CAC Introduces 30-Minute Business Registration via AI

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has introduced a pilot AI-powered portal to fast-track business registration and improve efficiency.

Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum, CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji said the portal is designed to simplify the registration process and reduce turnaround time.

“The target time for business registration is under 30 minutes to generate a certificate and deliver to the customer’s email, subject to real-time NIN verification,” he said.

The new system enables instant name reservation and allows users to register businesses using only the National Identification Number (NIN) of a director or proprietor. If NIN verification fails, AI-powered photo ID matching will be used to complete the process.

To enhance security, CAC plans to introduce two-factor authentication with OTPs, ensuring no changes can be made to company records without director consent.

Magaji also announced a CAC mobile app would launch by Q4 2025, allowing users to manage and track transactions.

Additionally, the commission will review its service fees effective August 1, 2025, to support ongoing reforms and service delivery.

“It is intelligently designed to suggest available alternatives and grant real-time approvals, removing the traditional bottlenecks,” Magaji stated.