The development has generated uncertainty among applicants awaiting information about their recruitment status and examination arrangements.

According to the Nigerian Navy's official recruitment portal, the aptitude test and written examination will take place at designated centres across the country, with participation restricted to shortlisted candidates.

The recruitment exercise opened on October 2 and closed on October 31, 2026.

However, as of Friday, November 13, there was no publicly confirmed announcement from the Nigerian Navy establishing that the Batch 39 shortlist had been released.

The Navy's recruitment portal provides information about the examination schedule and allows applicants to monitor their recruitment status.

The service had earlier warned members of the public against relying on unauthorised recruitment announcements, stressing that official information must come through its recognised communication channels.

The Navy also reiterated that its recruitment exercise is free and that no individual or recruitment agent is authorised to collect money from applicants in exchange for enlistment.

Meanwhile, the November 21 examination remains on the official recruitment timetable, while basic military training is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027.

Applicants and members of the public are advised to treat circulating claims about the release of the shortlist with caution until the Navy makes an official confirmation.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia