The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a temporary suspension of its online company registration portal for scheduled maintenance, citing cybersecurity concerns following a recent data breach. In an official statement posted on its X account on Wednesday, the commission confirmed that the portal would be inaccessible from midnight on April 17 to 6 a.m. on April 20, 2026. This decision follows the acknowledgment of a cyberattack on its database, which compromised millions of data points in Nigeria.
While the maintenance is described as routine, it coincides with efforts to address the vulnerabilities exposed by the breach. The CAC is collaborating with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to mitigate the impact of the incident and strengthen its systems. Additionally, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission announced on Friday that it has launched an investigation into the breach to assess its scope and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
The temporary suspension of the portal is expected to affect businesses and individuals seeking to register or update company information during the maintenance window. The CAC has urged users to plan accordingly and has assured the public that these measures are aimed at enhancing the security and efficiency of its services. This development highlights the growing challenges of cybersecurity within Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, particularly for institutions that handle sensitive corporate and personal data. As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders will be closely monitoring the steps taken to prevent future breaches and restore public confidence in the commission’s systems.
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