The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) issues a fresh warning to prospective corps members that NERD clearance is now mandatory ahead of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ mobilisation. Multiple outlets report that NYSC requires all graduates seeking participation in the national service programme to complete their NERD clearance before mobilisation. The NYSC message emphasizes that applicants should complete the process early to prevent delays in their participation. One report specifies that the directive is tied to the upcoming 2026 Batch ‘B’ mobilisation, while other coverage describes the rule more generally for all prospective corps members. Across the sources, the core point is consistent: without NERD clearance, prospective corps members will not be mobilised. The outlets frame the announcement as a procedural update intended to ensure compliance with NYSC’s clearance requirements before deployment. Prospective corps members are therefore directed to complete NERD clearance ahead of their expected mobilisation timelines.