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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened its 2026 recruitment portal, giving eligible Nigerians an opportunity to apply for positions across different categories. Here is everything prospective applicants need to know, including the application process, educational requirements, age limits and deadline. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is inviting eligible Nigerians to…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that some applicants protesting their exclusion from its recruitment exercise allegedly attempted to secure employment through unofficial channels, while assuring that candidates wrongly removed from the process could be reinstated. The NCS national spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this during an interview with BBC Hausa published on Friday, October…

Olaiya Lateef KAYODE October 23, 2026 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals over what authorities described as an “indecent act” inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca, but viral claims circulating on social media that the victims were lovers executed for kissing remain misleading. The executions according to credible…

Parents may need to rethink early university admission plans as only 108 out of about 39,000 underage candidates meet the Federal Government’s requirements for possible admission in 2026. The Federal Government has clarified what its minimum admission age policy means for exceptionally gifted children seeking admission into Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions before turning…

CDCFIB Opens Recruitment Portal for Drug Test as 30,000 Paramilitary Jobs Near Final Stage Shortlisted Candidates to Obtain Screening Codes, Undergo Free NDLEA Test Before Collecting Appointment Letters The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced plans to reopen its recruitment portal from October 28 to November 13, 2026, for candidates…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at easing the rising cost of living in Nigeria, improving food affordability and reducing transportation expenses for millions of Nigerians. The plan was endorsed at the Council’s 161st meeting held virtually on Thursday, October 22, 2026, under the chairmanship of Vice-President Kashim…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified the meaning of the minimum entry score for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions, warning candidates against assuming that meeting the required benchmark automatically guarantees admission. JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, made the clarification during an appearance on the Good Morning Nigeria programme on the Nigerian Television…

ABUJA, October 20, 2026 — Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Abuja, triggering an urgent public health response as authorities move to prevent the infection from spreading. The Federal Government confirmed the case on Tuesday, following laboratory tests on a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda and…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to attend to walk-in candidates at its offices and selected outstations nationwide on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The exercise, scheduled to take place between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., is part of the board’s Customer Service Week celebration, aimed at improving communication and service delivery…

The Federal Government has clarified when Nigerians could begin paying a proposed fuel surcharge, insisting that the levy will not be introduced immediately as the administration prioritises economic stability and improved household incomes. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed that the government would introduce the fuel tax when the…