₦airaland Forum

Some people are bless

Herlymerh:
Someone I know got it just recently

No appointment letter issued, the person is not saying the truth

Federal civil service recruitment officially open

https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng/

Orlando22:
Custom CBT exam

False, All north central States are coming to Abuja

emuowo101:
please NCS allow candidates to write exam in their state of resident?

CBT in all Geopolitical zone

MsRhoda:
It's really disheartening to hear such terrible news but we ask God to temper justice with mercy and that in his next world he won't be seen trying to scale peoples fence like a thief in such an ungodly hour. Only armed robbers behave in such manner.

EFCC PRESS STATEMENT



EFCC Condemns False Narratives on Loss of Officer



The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, expresses grief on the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE11 Aminu Sahabi Salisu who was killed in cold blood while on a legitimate duty on January 17, 2025 by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu.



Additionally, the Commission views with great concern the irresponsible, callous, inhuman and outrageous narratives being circulated on social media on the whys and wherefores of the fatal accident. It is heinous to reduce the death of a gallant officer who was carrying out patriotic and official duties to social media razzmatazz.



More worrisome is the fact that some faceless commentators are pitching their tents with an alleged criminal who unleashed terror on officers of the EFCC in their line of duty. There is no justification whatsoever to rationalise a murderous act. The milk of human kindness demands that a grieving family, Commission and nation should be spared the shenanigans of false narratives and conjectures on the death of the slain officer.



Salisu, alongside other investigators of the EFCC, were at Dr. J.O. Ukwutinife Close, Ifite, Awka, Anambra State, to arrest some suspected internet fraudsters in the early hours of January 17. The operation was duly documented at the Anambra State Command Headquarters and Area Command of the Nigeria Police in line with operational protocols.



The operation was initially smooth sailing with 37 suspected internet fraudsters already arrested at a two-storey building housing Ikechukwu and other occupants of the house.



However, Ikechukwu, who sighted the investigators through a CCTV Camera mounted at his doorpost and who also confessed sighting them, declined to open his door for the investigators who politely demanded entrance to his apartment. Defying all the introduction and physical sighting of the investigators, he resorted to firing shots at them and killed Salisu in the process and wounded another officer detailed to conduct a search in his apartment.



Preliminary investigations showed that Ikechukwu was involved in coding and online medical supplies of doubtful legitimacy. Two laptops, ipads, several recording devices were recovered from his apartment and his involvement in internet fraud is already established. Though currently in police custody owing to the murderous dimension of his case, the Commission will surely bring him to trial.



The EFCC also wishes to alert the public that the activities of internet fraudsters are becoming patently hazardous to public safety and security. Intelligence has shown that these criminals are carrying arms, involved in kidnapping, banditry, ritual killings and other deadly acts. The public should not fold its arms or allow itself to be deceived that they are mere “Yahoo boys and girls”.



As for the EFCC, every subsequent attack on any of its officers will be met with the force of the law. The Commission will not fold its arms and allow any of its officers to be killed again in cold blood. As a law enforcement agency of repute, the EFCC is unrelenting in riding the nation of internet fraud and other acts of corruption.



While mourning the loss of its officer who paid the supreme price in the service of the nation, the Commission appreciates the invaluable support, condolences and prompt response of sister agencies and well-meaning individuals standing shoulder to shoulder with it at this trying time.



Dele Oyewale

Head, Media & Publicity

January 19, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: EFCC Operative Halisu Buried In Sokoto After Anambra Raid, Was Planning His Marriage Before Sudden Death – Sources

EFCC Officer Killed During Mission to Arrest Yahoo Boys

EFCC Officer Killed During Mission to Arrest Yahoo Boys

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An EFCC officer was shot dead during a mission to apprehend suspected Yahoo Boys on January 17, 2025. The operation, launched from the EFCC’s zonal office in Enugu, turned deadly when the suspects opened fire on the agents. The deceased officer, an assistant superintendent who recently completed a promotional exam, died at the scene.

Another officer was critically injured and is currently hospitalized. A male suspect was taken into custody, though his identity has not been disclosed. As of the time of this report, neither the Anambra State Police nor the EFCC has issued an official statement. Investigations are ongoing.

