Story by Andrew Utulu
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said its attention had been drawn to a fake press release currently circulating on social media and other messaging platforms, falsely announcing the shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
It added that the purported release falsely asserted that the CBT is scheduled to take place in July, 2025 as part of the ongoing NCS recruitment exercise.
Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer, NCS, in a statement for the Comptroller-General of Customs said: “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.”
Maiwada, an Assistant Comptroller of Customs (ACC), said that upon close scrutiny, it was clear that the fake statement contained several discrepancies, particularly in its formatting.
He said 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.
He said the Nigeria Customs Service understood the interest of many Nigerians in its ongoing recruitment process and urged the public not to engage with, share, or act upon such unverified content.
“Authentic information about NCS activities, including its ongoing recruitment exercises, will be published only on our official website, verified social media platforms, and recognised national newspapers,” he added.
The Customs National image maker said the Service is taking steps to trace the origin of the false information and would 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,” Maiwada assured.
The NCS, according to him, deeply appreciate the vigilance of concerned Nigerians, reaffirming the Service commitment to protecting the public from misinformation, ensuring all “our processes uphold the highest standards of transparency and integrity.”
