Why are newspaper publications mandatory for NGO registration in Nigeria?

Under Section 828 of CAMA 2020, public notice must be published in two daily national newspapers (one circulating in the locality of the organization) inviting any public objections within 28 days before CAC can approve the Trustees.

Does the ₦150,000 fee cover the newspaper adverts?

Yes! Our ₦150,000 package is 100% all-inclusive. It covers name reservation, 2 national newspaper advert publications, constitution drafting, CAC filing fees, trustee verification, and physical/digital certificate delivery.

What organizations qualify as Incorporated Trustees under CAC?

Churches, Mosques, NGOs, Charities, Community Associations, Old Students/Alumni Bodies, Social Clubs, and Philanthropic Foundations.

How many trustees are required to register an NGO?

A minimum of two (2) trustees are required, one of whom will be elected Chairman and another elected Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Part F (CAMA 2020) Accredited Filing

Register Your NGO, Church & Foundation with CAC

Secure legal recognition, receive international grants, and open dedicated organizational bank accounts. Comprehensive filing including constitution drafting and 2 newspaper publications for ₦150,000.

₦150,000

All-Inclusive (Adverts Included)

2 Adverts

National Newspaper Publications

Constitution

Standard Legal Drafting

Grant Ready

SCUML & Banking Compliant

Eligible Non-Profit Entities in Nigeria

Under CAMA 2020 Part F, these organizations are registered as Incorporated Trustees.

Charities & Foundations

Philanthropic organizations, humanitarian outreach, orphanages, youth empowerment initiatives, and healthcare foundations.

Churches & Religious Bodies

Ministries, prayer fellowships, Christian churches, Islamic societies, and faith-based community organizations.

Clubs & Associations

Alumni and old students associations, professional bodies, social and cultural clubs, community development unions, and trade groups.

What the ₦150,000 All-Inclusive Package Covers

Two (2) National Newspaper Publications

We place the legally required statutory adverts in two widely circulated national dailies and handle the mandatory 28-day notice period.

Constitution Drafting & Harmonization

Legal drafting of your organization's constitution covering aims, objectives, trustee powers, dispute resolution, and dissolution clause.

CAC Incorporated Trustees Certificate

Official electronic and physical CAC Certificate with assigned IT Number and verified digital signature.

SCUML & Bank Account Readiness

Documentation formatted to meet Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) guidelines and commercial non-profit bank account criteria.

Begin NGO Registration — ₦150,000

NGO Registration FAQs

Answers regarding trustees, timeline, and newspaper publications.

How long does the entire NGO registration process take?

Due to the statutory 28-day public objection notice in national newspapers mandated by CAMA, NGO registration takes between 4 to 6 weeks from initial submission to certificate issuance.

What is SCUML and will I need it for the NGO?

SCUML stands for Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (under EFCC). All registered Non-Governmental Organizations in Nigeria are required to register with SCUML before banks activate their corporate non-profit account. Our team provides post-registration guidance for your SCUML certificate.