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Published: 03 Oct 2025
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
The free business name registration drive is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem by promoting formalization and reducing barriers to growth, in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope vision. The initiative was announced in Abuja on Friday, September 26, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two agencies.
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Federal Government of Nigeria |
Through this database, registered businesses will gain access to aftercare services and opportunities such as grants, capacity-building programmes, technical support, and market linkages.
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1. Visit the SMEDAN portal: http://portal.smedan.gov.ng
2. Sign up and complete your registration on the portal.
3. When asked if you have a CAC number, select "No".
4. Submit your details to complete the process.
5. Once registration is completed, you will be contacted with the next steps to finalize your free CAC registration.
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