Just in: FG Opens Portal for Fresh Nationwide Recruitment
- The federal government launched a recruitment portal for Technical Facilitators in Federal Technical Colleges
- The Federal Ministry of Education announced that applications are open for a one-year ministerial intervention aiming to bridge Nigeria's skills gap
- According to the ministry, the merit-based screening process ensures transparency but does not guarantee selection for applicants
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FCT, Abuja - The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has opened the application portal for a fresh recruitment.
The initiative is a strategic recruitment of Technical Facilitators across Federal Technical Colleges nationwide.
Source: Facebook
The Federal Ministry of Education said the recruitment is a one-year ministerial intervention.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, via the ministry’s X handle @NigEducation.
The ministry advised qualified and industry-experienced professionals to apply for the openings.
According to the statement, all applications will undergo a merit-based screening process, and submission does not guarantee selection.
“The one-year ministerial intervention aims to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap and strengthen competency-based TVET delivery.
“Qualified, industry-experienced professionals with strong pedagogical competence are encouraged to apply via the official portal.
“All applications will undergo a transparent, rigorous, and merit-based screening process. Submission does not guarantee selection.”
The application form will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, 16 March 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The ministry advised applicants to complete and submit the form on or before the stated deadline.
The application link is below:
Reactions as FG announces fresh nationwide recruitment
Legit.ng compiled some reactions below:
@PrinceoshoFxxx
May we have the link for the registration?
@OseAilevboise
Share link na, with all this grammar, no link.
@FavourA69529311
Eagerly waiting for the link.
@globally_peace
You way no see money pay for Tvet beneficiary ehn.
@ajanilinks
@NOA_Nigeria, verify this information if it’s legitimate
Source: Twitter
@iamseunalabi
@grok, please can you summarize what this application is all about in plain language, and the people who are required to apply
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Recall that the federal government commenced recruiting National Health Fellows to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and youth leadership nationwide.
13 candidates had been shortlisted from the thirteen local government areas in Nasarawa State as part of the selection exercise.
Officials had confirmed that the recruitment process was strictly merit-based to ensure transparency, credibility, and fairness.
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Customs recruitment: FG releases important notice to applicants
Legit.ng also reported that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) issued a disclaimer disowning a viral recruitment notice described as photoshopped and misleading.
The Service urged applicants to rely only on verified official channels for recruitment information.
The NCS cautioned the public against scams and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in recruitment.
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