Success1930:
Reps query correctional service over delay to recruit 5000 personnel

President Bola Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 5,000 Personnel for the Correctional Service

According to a report from THE NATION news, in a strategic move to address the challenges of overcrowding and enhance the operational efficiency of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sanctioned the recruitment of 5,000 new personnel.

This initiative underscores the administration's commitment to reforming the nation's correctional facilities and improving the welfare of both inmates and staff.

The Acting Comptroller General of the NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche Ndidi, announced this development during a presentation to the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, led by Hon. Chinedu Ogar.

Ndidi disclosed that although the President granted approval in August 2024, the recruitment process faced delays due to funding constraints.

He assured the committee that the recruitment would commence once the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) grants approval and the necessary funds are allocated in the 2025 budget.

During the session, committee members expressed frustration over the postponement, emphasizing the pressing need to address overcrowding in correctional facilities.

Hon. Victor Ogene, a committee member, called for transparency in the recruitment process and stressed the importance of prompt action.

"Some of us have been inquiring for months whether this recruitment is happening behind closed doors. We will not accept such an outcome.


This process should be transparent and timely," Ogene insisted.

Ndidi explained that the absence of financial backing had stalled the recruitment but assured lawmakers that the process would proceed with funding now included in the 2025 fiscal year.

The proposed budget for the NCoS includes Personnel Costs of N127 billion, Overhead Costs of N45.8 billion, and Capital Expenditure of N13.4 billion.

A significant portion—N38 billion—is earmarked for feeding the country's 91,100 inmates, at a daily cost of N1,125 per inmate.

The Acting Comptroller General raised concerns about the reduction in capital expenditure by N762 million and called for an additional N70.4 billion to modernize custodial facilities, enhance security, and digitize inmate management.

"To effectively run the service, we need advanced technology, including CCTV surveillance, biometric scanners, body cameras for staff, and state-of-the-art security systems across all correctional centers," Ndidi stated.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it received a staggering 573,519 applications for the 3,927 available positions in the recently concluded 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, barely a week after the portal was opened.

The overwhelming number of applicants far exceeds the vacancies available, highlighting the competitive nature of the recruitment process.

Last week, Finance Minister Olawale Edun had announced that the Federal Government had approved the hiring of 3,927 officers to address gaps within the service and improve trade facilitation.

Providing an update on the recruitment process after the application deadline had passed, the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, confirmed that the total number of applicants surpassed half a million.

He outlined the breakdown of applicants, which included various categories for both general duty staff and support staff.

Superintendent Cadre: 249,218 applicants for general duty positions.

Superintendent Support Staff Cadre: 27,722 applicants with HNDs and university degrees.

Inspector Cadre: 115,634 applicants for general duty roles, and 12,952 for support staff positions.

Customs Assistants: 153,593 applicants for general duty and 14,400 for support staff, with categories depending on their secondary school certificates.

Maiwada explained that the recruitment process had been smooth and thorough, and he provided a detailed overview of the applicants in the various categories, emphasising the widespread interest in the available positions.

customs recruitment update

Total number of applicant received 573,519

General duty(GD)
DEGREE/HND
249,218

NCE/OND
115,634

SSCE
153,593

SUPPORT STAFF(SS)

DEGREE/HND
27,722

NCE/OND
13,952

SSCE
14,400

Custom recruitment approval

Abdull01:
NNPC

Come across this on x

FIRS workers hail chairman over enhanced welfare package

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, on Thursday was received by jubilant workers who had assembled at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, to appreciate him for his numerous welfare packages for them.


As early as 8 am, the workers who said they have continuously enjoyed uncommon welfare packages from Adedeji since he assumed office over a year ago, carried placards with various appreciative inscriptions like ‘we love you Zacch’, ‘You’re a man of the people’, ‘We support you hundred percent”

They sang appreciative songs, danced and engaged in a form of gyration. No sooner had they started than the Chairman arrived. Others who had stayed under the shed for protection against the Abuja sun joined in leading the Chairman to his office.


A statement by Sikiru Akinola, Technical Assistant (Print Media) to Adedeji, quoted the staff members as saying that Adedeji has proven himself as a staff welfare-minded administrator.

The statement noted that FIRS staff were happy for the welfare packages extended to them, most especially the increment in salary.


