{
  "id": 18295271,
  "title": "Revenue: Gov Lawal Approves recruitment of technical staff for Zamfara IRS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/revenue-gov-lawal-approves-recruitment-of-technical-staff-for-zamfara",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/revenue-gov-lawal-approves-recruitment-of-technical-staff-for-zamfara-irs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Dauda Lawal has given the green light for the hiring of additional technical employees at the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS). This move is a part of the state government's pursuit to boost revenue. The recruitment process has kicked off, adhering to the approved workforce needs and standard public service protocols. The positions up for hire are in fields like Tax Administration, Legal Services, Public Enlightenment, Information, Photography, and Information and Communication Technology. The written test for the ZIRS recruitment was held on July 11, 2026, with a total of 484 participants. The exams were marked impartially by a separate selection committee. Candidates were judged on their educational background, work experience, communication skills, technical abilities, demeanor, and overall knowledge. Following the assessment process, including tallying and confirming the results, 75 candidates emerged as successful and received the appointments. The ZIRS assured that the selection was based on merit and skill, in line with the stated criteria, verification of qualifications, and ensuring a fair and transparent process.",
  "summary": "Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the recruitment of additional technical staff across various career cadres at the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS). The decision is in line with the state government’s efforts to strengthen revenue generation. The Service has begun the recruitment process in line with approved workforce requirements and applicable public service procedures. […]",
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        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Revenue: Gov Lawal approves recruitment of technical staff for Zamfara IRS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/revenue-gov-lawal-approves-recruitment-of-technical-staff-for-zamfara",
        "published": "2026-11-04T21:54:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}