
Nigeria's Minister of Education has praised the National Youth Service Corps for deploying technology and digital innovations to curb fraudulent activities and improve its operations. According to Punch, the minister commended the scheme's adoption of tech-driven measures aimed at tackling fraud within its systems. The commendation highlights ongoing efforts to modernise the NYSC's processes and strengthen the integrity of its operations.
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