS States’ Transport Data (Within Cities)
Highest bus journey fare within cities: Despite Lagos being the commercial nerve center of Nigeria and one of the cities with the highest cost of living, it was beaten to the top spot by Zamfara and Abuja, although it tied with Adamawa and Kebbi at the third position.

The cost of bus fare within Zamfara was estimated at N300, with the same journey costing N270 in Abuja, while Adamawa, Kebbi, and Lagos cost N250.

Lowest bus journey fare within cities: The North also had the lowest journey fare within cities with Bauchi costing as low as N95.86, Sokoto N130, and Anambra costing N135.17.

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NBS Transportation report, Transportation in Nigeria, Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, Business News
NBS discloses States with highest bus fares in Nigeria (Full List)
Fakoyejo Olalekan by Fakoyejo Olalekan 5 years ago
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its report on States with the highest bus fares in Nigeria for the month of May 2019. The report shows that States in Northern Nigeria recorded both the highest and lowest bus fares when compared to Southern and Western States.

Bus journey fare within cities: According to the NBS, average fare paid by commuters for bus journies within the city decreased by -2.74% month-on-month and increased by 5.65% year-on-year to N176.28 in May 2019 from N181.24 in April 2019.

NBS States' Transport Data Within Cities
NBS States’ Transport Data (Within Cities)
Highest bus journey fare within cities: Despite Lagos being the commercial nerve center of Nigeria and one of the cities with the highest cost of living, it was beaten to the top spot by Zamfara and Abuja, although it tied with Adamawa and Kebbi at the third position.

The cost of bus fare within Zamfara was estimated at N300, with the same journey costing N270 in Abuja, while Adamawa, Kebbi, and Lagos cost N250.

Lowest bus journey fare within cities: The North also had the lowest journey fare within cities with Bauchi costing as low as N95.86, Sokoto N130, and Anambra costing N135.17.

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NBS States' Transport Data (Intercity Fare)
NBS States’ Transport Data (Intercity Fare)
Bus journey fare intercity: NBS stated that the average fare paid by commuters for bus journies across cities decreased by -1.33% month-on-month and -32.95% year-on-year to N1,582.97 in May 2019 from N1,604.36 in April 2019.

Highest bus journey fare intercity: In the report, Northern States also recorded the highest bus journey fare intercity with Abuja’s fare price estimated at N4,150, Adamawa N2,500, and Borno costing residents N2,445.45.
Lowest bus journey fare intercity: Enugu and Gombe topped the table for States with the lowest intercity bus journey fares, costing residents N961.00 and N961.90 respectively. Bauchi cost N975.
Meanwhile, Lagos State came sixth on the table costing N2290 behind Cross river and Delta States, who both cost commuters N2,445.45 as Borno.

People take school for granted in some places. There’s no question about whether a kid will attend because school is accessible and valued. Kids may even feel annoyed or frustrated that they’re made to go. In many countries, however, school is a privilege. Why does school matter so much? Here are 15 reasons why:
#1. Schools teach social skills
For most kids, school is the first setting where they learn to socialize with others outside their family. They learn to make friends, listen to teachers, and work through problems. Learning these social skills early on gives kids an important foundation for their interactions in society. Studies show education can increase what’s called “learned effectiveness,” which includes traits like self-control and cognitive ability. Students also learn “soft skills” like good communication, teamwork, and flexibility. Going to school doesn’t automatically teach social skills; it’s still the responsibility of teachers and other adults to encourage healthy socialization. When they spot unhealthy socialization – like bullying – they should intervene appropriately.

#2. Schools can teach empathy
Empathy, which is the ability to understand another person’s feelings and experiences, is one of the most essential “soft skills” a person can have. Schools can be the perfect environment for teaching this to kids starting at a young age. They’re learning to interact with other people, understand different perspectives, and develop good communication skills. Teachers can teach empathy by modeling it, talking about emotions, encouraging community activities, and integrating listening activities into classwork.

