As Nigeria deepens the digitisation of public services, attention is increasingly shifting to the security of government digital platforms. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), which now plays a central role in company registration, compliance filings and access to official records, has become a key pillar of the country’s ease of doing business ecosystem, making its systems highly sensitive and strategically important.
In response to emerging cybersecurity concerns affecting aspects of the commission’s digital infrastructure, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the CAC have initiated coordinated measures to strengthen system protection. Both agencies said they have activated response and assurance mechanisms in line with national cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard critical digital assets, protect sensitive data and ensure continuous service delivery.
The development underscores growing concerns that as government operations become more technology driven, they also become more exposed to cyber threats, system disruptions and attempts to compromise data. For businesses, legal practitioners and investors who rely heavily on the CAC platform for incorporation and regulatory processes, any disruption could have far reaching implications for economic activities and compliance obligations.
In a broader directive, NITDA restated that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must urgently reinforce their cybersecurity structures in line with the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy 2021. The agency directed immediate security reviews, vulnerability remediation, stronger access controls, improved data protection, effective backup systems and functional incident response frameworks, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting public institutions in strengthening digital resilience across the country.