The statement quoted a staff member as saying: “Being someone who is deliberate and intentional, Zacch Adedeji Ph.D is always concerned and mindful of those around him and people whose paths have crossed with him. He is our boss and our friend. We all can attest to that.

” So for us, we decided to gather today to appreciate him. This was something he had avoided. More than two occasions, we had attempted it. When the news of the increment was first spread in-house, it was well-received. During the one year anniversary, the leadership of the staff union openly revealed that this is the first time they would sleep with their eyes closed as members don’t have any complain to warrant a confrontation with the leadership of FIRS.”


Another staff was quoted as saying: “The Executive Chairman did not even brief many people before increasing staff salary and other welfare packages. He is someone who believes that those who help in making sure the audacious target of N19.4 trillion for the 2024 is met should also be properly treated to motivate them.


“Few months ago, in what many of us described as unprecedented, he had increased our salary. It was uncommon. This was after many other packages had been introduced. He listens to our yearnings and aspirations”, she said.

In their various remarks at the gathering, most of them agreed that no Executive Chairman of the agency had been so celebrated like Adedeji in just a year and four months of his stewardship, confirming that his magnanity to staff has been awesome and unprecedented.

Adedeji accepted the cheers by saluting the jubilant crowd, waving his hands to show his gratitude..

omotoyeoluwaseg:
We never even write cbt

No CBT

CDCFIB CAREER
FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE

The CDCFIB confirms shortlisting for probational appointment into the federal fire service, consequent of the ongoing recruitment process.

To confirm your status, Enter your Application Code and Phone number to verify if you have been shortlisted for the Medical Examination and Probational Appointment on the cdcfib career website at https://cdcfib.career

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to retire around 1,000 employees before year-end, as part of a workforce realignment under Governor Olayemi Cardoso. The bank has allocated over ₦50 billion for severance packages through its Early Exit Package (EEP), open to all eligible staff until December 7, 2024.

The program offers financial benefits based on years of service, alongside non-monetary perks like entrepreneurial training, extended medical care, and laptop purchases.

So far, 860 staff members have applied, with payouts reaching up to ₦97 million for some employees. However, concerns have arisen about the bank’s workforce dynamics, as positions of 17 directors dismissed earlier remain unfilled.

CBN’s silence on the matter has left affected employees anxious, with some staff voicing concerns about perceived bias in the program. Affected directors have also approached the National Industrial Court, challenging the legality of their dismissal.

The bank’s HR manual describes retirements as an opportunity for celebration, but also acknowledges redundancy as an option for workforce reduction due to economic or structural changes.

This major shift highlights the CBN’s intent to reshape its workforce while addressing challenges within its operational structure.

PRESS RELEASE

Retired Officers to be Re-Engaged in Service: CG FFS Affirms

The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu, MIFire.E, MNSE, COREN , has unveiled a plan to re-engage retired officers and personnel of the Service. This announcement was made during the *2nd Seminar and Send Forth* Ceremony organized by the FFS Pearls (Female Fire Officers) for their members and the retired female officers (Super Pearls).

Speaking at the event, held on 27th November 2024, the Controller General emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure financial stability for retired officers while promoting their health and well-being. He highlighted the importance of leveraging the experience and expertise of retired officers to further enhance the Service's efficiency.

The Controller General commended the FFS Pearls for organizing the impactful seminar and send-forth event. He acknowledged the forum's role in fostering unity, discipline, and efficiency among female officers. Encouraging all female personnel to continue excelling in their duties, he reiterated the Service's commitment to recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance through promotions and other incentives. Additionally, he congratulated the Super Pearls and pledged unwavering support for the initiatives of the Female Wing of the Service.

In her remarks, the National Coordinator of the FFS Female Officers Wing, ACG Achi Ijeoma Okidi, praised the efforts of the female officers in promoting peaceful coexistence within the Service. She urged members to embrace additional skills and vocations to achieve economic stability, especially in challenging times.

Delivering the welcome address, DCF Ifeoma Sodolamu, the FCT Coordinator of FFS Pearls, noted that since the forum's inception, 14 female officers have been honored and sent forth. She emphasized the forum’s supportive role, including solidarity visits, attendance at members’ life events such as weddings and child dedications, and fostering a strong sense of community. DCF Sodolamu also commended the facilitators of the seminar for their insightful lectures on topics such as General Health, Human Rights, and Cyber Security, while congratulating the retirees on their remarkable achievements.

