Abuja, Nigeria — April 19, 2026 — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the temporary suspension of its company registration portal following a cyberattack on its database, raising concerns over the security of one of Nigeria’s most critical business registration systems.
The Commission disclosed the development in an official statement, confirming that an unfortunate cybersecurity incident resulted in unauthorized interference with parts of its database infrastructure. According to the statement, the attack affected millions of data points linked to registered businesses and corporate records across the country.
As a precautionary measure, CAC said it has temporarily shut down the registration portal to contain the breach, assess the extent of the compromise, and implement additional security safeguards before restoring full services.
The portal is widely used by businesses, legal practitioners, investors, and entrepreneurs for company incorporation, name reservations, annual returns filing, and access to corporate records. Its temporary closure is expected to disrupt several business processes nationwide, particularly for startups and firms with pending compliance obligations.
CAC stated that it has activated internal incident-response procedures and is working with relevant cybersecurity and regulatory agencies to investigate the attack. The Commission also assured the public that efforts are underway to strengthen its systems and restore operations as quickly as possible.
Industry observers say the incident highlights growing cybersecurity risks facing public institutions as more government services move online. Experts warn that business databases are attractive targets for cybercriminals because they contain sensitive records, ownership details, contact information, and compliance documents.
Stakeholders are expected to seek clarity in the coming days regarding whether any confidential personal or corporate information was exposed, altered, or downloaded during the attack.
Businesses with CAC accounts have been advised to monitor official updates, change passwords linked to their accounts where applicable, and remain alert to phishing emails or fraudulent messages claiming to come from the Commission.
The temporary shutdown adds to broader concerns about digital resilience within public agencies and underscores the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity investments across government platforms.
CAC has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration of portal services but said users will be informed once the system is secure and operational again.
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