*The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board announces the reopening of 2025 recruitment portal Monday, July 21 after a temporary suspension caused by ‘overwhelming traffic’ on the Board’s system

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced its 2025 recruitment portal will reopen Monday, July 21, 2025.

The Board, a few days ago, had temporarily suspended the recruitment portal, following is described as “overwhelming traffic” on the system.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, however, in a statement, has urged applicants who had already started their applications online before the interruption to retrieve and complete their submissions when the system comes back online.

Prospective candidates are advised to access the portal from July 21, 2025, via to continue or finalise their applications.

The Board further reminded the public that the entire application process is free at every stage and warned applicants to beware of fraudsters posing as recruitment agents.

The CDCFIB also noted: 鈥淜indly be informed that applicants who have successfully initiated their applications are advised to retrieve their applications and complete the applications they have initiated.”

The Board as well explained that the last suspension of the application process was necessary to upgrade the portal to handle the high-volume of applications.

It stated the upgrade would enable all prospective applicants to access the platform seamlessly, and submit their entries without technical issues.

The Board also said: 鈥淲e sincerely apologise for the interruption in the application submission process.

“Due to the high volume of applications, it was necessary to enhance the system to ensure it can accommodate all applicants, thereby facilitating a seamless, transparent, and equitable recruitment process.”

The CDCFIB oversees recruitment into key paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Federal Fire Service, and the Nigerian Immigration Service.