CAC Flags 15 Fake Companies — Nigerians Warned to Avoid Deals with Them

 

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Exposes 15 Unregistered Companies

In December 2025, the CAC issued a public alert warning Nigerians and businesses to steer clear of 15 entities operating under bogus registration numbers. The flagged companies are not listed in CAC’s official registry — meaning they lack legal recognition and any deal with them may be risky. 

This action comes amid rising public complaints about suspicious business activities tied to firms claiming to be registered. In a post on its official X (account), the CAC emphasized that the names and registration numbers being circulated by these entities do not exist in its records.

Companies on the CAC Watchlist

Here are some of the named entities claimed to use fake registration credentials the full list encompasses 15 firms: 

Famas Services Nigeria Limited — RC 216312

Promo Dutch Investment Limited — RC 396654

Dialack Concept Nig. Ltd — RC 297772

Purpleheart Construction and Real Estate Mgt. Co. Ltd — RC 1210548

Loktu Enterprises (and variant M/S Loktu Enterprises) — BN 373466 / BN 400390

Badatoyak Ltd — RC 521322

Johnson 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

S. Adetunji — BN 657466

The CAC says none of these names or associated registration numbers appear on its official register.

Why the Warning Matters

Legal status & protection: Operating or transacting with unregistered companies means those entities don’t enjoy legal protections. Contracts or agreements can turn void or unenforceable. The CAC issued similar warnings earlier — including delisting hundreds of firms found to use fake or invalid registration numbers. 

Fraud risk: Entities using fake registration numbers may be involved in fraudulent schemes — consumers and investors risk losing funds or being misled.

Need for due diligence: The CAC urges everyone — individuals, corporate bodies, and financial institutions — to verify company registration status before entering into business deals, especially for high-value transactions. 

What You Should Do — Due Diligence Checklist

Before doing business with a company:

Use the CAC online verification portal to check the company’s name and RC or BN number. 

Request formal incorporation documents — certificate of incorporation, incorporation number, and proof of registration.

Be wary of firms that press for upfront payments or large investments without proper documentation.

Report suspicious companies or fraud attempts to CAC or appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Final Thoughts

The December 2025 public warning from the CAC is a timely reminder of the prevalence of pseudo-companies — especially in a business environment where trust and legitimacy matter. As Nigeria’s economy grows, consumers and investors must stay vigilant: always verify before you engage.