The Nigerian Navy has dismissed as fake a recruitment notice currently circulating on social media platforms, purportedly announcing a 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise.

The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, in a statement on Monday, said the circulating information was not an authorised publication and should not be trusted as an official recruitment announcement.

He advised prospective applicants and the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites or other sources.

He said official information regarding Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines and categories, would only be communicated through authorised Nigerian Navy channels.

“The official website for Nigerian Navy recruitment or enlistment is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, and the official website remains https://navy.mil.ng,” he said.

He also advised the public against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised platforms in connection with Nigerian Navy recruitment, as the exercise was free of charge.

“The Nigerian Navy does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf.

“The Navy remains committed to maintaining a transparent and credible recruitment process and will continue to provide timely and accurate information through its official communication channels,” he said. (NAN)