The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announces that the 2026 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course will begin on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The orientation is scheduled to run from 5 to 25 August 2026 and is held across NYSC orientation camps in all 36 states of the federation, according to reports quoting the NYSC announcement.

Several outlets say prospective corps members can now check their call-up numbers on the NYSC portal. The Punch also reports an additional advisory for applicants, urging them to avoid night travel in connection with their movement to orientation camps.

The announcement is presented as an official NYSC update on commencement dates and access to call-up information for members of the 2026 Batch B Stream II. Overall, the coverage is consistent that the key dates are 5 August for the start and 25 August as the end of the orientation course.