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Corps Members Disappointed with 33K Allowance Instead of ₦77,000 As Promised
The trending topic of the moment is the ₦33,000 allowance that National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are receiving for September.
This amount falls significantly short of the ₦77,000 that was approved by the Federal Government.
Back in June, an agreement was reached between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government regarding a new minimum wage set at ₦70,000.
Following this, President Tinubu officially signed the new wage into law on July 29.
Just last week, the government announced that this new minimum wage would be implemented for corps members, along with a promise of back pay for July and August.
However, many corps members were taken aback when they received payments recently, with the majority finding their September allowance still at a disappointing ₦33,000, which is ₦44,000 less than the promised amount.
This has sparked widespread frustration among Nigerian youths, who are expressing their disappointment and confusion over the situation.
While some corps members did receive payments just days ago, most are left wondering why the full allowance has not been disbursed.
This discrepancy has left many puzzled and questioning the integrity of the promises made by the government.
Amid this uncertainty, there is still a glimmer of hope among the corps members.
Many are optimistic that the outstanding arrears will be settled together by the end of October, which may bring some relief to their financial struggles.
The discontent over the current situation is palpable, highlighting the challenges that young Nigerians face as they navigate the complexities of service and economic hardship.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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