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CAC says company records remain secure after cyber incident, denies data compromise – Technology Times
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says no company data was compromised following a recent cyberattack on its digital portal, rejecting allegations that records of DAAR Communications PLC were manipulated as “false and misleading.”
The Commission says its database remains fully secure and that the integrity of all company records on its portal has not been affected. It states that “no data of any company was manipulated, tampered with, or altered as a result of that incident,” adding that “the integrity of all records on our portal remains intact, secure, and fully protected.”
The clarification follows public attention surrounding DAAR Communications PLC, which the CAC says is unrelated to the cyber incident. According to the Commission, the matter stems from an ongoing ownership dispute that dates back to 2024.
It explains that “shareholders of DAAR Communications PLC have been in dispute over the ownership structure of the company since 2024, as evidenced by a formal complaint submitted to the Commission by one of the shareholders.” The CAC adds that it has invoked its statutory powers to examine the matter and has invited the parties for arbitration proceedings.
It explains that “shareholders of DAAR Communications PLC have been in dispute over the ownership structure of the company since 2024, as evidenced by a formal complaint submitted to the Commission by one of the shareholders.” The CAC adds that it has invoked its statutory powers to examine the matter and has invited the parties for arbitration proceedings.
CAC cyber incident triggers scrutiny
The CAC had earlier confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to parts of its digital systems. It says it activated containment measures immediately and that its technical teams commenced a review of the situation.
While maintaining that the breach did not affect the integrity of company records, the incident has drawn public attention to the security of sensitive business data stored on government digital platforms.
The CAC’s database holds incorporation details, ownership structures, and statutory filings for companies operating in Nigeria, positioning it as a critical component of the country’s corporate governance framework.
Following the incident, attention has also shifted to the resilience of Nigeria’s digital regulatory infrastructure as public institutions continue to digitise essential services.
At the centre of the controversy is the ownership dispute involving DAAR Communications PLC. The CAC says the dispute predates the cyber incident and was formally brought before the Commission by one of the shareholders.
The Commission notes that it has engaged both parties in arbitration as part of its dispute resolution mandate and reiterates that the ongoing process is separate from any system security issues.
It also restates that reports suggesting manipulation of registry records as a result of the cyber incident are inaccurate and should be disregarded.
The Commission urges media organisations to ensure accuracy in their reporting and to verify information with relevant authorities before publication.
It warns that publishing unverified claims could create unnecessary panic and undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s corporate registry system.
The CAC says it remains committed to safeguarding its database, strengthening its systems, and ensuring the reliability of its services to businesses and the public.
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Controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency has taken a new turn, with officials who conducted the exercise alleging attempts by some aggrieved aspirants to undermine the credibility of the election.
The allegations were made on Tuesday during a press briefing in Jos by members of the Forum of Ward Presiding Officers, Local Government Collation Officers and Constituency Collation/Returning Officers.
Speaking on behalf of the forum, its Chairman, Chinwatda Tapar, claimed that some aspirants approached election officials after the May 16, 2026 primary and urged them to sign affidavits containing accounts that contradicted what transpired during the exercise.
According to Tapar, some officials were allegedly offered financial inducements, while others faced intimidation and sustained pressure in a bid to secure their cooperation.
“Our duty was to conduct a free, fair and credible election, not to become instruments in any post-election effort aimed at distorting the truth,” he said.
Tapar explained that the election officials were appointed by the APC National Secretariat through the committee constituted to conduct the party’s 2026 National Assembly primary elections in Plateau State, headed by Hon. Stella Okotete.
He stated that the committee deployed them to oversee the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency primary, which, according to him, was conducted peacefully, transparently and in compliance with the APC constitution and electoral guidelines.
He maintained that the election produced a winner who was duly declared and returned after the collation of results.
The forum further disclosed that it had retained information relating to the alleged approaches made by the aggrieved aspirants and would present the evidence to law enforcement agencies, the APC leadership or any court of competent jurisdiction if required.
The officials urged party members and stakeholders to channel any grievances arising from the primary election through lawful and democratic processes rather than attempting to influence election officials.
“Our responsibility as Ward Presiding Officers, Local Government Collation Officers and Constituency Collation/Returning Officers ended with the successful conduct of the primary election and the declaration of its outcome,” Tapar added.
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to truth, fairness, due process and the democratic principles of the APC, insisting that it would not participate in any effort to compromise the integrity of the primary election or distort the facts surrounding its conduct.
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