Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has described as “fake” a press release currently circulating online, announcing the shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) as part of the ongoing NCS recruitment exercise.
In a statement released on Sunday, signed by the Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS warned that the purported press release announcing that the CBT is scheduled for July 2025 is fraudulent and did not emanate from it.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“The NCS wishes to categorically state that the said press release is fraudulent, misleading, and did not emanate from the Nigeria Customs Service,” part of the statement reads.
“At no time did the Service issue any such announcement regarding a CBT slated to take place in July 2025.”
The NCS explained that a closer examination of the fake statement revealed that it contains several discrepancies, especially the formatting, and electronic signature format which differs from its official standard for communication.
It also stated that the recruitment timeline mentioned in the fake statement, reveals a faulty structure that is not connected to any legitimate process being undertaken by the NCS.
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While acknowledging the interest of Nigerians in its ongoing recruitment process the agency urged the public to ignore the fake statement.
It assured that authentic information about NCS activities, including its ongoing recruitment exercises, will be published only on the official website, verified social media platforms, and recognised national newspapers.
“The Service is taking steps to trace the origin of this false information and will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable. When the Service is set to begin the next phase of the recruitment process, the public will be duly notified through appropriate channels.
“The NCS deeply appreciates the vigilance of concerned Nigerians. We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the public from misinformation, ensuring all our processes uphold the highest standards of transparency and integrity,” the service further stated,
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