The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced free business name registration for 3,500 small businesses across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of activities marking its 35th anniversary.
The Registrar-General of the commission, Alhaji Hussaini Magaji, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during the anniversary celebration.
Magaji said the initiative was aimed at easing the cost of formalisation for micro and small enterprises, noting that registration expenses often discourage many operators from joining the formal sector.
He said the programme reflected the commission’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, reducing business start-up costs and supporting inclusive economic growth.
“In the spirit of the celebration, the commission is offering free business name registration for 3,500 small businesses to be distributed across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT,” he said.
According to him, the initiative is designed to encourage more small enterprises to formalise their operations, thereby improving access to government services, financing opportunities and wider economic participation.
Reflecting on the commission’s journey, the registrar-general described the CAC at 35 as a story of vision, innovation and sustained commitment to national development.
He noted that the commission had evolved into a technology-driven institution with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency and adherence to global best practices.
Magaji reaffirmed the CAC’s resolve to continue reforms aimed at making the business environment more conducive for entrepreneurs nationwide.
