People hire a CCTV or safety installer to protect their homes, shops, offices and stock, which means they are trusting you with access to the places they care about most. A registered business name tells them there is an accountable business behind the work. We at Onelove Business Ventures are an accredited CAC agent, and we handle the whole registration for CCTV, alarm and safety-equipment businesses across Kebbi State, from the name search to the certificate. A Business Name costs β¦35,500, all-inclusive. Send your business name on WhatsApp and consider it handled β that’s genuinely the extent of what’s asked of you.
π CAC Business Name Registration
π° Cost: β¦35,500 (All-Inclusive) β±οΈ Turnaround Time: 5 β 7 Working Days β What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Certified Status Report + TIN π Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)
β±οΈ Turnaround Time: 5 β 7 Working Days
β What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Certified Status Report
π Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)
Security Is a Public Priority in Kebbi
Safety is a visible priority for Kebbi State’s government and for the people who live and trade here. In December 2025, Governor Nasir Idris handed ten new Toyota Hilux vehicles to security forces working along the route of the SokotoβBadagry Super Highway, saying that development cannot thrive without security. At the same ceremony, the Minister of State for Works listed what is planned along the highway, including solar streetlights, CCTV cameras, police stations, boreholes, schools and medical centres. Public projects of that kind show that cameras, lighting and monitoring are becoming part of how roads, institutions and businesses in the state are protected. Private demand follows the same direction: shop owners, traders, schools, clinics, offices and households all want better protection for their premises and stock. A CCTV or safety business that can show clients a registered name, rather than only a phone number, is better placed to win that work, including larger jobs from companies and institutions that need a vendor they can verify.
Safety and CCTV Businesses We Register Most in Kebbi
- CCTV and security-camera installation, for homes, shops, offices, schools and compounds
- Alarm and access-control systems, including door entry, intercoms and biometric attendance
- Electric fencing and perimeter security, for compounds, warehouses and estates
- Fire alarm, detection and extinguisher supply and servicing, for businesses meeting safety needs
- Safety equipment supply, covering protective gear, signage and emergency equipment
- Vehicle tracking and GPS installation, for fleet owners and transport businesses
- Solar-powered camera and security-lighting setups, for sites with unreliable grid power
- Maintenance and monitoring contracts, for businesses that look after installed systems
What’s Not Usually Included
- Printed copies of your certificate, which we deliver as a soft copy for you to print locally
- Private guard or security-service licensing, which can apply if you provide manned guard services as well as equipment
- Data-protection obligations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, which may apply when your systems record identifiable people
- Standards and type-approval requirements for imported cameras, alarms and radio-based equipment
- Customs and import procedures, if you bring in equipment yourself
- Electrical, fire-safety and work-at-height arrangements for installations
- Contracts, warranties and maintenance agreements with your clients, which are yours to prepare
- Opening a business bank account, which you do with your chosen bank once the certificate is in hand
- Annual returns in later years, a small separate step we can also help with when it’s due
What’s Included in the β¦35,500
The β¦35,500 covers the government filing fee and our service fee in one payment. This Business Name option fits most independent installers, technicians and equipment suppliers starting out, and it avoids a company structure you may not need yet.
- Business name availability search
- Business name reservation
- Completion and submission of the CAC Business Name application
- CAC government filing/processing fee
- Your Certificate of Registration (soft copy)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- A CAC Status Report confirming your business is active on the public register
Business Name or Limited Liability Company?
| Business Name | Limited Liability Company | |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive cost | β¦35,500 | β¦65,500 |
| Personal liability protection | No | Yes |
| Documents received | Certificate + Status Report + TIN | Certificate + Status Report + Memart + TIN |
| Best for | Individual installers, technicians and small equipment shops | Installers bidding for institutional contracts, larger stock holders, or businesses with partners |
A Business Name gives most installers and safety-equipment suppliers what they need to quote, invoice and deal with suppliers under a proper trading name. If you start bidding for institutional or corporate installations, take on partners, or carry a large inventory of equipment, a Limited Liability Company separates your personal assets from the business and adds a Memorandum and Articles of Association (Memart). You can start with a Business Name and convert later.
