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The Future of Nigeria's Cooperatives is Here.
Backed by the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security, the National Cooperative Smart Registry brings registration, member identity and governance for every cooperative onto one national platform.
Launching at 10:00 WAT
Be the first to know when registration opens.
What's launching
Everything you need to start and manage a cooperative
Five core services take a cooperative from name search to a verifiable national certificate, all trackable from one reference number.
- 01
Register or Revalidate a Cooperative
Starting a brand-new cooperative, or picking up an existing state record? Choose your journey and NCSR takes it from there.
Available at launch
- 02
Reserve a Cooperative Name
Search the national database and reserve a cooperative name before you begin your registration.
Available at launch
- 03
Track an Application
Follow the progress of a registration in real time using your application reference number.
Available at launch
- 04
Verify a Certificate
Confirm the authenticity of any NCSR-issued certificate instantly using its unique certificate number.
Available at launch
- 05
Find a Cooperative
Search the national registry to view public profile information for any registered cooperative.
Available at launch
How it works
From application to certificate
Most applications are reviewed within 5 working days. Your certificate and CVN are issued as soon as you're approved.
- 1Apply online
- 2Reviewed by registrar
- 3Identity verified
- 4Certificate issued
Get ready for launch day
Prepare now, register on day one
Registration opens the moment NCSR goes live. Here's what your cooperative will need.
Get notified at launchAt least 10 members
Any group of at least 10 Nigerians with a common economic purpose can apply to register a cooperative society.
Your admin's NIN
The primary applicant (the cooperative admin) needs a valid NIN to complete identity verification on the platform.
A name to reserve
Shortlist a few names. An available name can be held for 90 days for a ₦5,000 reservation fee.
Your existing state record
Already registered with your state? You'll be able to revalidate that record on NCSR instead of starting from scratch.
Delivered under joint federal oversight
Built in partnership with Nigeria's institutions
Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food SecurityGovernment of Nigeria
Cooperative Federation of NigeriaApex Regulatory Body
SeamfixTechnology Partner