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  PRESS STATEMENT  FINAL FIGURES OF COLLECTED PERMANENT VOTER CARDS AHEAD OF OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION Ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to announce the final figures of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected by registered voters across the State. Out of the total of 2,339,233 registered voters in the State, 1,906,390 PVCs, representing 81.50 per cent, have been collected. The remaining 432,843 PVCs, representing 18.50 per cent, have been safely deposited with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with the Commission’s established practice. Similarly, it should be noted that some persons with damaged, defaced, or lost PVCs applied for replacement of their cards. A total of 6,101 among those who applied printed downloadable copies of their PVCs.   A table of of the PVCs collected, Polling Unit by Polling Unit (PU), has been published on the Commission...

                   NAQS RECRUITMENT UPDATE The NAQS shortlist expected today, 13 August 2026, has not been released as scheduled. According to an update from the official NAQS Facebook Page, applicants should not worry, as a new date for the release of the shortlist will be announced soon. Applicants are advised to remain calm and wait for further official communication from NAQS. Follow Job Connect spynews24 for more information  #NAQS #NAQSRecruitment #Recruitment #NigeriaJobs #JobUpdate

 REBUTTAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR PRESS STATEMENT  13TH AUGUST 2026 REBUTTAL: DISOWNING FAKE "CDCFIB RECRUITMENT UPDATE" PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Ministry of Interior has been drawn to a fake press release circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled "CDCFIB Recruitment Update," dated 11th August 2026, and falsely attributed to the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The document, which claims that the ongoing CDCFIB recruitment exercise has been deferred until after the 2027 general election due to funding constraints did not originate from the Ministry of Interior, the Minister's office, or the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The Ministry wishes to state unequivocally that: 1. This press release is fake, unauthorised, and fraudulent. The Minister did not sign or issue this statement. 2. No decision has been made to defer the recruitment exercise until after the 2027 gene...

  The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has officially closed the application portal for its ongoing recruitment exercise. We are sincerely grateful to the hundreds of thousands of Nigerians who showed interest in serving our nation through the Service. The overwhelming response demonstrates the confidence and trust placed in the Service and the commitment of our youth to national development.  The infographic below provides a snapshot of the recruitment exercise, highlighting key statistics from the application process.  We appreciate the patience and understanding of applicants, particularly during the period of high traffic experienced on the recruitment portal.  The next stages of the recruitment process will be communicated only through the official NAQS communication channels. Applicants are advised to remain vigilant and disregard misinformation or messages from unauthorized individuals or platforms.    Signed:  ACG. Issaka Ahmed...

  APPLICATION OPENS FOR SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 50/2027 The Nigerian Army invites eligible Nigerians to apply for commission into the Nigerian Army as Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Officers. The SSCC application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the stipulated requirements. Upon successful completion of training and commissioning, SSCC Officers will serve in the Combat Arms, Infantry and Armour Corps and Combat Support Arms , Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps. HOW TO APPLY Prospective applicants are to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal: nashortservice.army.mil.ng Select the SSCC option and carefully follow the application instructions. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal or recruitment announcement purportedly opened before this official publication. Applicants are also advised to rely only on information released through ...

 NIMASA INTRODUCES NEW STANDARDS FOR SEAFARERS’ EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced comprehensive new standards for the education, training, assessment, examination, certification, revalidation, endorsement and medical fitness certification of Nigerian seafarers. The reforms, issued under the Merchant Shipping (STCW) Regulations 2025, align Nigeria’s seafarer development framework with the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, strengthening safety, competence and global recognition. Key reforms include: 🔹 Updated ND & HND curricula in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering Technology, developed with NBTE. 🔹 Mandatory academic programmes at NIMASA-approved Maritime Education & Training Institutions (METIs), alongside qualifying sea service, for officers seeking operational and management-level Certificates of Competency. 🔹 Mandatory Bridging Courses for holders of ND/HND certificates issued on...