From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has raised the alarm over a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to parts of its information systems, urging users to update their login credentials as a precaution.
The disclosure, made in a public notice dated April 15, 2026, informed stakeholders that the Commission is currently reviewing the breach and assessing its potential impact.
According to the Commission, response protocols have been activated, with containment measures already in place to safeguard affected systems. The CAC stated that it is working closely with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and other relevant government agencies and partners to determine the scope of the incident and prevent further compromise.
“Appropriate containment measures have been implemented, and additional safeguards are in place,” the Commission stated, while advising users to monitor activities on the CAC portal and remain cautious of unsolicited communications that may arise from the breach.
Meanwhile, reports circulating online have alleged that as many as 25 million documents may have been exfiltrated from the Commission’s infrastructure. The claims, attributed to a cybercrime-tracking account, have not been independently verified, and the CAC has not confirmed the figures or identified any perpetrators.
The development has raised fresh concerns over the security of Nigeria’s corporate registry, particularly given the Commission’s increasing reliance on digital systems. In February 2026, the CAC disclosed that it processes up to 10,000 business registration requests daily, following the deployment of artificial intelligence across its service delivery platforms. It also handles an average of 5,000 customer enquiries each day via emails and call centres.
Despite the breach, the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity and security of its systems, assuring stakeholders that updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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