The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a fresh and important message to candidates who successfully progressed through the recent documentation and screening exercise in its ongoing recruitment process.
The Service has confirmed that successful candidates have now been shortlisted to proceed to the basic training stage.
According to the latest notification on the official NCS recruitment portal, shortlisted candidates are required to report to the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, October 9, 2026, not later than 6:00 p.m.
The portal specifically congratulates candidates who have reached this stage and directs them to report within the stipulated period with the required personal and training materials.
How to Check Your Customs Training Status
https://update.customs.gov.ng/trn
Candidates can check whether they have been shortlisted for the basic training by visiting the official NCS recruitment portal.
The process is straightforward:
- Visit the official NCS recruitment portal.
- Enter your NIN or registered email address.
- Click on “Verify Identity.”
- If successful, the candidate’s recruitment information and training details will be displayed.
- Candidates shortlisted for training will see a notification confirming that they have been selected to proceed for basic training.
The portal displays the candidate’s training number, position and NIN after successful verification.
Important: Where and When Shortlisted Candidates Must Report
Venue: Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Reporting deadline: Not later than 6:00 p.m.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute before making arrangements to report at the training college.
Full List of Items Candidates Must Take
The NCS recruitment portal has directed shortlisted candidates to come along with the following items:
- White T-shirts and shorts
- White canvas shoes and socks
- Beddings
- Bucket
- Torchlight
- Broom, hoe and cutlass
- Sanitary equipment
- Food flask
- Writing materials
- Sports kits
- Towel
- White handkerchief
These items are specifically listed on the official recruitment portal as materials candidates should bring when reporting for basic training.
Customs Issues Further Warning to Candidates
The latest development represents a major step forward for applicants who have passed through the earlier stages of the recruitment exercise.
Candidates should, however, rely strictly on official Nigeria Customs Service communication channels for further instructions and avoid information circulated by unofficial social-media accounts or individuals claiming to have influence over the recruitment process.
The NCS has previously warned applicants that the recruitment exercise is merit-based and that candidates should rely on verified official platforms for authentic information. The Service also stated that it would not request payment from applicants as part of the recruitment process.
The latest portal notification also states that further details concerning the training will be communicated in due course.
Key Takeaway for Candidates
If you completed the documentation/screening stage and have received confirmation that you are shortlisted for basic training, Friday, October 9, 2026, is the critical date to remember.
Candidates should verify their status with their NIN or registered email, prepare the required items and ensure they report to the Customs Training College, Ikeja, before 6:00 p.m.
Do not pay anyone to “secure” your training slot or recruitment position. Verify every instruction through the official NCS recruitment platform.Official status check: [Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment Portal]
Important: The October 9 reporting date and the 12-item list above come directly from the current NCS recruitment portal, so candidates should treat those instructions as the primary reference.
