The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the registration dates for its 2025 Batch B Stream II orientation exercise. According to the timetable released on the NYSC portal, the registration process will commence on Monday, September 8, 2025, and will run until Saturday, September 13, 2025.
This announcement is crucial for all prospective corps members (PCMs), both locally trained and foreign-trained graduates, who are expected to participate in the scheme’s one-year mandatory national service.
Printing of Deployment & Call-up Letters (Institutions & PCMs)
September 21 – 23, 2025
Registration Guidelines for PCMs
To ensure a smooth process, PCMs are advised to take note of the following:
NYSC Portal: Registration should be done strictly on the official NYSC portal (www.nysc.gov.ng). Avoid unofficial sites to prevent scams.
Required Information for Local Graduate: Valid email address and phone number, NIN (National Identification Number, Matriculation/JAMB number for verification, Recent passport photograph (white background recommended)
Requirements for Foreign-Trained Graduates: – International passport and student visa, Original degree or HND certificate, WAEC/NECO/GCE results with scratch cards for verification, Transcript (if applicable), Physical verification at designated centers between September 14 and 18, 2025.
Biometric Capture: During registration, all PCMs are expected to complete biometric fingerprint capture.
Call-Up Letter Printing: From September 21 to 23, 2025, PCMs will be able to print their call-up letters. Those who paid during registration can print directly from the portal, while others must collect from their respective institutions.
After registration and call-up letter issuance, PCMs will be deployed to various states across Nigeria for the orientation camp exercise. The official camp opening date for Batch B Stream II will be communicated by the NYSC in due course.
During the three-week camp, PCMs will undergo:
Orientation and training
Lectures on national integration and youth development
Skills acquisition programs
Parade and drills
Swearing-in ceremony
Prospective corps members are advised to begin preparations early, gather all necessary documents, and strictly adhere to NYSC guidelines. Timely registration is essential, as the portal will automatically close after the set deadline of September 13, 2025.
For updates, always check the official NYSC website and verified media outlets.
Nigerian actor and creative advocate Bucci Franklin has announced plans for the first edition of the Creative Continuum Africa Summit (CCA Summit), scheduled to take place on 16 September 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event, which Franklin describes as a platform for performers and creatives, is expected to focus on themes of sustainability, empowerment, and legacy within Africa’s creative industries. In a note shared on his social media pages and titled ‘My letter to You… A Creative Continuum Africa Ode,‘ he expressed hopes that the gathering would provide a space for artists to reflect on their journeys and find pathways toward long-term wellbeing.
Promotion for the summit has emphasized punctuality, with organizers stating it will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and close by 12:00 PM. Registration is free, with access available through Franklin’s official social media channels.
While detailed information on the program, speakers, or partners has not yet been released, the announcement has generated interest among creative professionals and audiences online. Many see it as a timely initiative as discussions on the sustainability of Africa’s creative economy continue to grow.
The Creative Continuum Africa Summit 2025 will be the first of its kind under Franklin’s leadership, and further details are expected in the weeks leading up to the event.
Africa’s creative industries, from film and music to fashion and digital storytelling continue to expand into billion-dollar markets. Yet, performers often face gaps in wellbeing, sustainability, and structural support. By initiating this summit, Franklin aims to connect these realities to solutions, offering a continuum where creative work is not only celebrated but also sustained across generations.
14 years ago, one of the worst occurrences in gaming history took place—we lost the PlayStation Network and sadly for 23 days. 14 years later, it will seem history is about to repeat itself.
The last time PSN was down, Sony said they were hacked, but this time around there’s been no indication on what could be the issue.
This can’t be labelled a “9/11” event for gamers; popular networks go down from time to time. This is the same for Sony’s PlayStation Network. It’s been over 15 hours since it was first reported that PSN was down, and players are getting worried.
Via X
The issues for the last few hours include the inability to access online functionality, sign in, check stores, or even boot up games that require an internet connection.
PlayStation via the @AskPlayStation Twitter/X account official response was: “We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN. For more details: https://status.playstation.com.”
