2026 NYSC – Cyber Café Operators (CBO) are critical stakeholders of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), providing numerous online services on the NYSC portal to both prospective and serving Corps Members. Accordingly, the management of the NYSC is set to commence registration and accreditation of interested CBOs to ensure sanity of activities on the NYSC portal. Thus, this document is to provide the needed guidelines for this process.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ACCREDITATION
- To bring sanity in the NYSC online registration process.
- To encourage Cyber Café operators to work as partners with the NYSC.
- To weed out quacks amongst Cyber Café operators that perform online services for Prospective and serving Corps Members.
- Ensure effective monitoring of Cyber Café operators through the creation of a Database of Cyber Café Operators.
- Promote error-free online registration for Prospective Corps Members
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Interested Cyber Café Operator must adhere to the following;
- Register on the NYSC CBO website, as well as upload the requisite documents as stipulated by the Scheme for approval.
- Issuance of provisional registration for successful Cyber Café Operators, pending inspection of the company’s premises.
- Inspection of Premises/Verification of documents.
- Signing and submission of the Cyber Café Operators Agreement.
- Issuance of Certificate by NYSC to accredited Cyber Café Operators.
- Monitoring of accredited Cyber Café operators.
FEES
Fees for interested Cyber Café Operators (CBOs):
- Expression-of-Interest fee – N5,000.
- New Registration fee – N20,000.00.
- Annual Renewal of Accreditation fee – N16,000.00
Cyber Café Operators are NOT to charge more than Two Thousand (N2,000.00) Naira for services rendered to Prospective Corps members (both Nigerian and Foreign-trained).
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ACCREDITED OPERATORS
The NYSC will provide periodic training for accredited CBOs to educate them on new features on the NYSC Integrated System (NIS) platform.
BENEFITS OF REGISTERING WITH THE NYSC
- New business opportunities.
- Partnership with NYSC.
- Access to Technical Support from the NYSC.
- Periodic Training by the NYSC.
STAGES IN THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS
The CBO Accreditation process is in stages, which must be followed sequentially.
| S/N | ACTIVITY | ACTION BY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration/Application | CBO |
| 2 | Approval of Application | NYSC |
| 3 | Payment of New Registration fee | CBO |
| 4 | Download/Signing/Submission of Agreement | CBO/NYSC |
| 5 | Approved CBO Access Code (Temporary) | NYSC |
| 6 | Inspection of Premises | NYSC |
| 7 | Issuance of Certificate | NYSC |
| 8 | Renewal of Accreditation (Annually) | CBO |
STAGE 1 – REGISTRATION/APPLICATION
Interested Cyber Café Operators (CBOs) are to visit the NYSC CBO Registration page and provide details about their organization, and make payment of a non-refundable Expression-of-Interest (EOI) Fee of Five thousand (N5,000). The following information is to be provided;
- Name of Business Owner
- Name of Business
- CAC Registration number
- Date of Incorporation
- CAC Certificate (upload)
- Address of Cybercafé
- e-mail Address
- Phone number
- Photo of Business Centre (Interior) (upload)
- State
- Local Government Area
- Town
NOTES:
- Interested Cyber Café Operators (CBOs) are to visit the NYSC CBO Registration page and provide details about their organization, and make payment of a non-refundable Expression-of-Interest (EOI) Fee of Five thousand (N5,000). The following information is to be provided;
- CBO must agree to the payment of Five thousand (N5,000) non–refundable expression of interest fee.
- CBO will be able to make payment online (via Remita) and print a Confirmation Page.
- Only CBOs with successful payment of EoI will be added to the NYSC CBO database and proceed to the next stage.
- All communication between the NYSC and the CBO will be done via a supplied functional email address.
STAGE 2 – APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
NYSC reviews all applications (information and uploaded documents) submitted and approves or disapproves accordingly.
APPROVED APPLICATION
CBO, with a successful application, receives an email text “Congratulations, your Application is successful.” This is followed by further instructions forthe next line of action.
DISAPPROVED APPLICATION
CBO with an unsuccessful application will also receive an email stating the reason for disapproval.
STAGE 3 – PAYMENT FOR NEW REGISTRATION PAGE
CBO makes payment of the New Registration Fee of Twenty (N20,000) Naira via Remita as a newly registered and accredited CBO. Access will also be provided to print “Confirmation of Successful Payment” or a Copy send to the email address.
SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT/CBO AGREEMENT
On confirmation of payment, CBO receives a confirmation receipt via email with a link to download the NYSC CBO Agreement with further instructions.
STAGE 4 – CBO AGREEMENT SUBMISSION
CBO download, print, sign, and submit the NYSC CBO Agreement (Two copies) at NYSC State Secretariat where the company resides, while NYSC State Coordinator signs on behalf of the NYSC.
On notifying the NYSC Directorate Headquarters of the submission of the agreement, CBO receives a Temporary Access Code as well as a link to operate on the NYSC registration portal. The access code will expire after three (3) months, during which Inspection of company premises will be conducted and subsequently issuance Certificate.
STAGE 5 – APPROVED CBO ACCESS CODE
Afterwards, a Permanent Access Code will be issued to enable operation on the NYSC portal for a period of one (1) Year.
STAGE 6 – CBO PREMISES INSPECTION
At the commencement of the NYSC CBO Accreditation Project, a timetable will be published for inspection of all successfully registered CBOs. Afterwards, an inspection will be scheduled quarterly
STAGE 7 – ISSUANCE OF ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE
NYSC will produce an Accreditation Certificate and send it via email to all successful registered and fully accredited CBOs. The Date of renewal of Accreditation is one (1) year after it is issued.
For further enquiry, please send an email to cbo@nysc.gov.ng or WhatsApp message to +2349010008301.
FAQs
1. Who is eligible to register a cybercafé for NYSC accreditation in 2026?
Any registered cybercafé owner in Nigeria can apply for NYSC accreditation, provided the business is legally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has a functional office space, reliable internet service, adequate computer systems, and meets NYSC’s operational and ethical standards.
2. What documents are required for NYSC cybercafé registration and accreditation?
Applicants are required to submit key documents such as CAC registration certificate, tax clearance, passport photographs of the café owner, evidence of business address, list of computer systems, internet service details, and a formal application letter addressed to the NYSC State Coordinator.
3. How can a cybercafé apply for NYSC accreditation for the 2026 service year?
The application process involves visiting the NYSC State Secretariat to obtain guidelines, submitting all required documents, and allowing NYSC officials to inspect the cybercafé. Successful cafés are then officially accredited and authorized to handle NYSC-related registrations and services.
4. How long does NYSC cybercafé accreditation last, and can it be renewed?
NYSC cybercafé accreditation is usually valid for one service year and must be renewed annually. Renewal depends on compliance with NYSC rules, good service records, and absence of complaints or violations during the previous accreditation period.