The colorful event celebrated the dedication and service of the retired female officers, who have served gallantly in various capacities and retired in good health and sound mind. It was attended by senior officers of the Service, members of the FFS Pearls FCT Command, and well-wishers.

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the President of the FFS Pearls, CSF Rosemary Akpaibor, who expressed her gratitude to the Controller General for his continuous support of the FFS Pearls initiatives. She also thanked all attendees for their contributions and participation in making the event a success.

Public Relations Unit
Federal Fire Service
28th November 2024.

elaino:
Life in FIRS looks promising with this new Chairman but for now, EFCC has better welfare and benefits I think. They have a fantastic health care and retirement benefit. Guess their pay is better too. Good luck. Choose one and handover the other slot to me

Is not always about welfare but working condition

benheman17:
Not all Bsc entry level were placed on CONHESS 07/2
The position I applied for ( Administrative Officer II) was on CONHESS 8

Only professional like Engr,are place in GL 08

FIRS

Circular

LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR ARMY SHORT SERVICE
COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 48/2025

FIRS recruitment is now open. Apply through the link below

https://www.firs.gov.ng/careers

See flyer for more details. Application closes on November 14, 2024.


NYSC not later than December 2021 😂

ablwl2:
Please, between Officer 1 and Officer 2 which one is higher in hierarchy?
And what's their respective grade/salary level, please?
Thank you

Officer l

More experience more qualifications

PHOTOS: SCENES FROM THE PASSING OUT PARADE OF THE 31st ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT BASIC COURSE ( INTERNATIONAL) OF THE NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE AT CORRECTIONAL SERVICE STAFF COLLEGE BARNAWA - KADUNA

AGF CIRCULAR

Mukzahra:
A bill seeking to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and establish the Nigeria Revenue Service has been presented to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu.

*Tinubu plans to bar Customs, NPA, others from revenue collection*

President Bola Tinubu may bar revenue-generating agencies from collecting revenues on behalf of the Federal Government as he plans to introduce a single agency – Nigeria Revenue Service – to handle the task.

This came as the Federal Government instituted a comprehensive set of fresh tax reforms aimed at significantly boosting revenue collection.

The reforms, designed to enhance the efficiency of collecting direct taxes, along with various levies that are imposed on behalf of the government, will bar the Nigerian Customs Service, Nigerian Ports Authority, and 60 other revenue collection agencies from participating in revenue collection activities, but will lead to the creation of the Nigeria Revenue Service.

By implementing these changes, the government seeks to streamline the tax collection process, ensuring that all taxable entities contribute their fair share and that the revenue generated is maximised to support public services and infrastructure development.

The policy directive was instituted on Thursday when the President forwarded four executive bills to the National Assembly for consideration, aiming to implement significant tax reforms.

Nigeria is contending with a revenue challenge that cuts across all government tiers but wants to attain a minimum tax-to-GDP ratio of 18 per cent. The country’s tax-to-GDP ratio is below Africa’s average and ranks as one of the lowest in the world.

This has led to fiscal deficit and over-reliance on borrowing to finance public spending resulting in a cycle of inadequate funding for socio-economic development.


One of the key proposals is the renaming of the Federal Inland Revenue Service to the Nigeria Revenue Service.


A source at the Presidency, however, hinted that the new bill would not lead to a merger but seek to remove the revenue collection arm from the agencies and allocate its function to the Nigerian Revenue Services.

“There is no merger of agencies. The bill will only take the revenue collection arm of each agency involved and take it to the Nigerian Revenue Service.

“The plan is that the new revenue agency will be like the US or UK revenue agency that collects all government revenues while other revenue agencies like NIMASA, NPA, Customs, etc, will now focus on their core mandate, which is trade facilitation. There is no merger at all,” the official said.

The bill seeking the name change for FIRS was outlined in a letter read by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during the plenary sessions.

The proposed law, titled the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, seeks to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, No. 13, 2007, and establish the Nigeria Revenue Service.

