I am not sure when the next batch is. I actually missed the deadline myself (it was Jan 8/9th) but I still plan on going back in Feb , I pray I can still register.

I will post details here as I find out more information.

Hello Everyone,

I am in the process of applying for NYSC 2010 and have been gathering information together.  It occurred to me earlier today that there might be other folks like me who need the same information that I have and so I decided to place everything I find here on Nairaland.

So here goes:
1. Batch A of NYSC 2010 is purported to begin sometime in late February.

2. All Foreign-trained graduates should be in Abuja at least 2 weeks before the start of NYSC (to be on the safe side, make it 1 month before).

3. All Foreign-Trained graduates should report to NYSC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja:
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[li] WAEC Certificate – They prefer the official waec- issued certificate, but this is only available five years after you take the exam. So if you don’t have it, just bring along your statement of results issued by your secondary school.[/li]
[li] University transcript[/li]
[li] University diploma [/li]
[li] Birth Certificate [/li]
[li] Nigerian Passport with the "seen on arrival" stamp[/li]
[li] 15-25 passpost photographs (The official number you need is 2 but have been told that you need to have at least 20 on you for camp registration)[/li]
[/list]

4). If you go here http://www.nysc.gov.ng/forignnysc.php, you are told that we foreign-trained graduates DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE OF WHERE WE WILL SERVE.  Now, I don't know how true this is because I have been told that:
[list]
[li] We have the option of Lagos or Abuja [/li]
and
[li]That we have no options and will have to "work" it if we desire either Lagos or Abuja. [/li]
[/list]

*PLEASE POST CLARIFICATION ON THIS ,  if you know FOR SURE*

I will be back with updates as I get more information.

Thanks for reading and PLEASE LET US BE CONSTRUCTIVE and ENCOURAGING in our replies.

I haven't been to Nigeria in a while now (about 8 years). But that has more to do with the fact that everyone I need is right here with me and the only folks at home are the grandparents (and they visit at least twice a year).

It's quite sad that folks think that 800 pounds isn't enough for a 2 week vacation in Nigeria. Seriously, even if you have the money it is important that you respect it. You just don't throw money away so that folks won't look at you as stingy , that is just illogical.

To the original poster: I think 200, 000 Naira is more than enough. You just graduated a year ago and you still have to really secure your financial future before thinking about playing Santa to other folks. I pray you have a safe journey.

Hello Everyone,

I hope someone can help me out. My sister is about to move back to Nigeria with her family. My family, and her husband's family, haven't been home in a while and she is bit concerned about where she can get things for her kids.

A bit of background info:
She has 3 children (1 year old, 4 years old, and 7 years old). Her Husband is the one one who has been to Nigeria a couple of times in the past year, hence the move back.

Where can she get quality items for her children? I have heard of Ruff 'N' Rumble but that is that ony place I could think to refer her to. Are there other places she should be hitting up?

I guess she is interested in things like Diapers, cribs, clothes, and whatever else that kids need -> LOL , I don't have kids so I don't know. She doesn't want to pack some of these things if she can get them in Nigeria.

I would appreciate any advise/tips i can pass on to her. Thank you very much for your help

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