The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alerted the public about a fake press release currently circulating on social media and other messaging platforms, falsely announcing the shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
According to a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, on Sunday, the purported release falsely asserts that the CBT is scheduled to take place in July 2025 as part of the ongoing Customs recruitment exercise.
“The NCS wishes to categorically state that the said press release is fraudulent, misleading, and did not emanate from the Nigeria Customs Service. At no time did the Service issue any such announcement regarding a CBT slated to take place in July 2025.
“Upon close scrutiny, it is clear that the fake statement contains several discrepancies, particularly in its formatting. The e-signature format differs from our official standard and the recruitment timeline mentioned shows a faulty structure that is not connected to any legitimate process.
“The Nigeria Customs Service understands the interest of many Nigerians in its ongoing recruitment process and urges the public not to engage with, share, or act upon such unverified content,” the statement reads in part.
AC Maiwada noted that authentic information about NCS activities, including its ongoing recruitment exercises, will be published only on the Service’s official website, verified social media platforms, and recognised national newspapers.
He stated that the Service is taking steps to trace the origin of this false information and will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable.
The spokesperson affirmed that the public will be duly notified through appropriate channels when the Service is set to begin the next phase of the recruitment process.
The statement added: “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.”
