The CAC portal suspension has been announced by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), temporarily halting company registration services across Nigeria.
According to the commission, the portal will be unavailable from April 17 to April 20, 2026, as part of a planned system maintenance and upgrade.
Reason for the Suspension
The CAC explained that the downtime is necessary to:
Improve platform efficiency
Strengthen cybersecurity systems
Enhance overall user experience
The move also follows reports of a cybersecurity incident affecting parts of the system, prompting urgent action to secure data and operations.
The CAC portal suspension affects:
Company registration
Business name registration
Incorporated trustee services
This has drawn reactions from entrepreneurs and business owners who depend on the portal for daily operations.
The commission reassured users that:
The maintenance is temporary
Services will resume after April 20
Upgrades will deliver a more secure and efficient platform
An apology was also issued for the inconvenience caused.
What to Expect
After the upgrade, users can expect:
Improved portal speed
Better security against cyber threats
More reliable registration processes
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