08/07/2026
Let me gist you small...
One thing I like about CAC these days is that they are no longer just registering companies.
They are gradually enforcing compliance.
Many of us are always interested in getting our RC Number.
Once CAC approves the registration, we celebrate, frame the certificate and move on.
But the truth is...
Registering a company is just the beginning.
Running that company in line with CAMA is another thing entirely.
Now CAC has come out again to remind all Limited Liability Companies of one small thing many people overlook.
Your company letterhead.
You know those official letters you write to banks, clients, government agencies, suppliers or business partners?
CAC says those letters should not just carry your company logo and address alone.
There are certain details that must also appear.
For example...
Your company name should be there.
Your RC Number should be there.
The names of your directors should also appear on the letterhead. It can be their initials and surname or their full names.
And if any of your directors is not a Nigerian, the person's nationality should also be stated.
Now before somebody starts panicking...
This is NOT talking about your shop banner.
This is NOT talking about your signboard.
This is talking about your official business letters.
So if you're sending a proposal, writing to a bank, responding to a government agency or issuing an official company correspondence, your letterhead should comply with Section 304 of CAMA.
According to this public notice, CAC says from 1st August 2026, they will begin enforcing this requirement, and there may be sanctions for companies that don't comply.
I know many people have never paid attention to this aspect before.
That's why I said let me gist you.
Sometimes, these little compliance issues are what later become big problems during due diligence, contract negotiations or regulatory inspections.
So if you own a Limited Liability Company, this is a good time to call whoever designed your letterhead.
Review it.
Update it if necessary.
Business is not just about making money.
It's also about staying compliant.
And trust me...
Compliance is always cheaper than penalty.
Before someone asks, this particular CAC notice does not apply to Business Name registrations. It is specifically for companies (Ltd, Plc, Ltd/Gte, etc.) registered under CAMA. So if you operate a Business Name, this requirement is not directed at you.