#3. Schools help young people build confidence
Being self-assured and confident in one’s abilities is crucial to healthy self-esteem. People who don’t have much confidence are more likely to be taken advantage of and struggle with anxiety. In a school setting, kids get the opportunity to build their confidence early on. As they learn to read, write, solve math problems, and more, their confidence in their abilities increases. A teacher plays a very important role in this. It’s their job to celebrate a student’s progress as well as their hard work, as many struggle with certain subjects.

#4. Schools encourage critical thinking
Critical thinking is an essential part of any subject in school. Whether they’re studying literature, science, or history, students can develop critical thinking techniques. They use these to absorb the material, form their own ideas, and express themselves in writing and speaking. These skills translate to every area of life, whether it’s in academia, the work setting, or relationships. How do schools teach critical thinking? It needs to be intentional or schools run the risk of just teaching kids how to memorize facts. Teachers can improve their students’ critical thinking skills by asking open-ended questions, encouraging students to think for themselves, presenting real-life problems, and encouraging interaction between students.

#5. Schools teach the value of the learning process
It’s not unusual for students to question the point of any given topic at school. “When am I ever going to use the Pythagorean theorem?” they might ask. “Who cares what happened two hundred years ago?” While a student will probably not use a specific math formula in their daily life, the process of learning is what matters. Good schools teach kids the value of learning for its own sake. It trains the brain how to focus, analyze, and remember. In the future, that training kicks in when you need to learn something new or solve a challenging problem.

#6. Schools help young people develop future goals
School introduces students to a wide variety of subjects. More often than not, a student connects with certain topics on a deep level. Whether it’s through a research paper or group project, they get opportunities to explore their interests further. Students consider what they want their career to be and develop goals for the future. With support from teachers, any student can see what’s possible and work towards their passions.

#7. Students benefit from school extracurriculars
Schools are more than just classrooms. Many also offer sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. Some of these can lead to scholarships, which give students access to higher education. Even if a student doesn’t thrive in a classroom setting, they can find something else at their school that benefits them. Do extracurriculars help with academic achievement? It depends. One study found that it depends on factors like parental educational level, age, and sex. In early adolescence, girls who participated in extracurriculars saw improved academic achievements, but in later adolescence, it was better if they didn’t participate in as many extracurriculars. This could be because schoolwork becomes more challenging and time-consuming. Some students will need fewer distractions to do well, but others will be fine with extracurriculars. It depends on the specific student.

#8. Schools strengthen communities
School can become an important source of community for many students. For some, it may be the only place they feel safe to be themselves. For students, feeling like they belong and are part of something bigger than themselves is very important. They’ll feel supported and encouraged, and even when they leave school, they’ll strive to find and build community wherever they go. School can also serve as a community space for parents, so it benefits whole families.

#9. Education reduces poverty
Education is an essential part of reducing poverty around the world. When children receive an education, they’re able to access jobs with higher incomes. Other factors (like gender) impact what kind of a job someone can get, but it’s generally true that as a person gets more schooling, their income potential goes up. That benefits their whole families and can end cycles of generational poverty. According to a UNESCO policy paper, around 60 million people could escape poverty if all adults got just two extra years of schooling. If all adults finished secondary education, it would lift 420 million people out of poverty. If a country wants to reduce poverty, it needs to invest in schools.

#10. School is good for gender equality
In addition to reducing poverty, education combats gender inequality. In many places, girls receive less education than boys. This affects the jobs they can get and makes them more vulnerable to poverty, violence, and exploitation. According to the World Bank, limiting girls’ education costs them between $15-$30 trillion in lost lifetime productivity and earnings. When they go to school, girls increase their income potential and safety. Research also shows that in countries that value education, maternal death rates go down. There’s been significant progress in education; the gender educational gap is less than 1%. However, there are regional pockets where inequality is still a major issue. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 1 in 4 young women can’t read or write. The impacts of COVID are still being analyzed, but it’s likely that girls’ education was negatively affected. Schooling for girls will need to be a priority for pandemic recovery.

