# Customs explains why shortlisted candidates await training invitations

> The Nigeria Customs Service has said candidates whose names appeared on its published recruitment list are not automatically guaranteed appointment, explaining that final screening is still ongoing before successful applicants are admitted for training.

- Published: 2026-10-08T01:30:25.869Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T05:30:48.778Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
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- 2026-10-08T01:30:25.869Z - Punch: [Customs explains why shortlisted candidates await training invitations](https://punchng.com/customs-explains-why-shortlisted-candidates-await-training-invitations/)
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