The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of online registration for the 89 Regular Recruits Intake Exercise for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women.
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According to an announcement on the official X account of the Nigerian Army on Monday, applicants must be single, Nigerian citizens by birth, and possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
The statement added that applicants must also be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with the Army’s standards and must not have any criminal convictions.
Candidates applying for Non-Trades positions must have at least four passes, including English Language, in not more than two sittings in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB. Meanwhile, those applying for Trades positions must possess relevant trade qualifications or certificates.
The age requirement is set between 18 and 22 years for Non-Trades candidates and between 18 and 26 years for Trades candidates as of June 30, 2025. Male applicants must be at least 1.68 metres tall, while female candidates must not be shorter than 1.65 metres. A valid state of origin certificate is also required.
The Army outlined several benefits of service, including career opportunities, enhanced allowances, access to further education, social integration, and pension and gratuity.
The military warned that all documents would be verified, and any candidates found with fake credentials would be handed over to law enforcement for prosecution.
Qualified and interested candidates are urged to apply through the official portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/, as the process is entirely free.
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