#11. Education is linked to better health
Education (or lack of education) has long-term consequences for a person’s life. When someone gets good schooling, they’re more likely to earn a good income. They’re also more likely to get a job with fewer physical risks. Combine safety with higher wages and better health follows. On the other side of things, research shows when someone doesn’t get a good education, they’re more vulnerable to health issues. They may also be less likely to see a doctor (because they can’t afford it) and less familiar with good health information. This makes education not only an economic issue but a public health one. Countries need to invest in good schools if they want to ensure a healthy society.

#12. More education can lead to less stress
More education leads to better-paying jobs. Not shockingly, having a higher income makes life less stressful. This is important because stress is linked to serious mental and physical health issues. According to a report from the American Psychological Association, people with low incomes experience higher stress levels, which plays into disparities that affect life expectancy. A good education and a higher-paying job could help reduce some of that stress. That doesn’t mean going to school is naturally stress-free. Reports consistently show college students experience high levels of stress and burnout. Schools need to protect the mental health of their students, so they can finish their education and get access to higher incomes.

#13. A mother’s education impacts her children
Parents obviously have a big impact on their kids, but research shows the relationship between moms and kids could be unique. According to one study on maternal education in the US and UK, maternal education is “most strongly associated with children’s cognitive development.” It’s also a key predictor of other resources that affect a kid’s well-being. The more educated a mother is, the better her kids do. That affects a kid’s educational achievements and even their health. School doesn’t just affect individuals; it’s generational.

#14. Schools can address (or reinforce) societal inequality
Schools, especially public schools, can be diverse spaces where kids meet people who are different from them, learn to work together, build deep emotional connections, and get equal opportunities. These are key ingredients in addressing inequality, but schools can also reinforce inequality. How? Funding is a good example. In the United States, the districts with the most Black, Latino, and Native students can receive $2,700 less per student than districts with the fewest students of color. High-poverty districts, despite needing more funds, receive about 5% less than low-poverty districts. Instead of improving equality, this type of discrimination in schools makes it worse.

#15. Good education benefits entire countries
Schools benefit individuals and communities, so it makes sense that a whole country will do better when they have good schools. Starting from a young age, citizens receive the education they need to get higher-paying jobs. This creates a society of skilled workers and boosts the economy. An educated society is also a healthier society, and when people benefit from schools, they’re more likely to invest resources back into schools for the next generation. Agencies like the World Bank recognize the importance of education for a country’s economic development.

From Aston Martin to Zenvo, these are the most expensive supercars and hypercars ever made. when it comes to high-end hypercars and super-fast supercars, a few companies should come to mind first: Bugatti, Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Rimac, and Pagani, among others. These manufacturers have cemented themselves as the top dogs in the supercar and hypercar space, extending to their wealthiest clientele the fastest, rarest, prettiest – and in this case – most expensive cars on the planet. But in order to find out which of these unattainable-to-most vehicles is the priciest, we've scoured the invoice sheets and uncovered 50 cars all worth $1 million or more. The group includes hybrid Ferrari convertibles, an American speed king, a few electric Hypercars, and a trio of one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce cars built for royalty.
We should note, though: The prices listed here are the price of the vehicles when new. So we’re not counting auction cars like the Ferrari 250 GTO, or overpriced secondhand sales. But don’t worry, there’s still hundreds of millions worth of cars here to whet your appetite.

President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA. Segun Imohiosen Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...
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January 12, 2024
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President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA.

Segun Imohiosen Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

According to him, the action is further to the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programmes.

All four Programmes administered by NSIPA, viz; N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme.
“And Home Grown School Feeding Programmes have been suspended for a period of six weeks in the first instance, ” he said. President Tinubu has also raised significant concerns regarding operational lapses and improprieties surrounding payments to the programmes’ beneficiaries.
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Tinubu, therefore, has constituted a ministerial panel to conduct a thorough review of the Agency’s operations with a view to recommending necessary reforms of the NSIPA.

“During the period of this suspension, all NSIPA-related activities, including but not limited to all distributions, events, payments, collaborations and registrations are now frozen”.

The President wishes to assure the stakeholders and all Nigerians that his administration remains committed to a swift an unbiased process that will ensure moving forward.

He added that the social intervention programmes would work exactly as intended to the benefit of the most vulnerable Nigerians.
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