According to Tinubu, the new agency will be responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for revenue accruing to the government.

In addition to the name change, Tinubu submitted three other tax reform bills under the title, ‘Transmission of Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bills’ to the National Assembly.

The President also transmitted to the parliament the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, which seeks to create a Tax Tribunal and a Tax Ombudsman.

He wrote, “The Nigeria Tax Bill: This bill seeks to provide a consolidated fiscal framework for taxation in the country.

“The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill: Aimed at offering a clear and concise legal framework, this bill will ensure the fair, consistent, and efficient administration of tax laws, facilitating ease of tax compliance, reducing disputes, and optimizing revenue collection.

“The Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill: This proposal seeks to establish the Joint Revenue Board, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, which will work to harmonise, coordinate, and resolve disputes arising from revenue administration in Nigeria.”

Tinubu emphasised that the proposed tax bills would have far-reaching benefits for the country, promoting taxpayer compliance, strengthening fiscal institutions, and fostering a more effective and transparent fiscal regime.

“I am confident that the bills, when passed, will encourage investment, boost consumer spending, and stimulate Nigeria’s economic growth,” Tinubu stated.

On the floor of the House of Representatives, Speaker, Abbas, confirmed receipt of the bills, stressing that they were designed in line with the objectives of the present administration.

He noted that when passed into law, the bills would encourage the growth and sustainability of the economy.

The House also consolidated six bills seeking the repeal of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 to enact the Fiscal Responsibility Bill, 2024.

The bill aims at ensuring prudent management of the nation’s resources, ensuring long-term macro-economic stability of the national economy; and securing greater accountability and transparency in fiscal operations within the medium-term fiscal policy framework.

Abbas, who presided over plenary, urged the Committee on Rules and Business to fix a date for debate on the general principles of the newly consolidated bills.

The PUNCH recalls that the tax reforms are policy recommendations from Taiwo Oyedele’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, which seeks to reduce taxes in the country from the current 62 to a maximum of nine.

It also aligns with the recommendations of the President Tinubu Policy Advisory Council, which proposed declaring a state of emergency on revenue generation in the country.

Speaking in an earlier interview, Oyedele noted that fiscal reforms were needed to protect small businesses, the vulnerable and the poor while effectively taxing the rich.

He said, “Revenue transformation for us means we can no longer continue to celebrate incremental progress because the base was just so small and for us, it wasn’t about raising the taxes from existing taxpayers.

“In fact, one of the things we found out is that poor persons are those paying taxes, so it is time for them to take a break which means we have to look at the system to take that burden away from the vulnerable people, small businesses and let the middle class and the rich who can afford to pay do so.

“We have a brand new national fiscal policy that sets the framework for where we want to be, where we want to go, what we want to do, and what we want to stop doing as a country. We have identified company income tax, personal income tax, value-added tax, stamp duty, capital gains, and excise tax and we have redrafted new ones.”

This new law will expunge the revenue collection function from 62 revenue-generating agencies and transfer the responsibility of revenue collection to a single agency to promote collection efficiency.

Some of the agencies include Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nigerian Ports Authority, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Customs Service, Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.

Others are the Bank of Agriculture, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Federal Reporting Council of Nigeria, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, National Broadcasting Commission and Joint Admission Matriculation Board.

Commenting on the implications of the new law, a former National President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, Dr Eugene Nweke, faulted the bill.

He added that customs all over the world were known for revenue collection.

“Customs all over the world are known for revenue collection. What it means is that they would outsource that function to a third party. Customs all over the world are known for revenue collection and anti-smuggling operations,” Nweke said.

According to him, revenue collection had lots of technicalities.

“What they should do with Customs is to train our importers and compel the NCS to go beyond the issues of scanning with a lot of compromises. The government should stop always thinking of how to protect a bill,” he advised.

also reacting, National Public Relations Officer, Association of Registered Freight Forwarders of Nigeria, Taiwo Fatobilola, said, “It is not possible, don’t mind the government. They think revenue collection is what anybody can wake up and start with? Do they know how much it takes to train people on something the NCS have been trained to do? Please don’t mind them, it’s not possible.”

however, National Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, said he was not aware of the bill.

“I am not aware of that, I am just hearing it from you,” Maiwada told The PUNCH.

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