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Nigerian Air Force opens recruitment for direct short service(see how to apply

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6 days ago

October 10, 2024

Nigerian Air Force opens recruitment portal for direct short service (see how to apply)

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of recruitment for its Direct Short Service (DSSC33/2024).

This is for enlisting qualified graduates and post-graduates to undergo training as officers in various professional fields.

In a statement issued by Air Vice Marshal AH Bakari on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, NAF invited interested applicants to apply online for free through the official recruitment portal at [www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng](http://www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng).

The online registration process will begin on October 14, 2024, and will remain open until November 26, 2024.

Prospective candidates are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to join the Air Force and contribute to the nation’s defence and security efforts.

Applicants are also advised to carefully review the discipline required before submitting their application, as multiple submissions or errors will result in an automatic disqualification.

“Only one application can be made as application once submitted cannot be corrected. Multiple applications will result in disqualification,” NAF warned.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Direct Short Service, applicants must:

Be Nigerian by birth.
Meet the height requirements of 1.66 meters for males and 1.63 metres for females.
Be medically, physically and psychologically fit.
Have no criminal convictions.
Be aged between 20 and 30 years.
However, Medical Consultants are eligible between the ages of 25 and 40 years.
NAF emphasized the importance of applicants meeting these criteria, noting that failure to meet any of the conditions will lead to disqualification.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must possess at least a Second Class Upper Division for degree holders or an Upper Credit for HND holders.

Additionally, candidates must have Credit in English, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to their course of study. Computer literacy is considered an added advantage.

NAF also requires applicants to have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and present either a Discharge Certificate or a Letter of Exemption at the time of application.

Registration with relevant professional bodies in Nigeria is required where applicable.

Aptitude tests will be scheduled, and candidates are expected to monitor the NAF recruitment portal for updates on the dates and locations of the tests.

Any false declarations or multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.

All application submissions must be completed within the given timeframe, and applicants are required to print and sign all relevant documents upon successful application.

Required documents

Upon completing the application process, candidates whose submissions meet the stipulated requirements will be required to print the following documents:

Local Government Area Attestation Form, signed by a Military/Police Officer of appropriate rank, or other approved authorities.

Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
of Good Character Form.
Acknowledgment Form.

These documents are necessary to complete the application process, and invalid applications will not generate these slips.

Further details are available on the Nigerian Air Force website, applicants may also contact NAF support lines at 07052683575 and 07030562381 or via email at careers@airforce.mil.ng for inquiries.

Nigerian Air Force opens recruitment for direct short service

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Police spokesperson for Jigawa, Mr Shi’isu Adam, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.

He also said that 50 other persons had been hospitalised for varying degrees of injury due to the explosion.

He said, “We are worried that in spite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.

”People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty.”

Giving an account of the accident, Adam said, “At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.

“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe. when the accident happened,” Adam said.

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Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police

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Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police

No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

Mr Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.

He also said that 50 other persons had been hospitalised for varying degrees of injury due to the explosion.
”At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.

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TikTok has removed more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 for breaching its community guidelines, the company revealed in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.

The removed videos account for less than 1% of total uploads in Nigeria during the period.

The report, released on Tuesday, highlighted TikTok’s proactive content moderation efforts, with 99.1% of the videos being taken down before users reported them, and 90.7% removed within 24 hours.