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Applicants Frustrated As Federal Recruitment Website Malfunctions

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8 months ago

February 9, 2025

Nigerians seeking employment in the Federal Civil Service have expressed concern over the persistent malfunction of the Federal Government’s recruitment portal, which has made it difficult for many to apply for advertised positions.

The Federal Civil Service Commission had on January 27, 2025, announced the commencement of recruitment into over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies.

However, days after the announcement of the recruitment, many applicants were unable to access the website.

A series of checks by our correspondent from Monday through Saturday revealed that the portal was inaccessible, initially displaying an error message: “This site can’t be reached, Err_connection_refused,” before later showing “502 bad gateway.”

The malfunction has sparked widespread anger, with many Nigerians taking to social media to express their frustration over their inability to submit applications.

One of the applicants, Oyin Agboola, said all her efforts to submit her application on the portal were unsuccessful since the announcement of the job opportunity.

According to Agboola, the portal always logout whenever she wanted to submit her application.

Also, an X user, @paradoxxyl, lamented that the site had been down for days, saying he couldn’t access it to register.

Another user, @A3kutashi90, wrote, “This is to inform the general public that the site assigned for Federal Civil Service Commission #FCSC recruitment is yet to be accessible/stable since it was said to be open for applications. Till now, no improvement. Please ask the management to look into it.”

Similarly, @hamzzino criticised the website’s performance, saying, “Has anyone applied for any position on the Federal Civil Service Commission Recruitment Portal? walahi. Whoever is handling it is very terrible at their job because I don’t understand why I’ll be up at 1 am just to submit a simple application, and it’s all crap.”

In her comment, Shektira Dauda, alleged that the technical difficulties were deliberate attempts to limit the number of applicants.

“To register was a tug of war, and saving and submitting is another battle. For days now, someone has been staying up all night, but no substantial progress at all. It is definitely deliberate—to streamline the number of people that will be able to apply,” she said.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the FCSC, Hassan Taiwo, admitted that some applicants had encountered difficulties in accessing the portal but insisted that others had been able to register successfully.

“There are some people who have been able to register. A lot of people who are interested have been visiting the website, including those outside the country. People should keep trying and not give up. The issue has been escalated to the ICT department,” Taiwo said.

However, when asked if the commission would consider extending the application deadline due to the technical glitches, he declined to comment further.

With thousands of job seekers unable to submit their applications, the recruitment exercise has been marred by growing frustration, leading many to call on the government to address the issue promptly and ensure a fair and transparent process.

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Navy Opens Recruitment For Basic Training School Batch 38

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9 minutes ago

September 26, 2025

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The Nigerian Navy has opened applications for its Basic Training School (BTS) Batch 38 recruitment exercise, scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2025.

According to an official statement, the recruitment process is free, and interested applicants must submit their applications online at https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng/https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng.

Successful candidates will undergo basic military training before being officially enlisted as Ordinary Seamen.

The Navy stressed that eligibility is restricted to Nigerian citizens by birth with a valid National Identification Number (NIN). Applicants must have no criminal record and must not be affiliated with secret societies, cults, or fraternities.

Educational and age requirements were clearly outlined. Candidates applying with O’level results must be between 18 and 22 years old as of December 31, 2025.

Those with OND/NCE qualifications must be aged 18 to 26, while Chaplain/Imam Assistants and Drivers/Mechanics must fall within the 18 to 28 age bracket.

In all cases, applicants are required to have at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB, with certificates not older than 2015.

The Navy added that special professions, such as Medical Assistants and Nurses, require proof of registration with relevant professional bodies.

Applicants for technical trades including tailoring, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and electrical works must present valid Trade Test certificates in addition to academic qualifications.

Similarly, candidates applying as sportsmen and women are expected to provide certificates and medals as evidence of their sporting achievements.

The recruitment examination is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at designated centers nationwide.

Candidates are required to bring their Attestation Form, duly signed with a passport photograph of the signer, along with valid identification such as a Driver’s License, International Passport, or National ID Card.

Applicants have been cautioned against multiple applications, which will lead to disqualification.

The Navy further advised candidates to seek clarification only through official communication channels provided on the recruitment portal.

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BREAKING: Gov Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

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2 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the State Pensions Board with immediate effect.

Rivers State Head of Service Mrs Inyingi Brown made this announcement on Friday in Port Harcourt.

According to the governor, the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the board until a new one is constituted.

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FAAN Launches Cashless Payment System Across Airports

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September 26, 2025

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the cashless system of payment across all airports.

“FAAN in partnership with Paystack, is proud to announce the roll out of OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,” the agency said in a communique on Thursday.

Effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means the agency will be phasing out the collection of cash at these points.

FAAN added that travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.

This initiative, it stated, is a response to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends.

By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN said it aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at our airports.

To ease the transition, trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have.

In addition, passengers have been directed to obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja.

After collection, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless. faan.gov.ng.

FAAN added that it remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases.

For inquiries, airport users have also been advised to contact FAAN’s support line at 0700 CBS FAAN (0700 227 3226) or email the agency at gocashlesssupport@faan.gov.ng.