Nigerian Navy rejects viral notice on 2026 recruitment exercise
The Nigerian Navy has said a social media notice announcing a 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise is false. The service urged members of the public to treat the circulating message with caution, but the available report does not identify its origin or provide details of any genuine recruitment timetable.
The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a viral social media notice concerning a purported 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise as fake. Punch Nigeria reported that the Navy urged members of the public to be cautious in responding to or sharing the notice. The warning was issued after the recruitment message circulated on social media.
The available material does not state which platforms carried the notice, who created it or whether it contained links or instructions for prospective applicants. It also does not provide details of any legitimate recruitment exercise planned by the Navy. The Navy’s warning is focused on the authenticity of the circulating announcement.
No information was supplied on arrests, investigations or losses connected to the fake notice. The service’s advice, as reported, is for the public to exercise caution rather than rely on the viral message. The available report does not give further guidance on how applicants should verify future recruitment announcements.
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