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jgbemson1:
Me I want to apply for excemption how do I go about it

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- A new report has stated that the coronavirus pandemic is likely to continue in waves that could last beyond 2022 - According to the report, it may be harder to contain the virus because of its ability to spread from people who don’t appear to be ill or show any symptoms - The researchers warned that people need to be prepared for possible periodic resurgences of disease over the next two years A group of experts has predicted that the coronavirus pandemic is likely to last as long as two years and won’t be controlled until about two-thirds of the world’s population is immune.
It may be harder to contain the virus because of its ability to spread from people who don’t appear to be ill or show any symptoms, the report by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota states, Bloomberg Africa reports.
The report further states that people may actually be at their most infectious before symptoms appear. According to the experts, the coronavirus pandemic is likely to continue in waves that could last beyond 2022. “Risk communication messaging from government officials should incorporate the concept that this pandemic will not be over soon,” they said. They also stated that "people need to be prepared for possible periodic resurgences of disease over the next two years.” Legit.ng gathers that the report was written by CIDRAP director Michael Osterholm and medical director Kristen Moore, Tulane University public health historian John Barry, and Marc Lipsitch, an epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Nevertheless, there could be light at the end of the tunnel after researchers said an experimental drug showed promise of treating COVID-19. According to data from a new study cited by the United States government, the drug, remdesivir, was found to shorten the recovery time for COVID-19 patients.
The study revealed remdesivir interfered with the replication of some viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the current pandemic. “The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” Dr Anthony Fauci, the US' top infectious-disease expert said during a White House press conference on Wednesday, April 29. Fauci said a clinical trial of more than a thousand people showed people taking remdesivir recovered in 11 days on average, compared to 15 days for those on a placebo.
"Although a 31% improvement doesn’t seem like a knockout 100%, it is a very important proof of concept. What it has proven is that a drug can block this virus," he said.

God be praised!

The Federal Government has terminated the contracts of two Payment Service Providers for failure to meet up with the contractual agreement to commence Conditional Cash Transfer to beneficiaries in four states.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Salisu Dambatta.

The minister said the termination was with immediate effect.

The statement said the termination was in line with the World Bank procurement guidelines to ensure that payments commenced in the affected states on or before April 28.

It listed the affected states as Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom in the South-South region, Abia in the South East, and Zamfara in the North West.

The statement revealed that the PSP whose contracts were terminated were, Data Mining Company and Innovative NIPOST.

“The Federal Government cannot accept delays in the current payment round of N20,000 stipends to beneficiaries in poor and vulnerable households under any excuse in the four states or any other state of the federation.

“The failure of any payment service providers to meet their contractual agreement is unacceptable.

“The Federal Government through the Ministry cannot allow contractors to derail the immediate CCT to the poor and the vulnerable,” it explained.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, during his first national broadcast announced the payment as a measure to cushion the effect of the coronavirus lockdowns in the country on poor and vulnerable households. (NAN)

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cooltobex:
Have you been called up for your National Youth Service, or you'll be called up soon? Cool. I prepared this specially for you.

If you read through to the end, not only will you discover some INTERESTING WAYS to MAXIMISE and ENJOY YOUR THREE WEEKS in NYSC Camp, you'll also find some MIND BLOWING FREE stuff that you will really like.

Here's some ways to MAXIMISE and ENJOY Orientation Camp...

1. NETWORK FREELY AND INTENTIONALLY

If you really want to maximise your time in orientation camp, I'll suggest you connect freely with other corps members - both within and outside your platoon!

See, forget what you were before you arrived in camp, or during your University or Polytechnic days...

You schooled abroad? Nice, but set that aside for now...

You finished as the Best Graduating Student in your department, faculty, or the entire school? Bravo! But forget it for now...

You were Student Union president back in school? Thumbs up! But for now it doesn't matter...

You were Campus Fellowship President or an executive? Cool! But leave that one first...

Or you feel you're older than everyone around and they're behaving like "children"? Bros, leave that matter. Aunty, forget age, and connect...
Forget levels...
Forget titles...
Forget status...
Forget achievements...

Come off your high horse...and connect and network freely with other corps members.

You never know who you might in the course of it.
Who knows? You could meet:
A future business partner,
A lifelong friend,
A future boss (who could hire you without much stress!),
A trusted employee (someone who could revolutionise your company),
Or even your future wifey or hubby!

So, while you're in camp, abeg, connect with folks as much as you can.

And of course, do it with sense.
Be responsible while you're at it.


2. FIND AND JOIN A CDS GROUP THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR PASSION(S)

As you know, NYSC is a call to serve humanity, and CDS (Community Development Service) is one major vehicle to achieve that.

You will be introduced to the whole idea of CDS in the course of your three-week Orientation in camp; so, look out for that.

For me, the CDS group that really aligned with my passions...that really tugged at my heart...that I really connected with deeply in camp was Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) & Life Planning CDS Group (there were others but this really stood out).

