Special Promotions

FG Elevates 20,867 Officers in Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

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In a major advancement for personnel within several key security and correctional agencies, the federal government has sanctioned the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, … Read more

PSC Mandates Merit-Based Promotions, Abolishes Special Promotions in Police Force

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Retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Argungu, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), announced yesterday that the commission will no longer endorse irregular promotion practices within the Nigeria Police Force. He stressed that future promotions will be based solely on merit, requiring officers to pass specific examinations and meet other standard criteria. Argungu clarified that … Read more

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