The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has discredited a recruitment press release currently circulating online, warning that the alleged shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for July 2025 is false and did not originate from the agency.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, described the document being shared across social media and messaging platforms as fraudulent and misleading.
According to the statement, the NCS categorically refuted any involvement with the purported announcement, stating that no such CBT has been scheduled and that the document did not emanate from the Service.
A closer examination of the fake release, the agency noted, reveals multiple inconsistencies, particularly in formatting and the electronic signature, which deviate significantly from the NCS’s official standards of communication.
The recruitment timeline outlined in the fraudulent document was also described as entirely incompatible with any legitimate processes currently underway.
Acknowledging the heightened public interest in its ongoing recruitment exercise, the NCS urged Nigerians to disregard and refrain from circulating the false information.
The agency emphasised that only its official website, verified social media platforms, and recognised national newspapers should be trusted for accurate updates regarding recruitment and other official activities. It also confirmed that efforts are underway to trace the source of the misinformation, with appropriate action to be taken against those responsible.
Maiwada expressed appreciation for the public’s vigilance and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to transparency and integrity in all its operations.
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