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Events / NAFDAC Debunks Fake Recruitment Announcement
Regulatory fraudulent announcement

NAFDAC Debunks Fake Recruitment Announcement

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a local regulatory body's action to prevent public fraud, which is not typically a market-moving event.

Government Public Health
Event Summary

The Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed a fake press release circulating on social media that falsely claimed the agency had announced a recruitment exercise. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, signed the disclaimer, warning the public against engaging with fraudulent recruitment information often circulated to mislead and extort unsuspecting job seekers. NAFDAC clarified that while it periodically conducts recruitment, no such announcement has been made at this time, urging the public to verify all official information through its official website and verified communication channels.

Key Actions
100 Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control dismissed fake recruitment announcement
80 Mojisola Adeyeye signed disclaimer
Entities Involved
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Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
The Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a disclaimer regarding a fake recruitment announcement circulating on social media. This event highlights the agency's proactive stance against misinformation and fraud, aiming to protect the public from scams.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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Mojisola Adeyeye
As the Director-General of the Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye signed the disclaimer, reinforcing the agency's official position and warning the public against fraudulent recruitment schemes.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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Nigeria
The event concerns a government agency within Nigeria, and the fraudulent recruitment targets Nigerian citizens. This reflects a broader issue of scams affecting the populace in Nigeria.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
Relationships
Mojisola Adeyeye related ↔ Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Nigeria related ↔ Nigeria===National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
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