The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a fresh public alert warning Nigerians and businesses to stop transacting with 15 unregistered companies operating with fake registration numbers across the country.
In a public notice shared on X, the Commission urged the public to be vigilant when dealing with individuals or organisations using any of the listed names, noting that the alert follows a surge in complaints about suspicious business activities.
According to the CAC, while compliance alerts are issued regularly, the latest warning became necessary due to the growing number of cases involving fraudulent corporate identities.
The entities flagged by the Commission include:
· 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
· M/S Loktu Enterprises – BN 373466
· Loktu Enterprises – 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 Commission urged Nigerians to always verify company details before entering any financial or contractual agreements. It advised members of the public to:
· Confirm company names and RC/BN numbers via the CAC online verification portal
· Request incorporation documents for high-value or sensitive transactions
· Avoid making payments to entities that cannot be authenticated
· Report any suspicious corporate identities to the CAC or law enforcement agencies
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the public and strengthening Nigeria’s business environment by ensuring that only properly registered and compliant entities operate within the country.