Serving All 21 Kebbi LGAs
Pricing, requirements and turnaround do not change by location. We regularly register safety and CCTV businesses in:
- The Zuru area in the south: Zuru, Danko/Wasagu, Fakai and Sakaba
- The rest of the state: Aliero, Arewa, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko/Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Shanga, Suru and Yauri
If your business is in any of Kebbi’s 21 Local Government Areas, you’re covered.
Requirements for CAC Registration in Kebbi State
- Two proposed business names, ranked by preference
- A valid ID: National ID (NIN), international passport or driver’s license
- A passport photograph
- Your business address in Kebbi State, with the LGA named
- A phone number and email address
- A short description of your business, such as “CCTV installation and security systems” or “safety equipment supply and servicing”
- If you choose a Limited Liability Company: names, ID and details of all directors and shareholders
None of this needs advance preparation. Send what you have on WhatsApp whenever it suits you, and we’ll check it against CAC’s requirements.
Step-by-Step: How Little This Actually Takes
- We check your name’s availability on CAC’s public search portal.
- We reserve the name once it’s confirmed.
- We complete the application with your business, owner and Kebbi address details.
- You send your ID and passport photograph over WhatsApp.
- You pay β¦35,500, one payment that covers everything.
- Your Certificate of Registration, TIN and Status Report arrive, usually within 5β7 working days.
Six steps, and only two of them involve you β everything else runs on our end.
π CAC Business Name Registration
π° Cost: β¦35,500 (All-Inclusive) β±οΈ Turnaround Time: 5 β 7 Working Days β What You Get: Official CAC Certificate + Certified Status Report + TIN π Delivery: Soft Copy Sent via WhatsApp (Print Hard Copy Locally)
Peace of Mind Is What You’re Really Selling
A camera or an alarm is only part of what a customer pays for. They are also buying confidence that the cables are neatly run, the cameras are pointed where they should be, the system still works when the power drops, and someone will answer the phone when it doesn’t. You already know how much of this business depends on trust built one installation at a time. A CAC certificate backs that up with something a client can verify. When a school, a bank branch, a company or a landlord asks who they are hiring to guard their property, you can answer with a registered name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CAC registration cost for a CCTV or safety business in Kebbi State? β¦35,500 all-inclusive for a Business Name, the same in all 21 LGAs. A Limited Liability Company is β¦65,500 all-inclusive.
What do I get for the β¦35,500? Your name search and reservation, the completed CAC filing, the government fee, a soft-copy Certificate of Registration, a TIN and a CAC Status Report confirming your business is active.
Is a Business Name enough for a CCTV installation business? For most individual installers, technicians and small equipment suppliers, yes. It gives you a legally recognised trading name, and you can upgrade later as you grow.
I work as a technician without a shop. Can I still register? Yes. You need a business address in Kebbi State with the LGA stated, and that can be your home, a workshop or a store where you keep your equipment.
Can I register installation, equipment sales and maintenance under one name? Yes. A single registration covers your business as a whole, and you can describe your activities broadly enough to include all of them.
Should I choose a Business Name or a Limited Liability Company, and when should I switch? A Business Name suits most people starting out. A company makes more sense when you bid for institutional contracts, take on partners, or hold enough stock that you want your personal assets separated from the business. You can convert later.
Will the certificate help me win contracts and open a bank account? Many schools, offices and institutions ask contractors for proof of registration before awarding installation work, and banks ask for a CAC certificate when you open a business account.
Do I need a licence for security or guard services? If you provide manned guard services as well as equipment, separate licensing can apply. That is separate from CAC registration, so check what applies to the services you offer.
Do data-protection rules apply to CCTV? Cameras that record identifiable people can raise data-protection obligations, including under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. That is separate from CAC registration and worth understanding before you advise clients.
Does CAC registration cover imported cameras and equipment? No. Standards, type approval and customs procedures for imported equipment are separate from CAC registration.
I live far from Birnin Kebbi. Do I need to come in person? No. We register safety and CCTV businesses in all 21 LGAs, and the whole process runs over WhatsApp, so there’s no office visit and the price is the same wherever you are.
What if my first-choice name is taken, and can I convert later? Send a backup name and we’ll check it straight away. Many businesses also start with a Business Name and convert to a Limited Liability Company later, and we can help with that when the time comes.
Ready to put a registered name on your safety business? Send your business name on WhatsApp β
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