The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has cautioned Nigerians against engaging with certain companies and business names that are not registered in its official records, warning that dealing with such entities could pose serious risks to investors and the public.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and shared across its social media platforms, CAC listed several unregistered companies, urging the public to “exercise the highest level of caution” when approached by individuals or organisations claiming the names and registration numbers below.
Among the flagged companies are Famas Services Nigeria Limited (RC 216312), Promo Dutch Investment Limited (RC 396654), Dialack Concept Nig. Ltd (RC 297772), and Purpleheart Construction and Real Estate Mgt. Co. Ltd (RC 1210548).
Other names on the alert include M/S Loktu Enterprises (BN 373466), Badatoyak Ltd (RC 521322), Johson Nats Limited (RC 198492), Peoples Club Nigeria International (CAC/IT/41191), Jiba Enterprise (BN 577523), Civil Engineering Solutions Nigeria Limited (RC 33001), Gabdoff Hotel Ltd (RC 112409), Amoka Group (BN 545221), BEEC Nigeria Limited (RC 30143), and S. S. Adetunji (BN 657466).
The CAC emphasized that the notice aligns with its statutory responsibility to maintain an accurate and reliable companies register while protecting investors and the general public from fraudulent activities.
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Members of the public were advised to verify the registration status of any company or business name directly on the official CAC portal before conducting transactions.
“The CAC remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Companies Register, upholding the law, and ensuring a safe and transparent business environment in Nigeria,” the commission said.
Established in 1990 under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), CAC is tasked with registering companies and business names, maintaining comprehensive registries across all states, and ensuring compliance with Nigerian corporate laws.