News Paper Publication
Mandatory public notice publication for name changes, trustee appointments and more.
Quick overview
Newspaper publication is the statutory public notice — printed in a national daily — required for certain CAC filings such as name changes, trustee appointments, or loss of certificates.
Registered companies, Incorporated Trustees, and business owners undergoing a filing that legally requires public notice.
Certain CAC filings are not accepted without proof of newspaper publication; skipping this step delays or invalidates the underlying filing.
As soon as you know your filing requires public notice — publication itself can take a few days to arrange and appear.
Why News Paper Publication matters
Business value
News Paper Publication gives your business a formal identity that customers, banks, and partners can verify and trust.
Compliance value
Operating without proper registration exposes you to fines and limits your ability to trade legally.
Strategic benefit
A registered entity is a prerequisite for loans, grants, contracts, and most forms of external investment.
Risk of not registering
Unregistered businesses cannot open dedicated bank accounts and have limited legal protection in disputes.
What's included
Every engagement is delivered as a complete, professionally managed service.
Publication Placement
We arrange placement in an approved national newspaper.
Notice Drafting
We draft the notice text to meet CAC's exact requirements.
Proof of Publication
You receive the published cutting/page as evidence for your CAC filing.
Our process
Consultation & Name Check
We confirm eligibility, check name/entity availability, and map the right structure for your goals.
Documentation
We prepare and package all statutory forms and supporting documents on your behalf.
Filing with CAC
Your application is filed and tracked with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Certificate & Handover
You receive your certificate and statutory documents, plus a short onboarding call.
What you'll need
Documents & information you'll need
- Two to three proposed names, in order of preference
- Means of identification (National ID, Passport, or Driver's Licence) for all proprietors/directors
- Passport photograph(s) of proprietors/directors
- Proposed registered business address
- Nature of business / objects of the company
- Signatures (can be collected digitally)
Estimated processing time
Why choose LaunchWise Africa
Professional expertise
10+ years of hands-on experience across registration, compliance, and regulatory work in Nigeria.
Transparent communication
You always know what stage your application is at — no guessing, no silence.
Compliance-focused approach
Every service is delivered with regulatory accuracy as the priority, not an afterthought.
Secure document handling
Your documents and personal information are handled with strict confidentiality.
Dedicated client support
A real point of contact for questions, not an anonymous ticket queue.
Ethical business practices
We give you accurate expectations, not inflated promises, about timelines and outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Contact our team
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Transition your registered business name into a full Limited Liability Company as you scale.
What our clients say
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Ready to get started with News Paper Publication?
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