The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has discredited a fraudulent press release making the rounds on social media and messaging platforms, which falsely claims that a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for its ongoing recruitment exercise is scheduled for July 2025.
In a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS categorically stated that the announcement is fake, misleading, and did not originate from the Service.
“The so-called press release did not emanate from the Nigeria Customs Service. At no point did we announce a CBT for July 2025,” the statement read.
The Service further pointed out several inconsistencies in the fake notice, particularly in its formatting and e-signature, which differ from the NCS’s official communication style. It also described the recruitment timeline mentioned in the document as structurally faulty and unrelated to any legitimate process.
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While acknowledging the public’s keen interest in the ongoing recruitment exercise, the NCS urged Nigerians to disregard, avoid sharing, and not act on unverified information. It reiterated that all credible updates regarding its recruitment will only be available on the Service’s official website, verified social media handles, and national newspapers.
The statement also revealed that the NCS is investigating the source of the misinformation and vowed to take legal action against those found responsible.
“We remain committed to transparency and integrity in all our processes and appreciate the vigilance of the public in helping us combat misinformation,” Maiwada reiterated.
