A total of 1,911,141 Nigerians applied for the 2025 Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) recruitment before the portal closed on Monday, August 11.
The process faced repeated portal crashes and postponements, with the start date moved from June 26 to July 21. The deadline, initially set for August 4, was extended by one week.
Kogi (116,162), Kaduna (114,536), and Benue (110,565) recorded the highest applications, while Bayelsa (11,669) and Lagos (14,216) had the lowest. The top five states Kogi, Kaduna, Benue, Kano, and Niger accounted for over 510,000 applicants, while the bottom five Bayelsa, Lagos, Rivers, Ebonyi, and Delta had a combined 99,658.
Following the close of applications, CDCFIB announced that shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon with further instructions. Applicants are advised to monitor their email, text messages, and the board’s portal and social media accounts for updates.
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