This warning comes on the heels of a serious cybersecurity incident that has raised alarms across Nigeria. The CAC confirmed an unfortunate incident of a cyberattack on its database affecting millions of data points in Nigeria. Approximately 25 million documents were allegedly exfiltrated from CAC’s infrastructure, according to sources.

The CAC is not taking this lightly. They activated their response protocols immediately after detecting the breach and are now collaborating with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and other relevant government agencies to assess the scope and impact of the attack.

That context matters because the CAC processes up to 10,000 business registration requests daily and handles an average of 5,000 customer inquiries through emails and call centers. The integrity of these operations is crucial for maintaining trust in Nigeria’s corporate ecosystem.

In light of this situation, the CAC announced a temporary suspension of its companies’ registration portal from April 17 to April 20, 2026. This maintenance period aims to implement additional safeguards and containment measures to prevent further breaches.

But what does this mean for businesses? Users are urged to be vigilant, monitor their records closely, and take proactive steps—like updating their login credentials—to protect themselves against potential fallout.

The CAC has reiterated its commitment to securing Nigeria’s corporate registry. However, uncertainties linger: the exact nature and extent of the data breach remain unclear, as does the identity of the threat actor behind the attack.

The stakes are high. With over 400,000 companies deregistered in 2025 due to inactivity and non-compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining operational integrity is more important than ever for both regulators and businesses alike.

As we await further developments from the CAC regarding this incident, one thing is certain: vigilance in cybersecurity practices will be paramount moving forward.

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