{
  "id": 20134114,
  "title": "CDCFIB extends recruitment portal, NDLEA drug test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/cdcfib-extends-recruitment-portal-ndlea-drug-test",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/cdcfib-extends-recruitment-portal-ndlea-drug-test-deadline-by-two-weeks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has extended the access to its 2024/2025 recruitment portal and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) drug integrity test by two additional weeks. This extension, announced by the Board's Secretary, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, means the recruitment portal will now be open until November 28, 2026. Initially set to close on November 14, the portal will remain accessible until 11:59pm on the new deadline to accommodate shortlisted candidates who need more time to complete their documentation and drug tests.\n\nThe extension also includes the booking and conducting of the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test at various centers across the country. This decision came after candidates expressed difficulties accessing the NDLEA portal and faced other genuine constraints during the initial window. The Board's aim is to ensure that no qualified candidate is excluded from the recruitment process due to these issues.\n\nHowever, the Board has emphasized that the Drug Integrity Test remains free of charge. They have advised candidates against paying any fees to individuals or agents for booking, testing, result collection, or assistance. The Board has also warned that anyone found collecting money from candidates under the guise of helping with the process will be arrested and prosecuted. Shortlisted applicants are urged to submit their documentation and complete the drug test early to avoid congestion and potential network delays as the deadline approaches.\n\nThe CDCFIB has advised candidates to seek information only through their official recruitment portal and verified social media channels. The Board reaffirmed its dedication to a transparent, fair, and merit-based recruitment process.",
  "summary": "The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has extended access to its ongoing 2024/2025 recruitment portal and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, drug integrity test by two weeks. The exercise, according to a statement issued by the Secretary to the Board, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, will now run until […] CDCFIB extends recruitment portal,…",
  "key_points": [
    "CDCFIB extends recruitment portal access until November 28, 2026.",
    "NDLEA drug test booking and testing extended for two weeks.",
    "Extension aims to accommodate candidates facing access issues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}