A viral message circulating on Facebook has falsely claimed that the 2025 recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Customs Service has been suspended, causing confusion among many Nigerians.
The message, which gained traction on Sunday, alleged that the recruitment process had been halted. However, checks show that the claim did not originate from any official platform of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The copy of the message, obtained by Nigeria Startup News on Sunday, contained no verifiable source and failed to reference any authorised official or department within the agency.
Further findings indicate that no credible stakeholders were cited in the viral claim, raising concerns about its authenticity.
A review of the Nigeria Customs Service’s official communication channels showed no announcement regarding any suspension of its 2025 recruitment exercise.
As of the time of this report, the agency has yet to issue an official statement addressing the viral post.
The development highlights the growing spread of misinformation on social media, particularly around government recruitment processes.
Members of the public, especially job seekers, are advised to rely only on verified information from official government sources and disregard unconfirmed reports to avoid being misled.
