{
  "id": 5050246,
  "title": "Air Force opens 2026 recruitment for tradesmen, non-tradesmen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/air-force-opens-2026-recruitment-for-tradesmen-non-tradesmen-5050246",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/air-force-opens-2026-recruitment-for-tradesmen-non-tradesmen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced its 2026 recruitment exercise for both tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women, with the online application process set to begin on September 3, 2026. Prospective applicants must meet specific age, height, citizenship, medical, and educational requirements. For tradesmen/women, applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old by March 1, 2027, and possess relevant qualifications and certifications. Non-tradesmen/women applicants must be between 18 and 22 years old by the same date. Successful candidates will undergo an Acknowledgement Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form, and Local Government Area Attestation Form before participating in a zonal general aptitude test.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Air Force opens 2026 recruitment for tradesmen, non-tradesmen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/air-force-opens-2026-recruitment-for-tradesmen-non-tradesmen",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:34:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}