What it's about?

We basically teach and mentor young people (particularly in secondary schools) on responsible sexual behaviour, anchored on the principles of Abstinence from sexual activities, Faithfulness to one's partner and the Correct and Consistent use of contraception where necessary.

Not only that, we teach young people life planning skills such as goal setting, decision making and assertiveness, as well as negotiation skills, refusal skills and lots more. You might want to join us...

However, there are other CDS groups you would find that might align with your passion...among them we have ENGIN - which focuses on empowering the girl child; there's also Drink IQ, Anti-drugs abuse group, Red Cross, and a host of others. Do refer to your CDS handbook for more info.


3. DO NOT FORSAKE THE GATHERING OF THE BRETHREN

So, at this point I'm wearing my Jesus-tinted glasses (I always have them on anyways), and thus this may apply more to Christians and Church folks than others, but still, do make sure you fellowship while you're in camp!

NCCF - Nigerian Christian Corpers' Fellowship, has presence across the country, and hold services everyday. Yep, everyday until you leave camp! You really have no excuse not to fellowship.
Do join other members of the household of faith, and worship, evangelise and replicate God's kingdom right there in camp.

And don't just attend services and head back to the comfort of your bunk afterwards, nah! Not cool. Join a unit and use your time, skills, talents, energy and experience to the glory of God and perfecting of the saints!

4. SHINE YOUR EYES FOR OPPORTUNITIES AND GRAB THEM!

I'm not sure how much this applies to all states across the country (I camped in Lagos), but there'll be quite a lot of organisations visiting you in camp to introduce various opportunities to you so shine your eyes!

These opportunities offer the chance for personal, financial, and/or career/professional growth. You should look out for them.

In camp, we had oranisations like Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Professionals, among others; as well as other NYSC-SAED partner organisations visit during orientation.

Watch out for all the opportunities they offer, and see which ones can help you accomplish your vision and goals, and make sure you take advantage of them.

For me, I grabbed one, that is the Google Digital Skills for Africa Digital Marketing Training; you might want to consider that.

5. GET INVOLVED IN INTER-PLATOON ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIONS

You must have heard by now that you'll be having some inter-platoon competitions. To enjoy camp, participate in them.

There'll be contests in drama (stage play), traditional dance, cooking, sports (football for the guys and volleyball for the gals), and the most anticipated one - the Cultural Festival. It's one of the highlights of life in NYSC camp!

You should also have inter-platoon drills competition (marching parade), which I personally took part in and we finished third (shebi we try?).

Others are Mr Macho, Miss NYSC, Business Plan Writing competition, and quiz (we even had Cold Stone Ice Cream competition! For real).

Along with NCCF services, participating in inter-platoon activities were a major highlight of my time in camp.
So, dive fully into as many events as you can; and while you're at it...

In all, make sure you have fun!
Yes, have fun! Enjoy the experience to the fullest!

See, this orientation camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so by all means have fun!

Have fun as you connect and network with other corps members...

Have fun as you fellowship with other brethren of the household of faith...

Have fun as you join and participate in a CDS group that aligns with your passion...

Have fun as you participate in inter-platoon activities...

Have fun during your early morning drills (yeah, I know it can be tiring)...

Have fun as you eat kitchen food (forget maami food! Kitchen food issa goal! Looool)...

Have fun everywhere you go - your room, maami market, fellowship, kitchen, parade ground...everywhere and anywhere!

Whatever you do, have fun doing it! Enjoy it! Before you know it, the three weeks will be over.

Take selfies! Snap plenty if possible! (If they are your thing).

Take groupies (group selfies)!
Experience the best moments, and, as much as possible, capture them!

Have fun. But, of course, be responsible at it.
Do it with sense.
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Thanks for this!

I'll need the ebook but will chat you up when ready!

Thanks..

Bobbystanley:


I've heard from reliable sources that there would be a second stream.

As for the Senate list, My name is already on NYSC portal but it's telling me that I should wait for stream 2 just exactly like the screenshot the OP uploaded.

Mine is no longer telling me to wait for stream 2 because my school submitted the hard copy this week...

NYSC is aware you are a graduate but until your school submits the hard copy, it will keep displaying the OP's ordeal!

Bobbystanley:



It means we have to wait for stream 2 right?

I don't know if there will be stream 2. But peradventure there is, then we will go with stream 2.

You can also find out if your school has submitted the Senate list as that will cause you not to be delayed for stream 2.

And if there is no stream 2, till June/July then.

I discovered the issue was with my school as they submitted the hard copy of the Senate list this week.

Nevertheless, I could not still register though my name is already on the NYSC Portal.
Reason because only three states are available...

Bobbystanley:


Have you been able to solve the problem now?

I decided to register for the ongoing NYSC Batch A programme and was informed that I am in Stream 2.
Is there anything I can do to go with the present stream and does that mean there will be stream 2?
If there will be stream 2, when is that likely to be?
Thanks!

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