La Comisión de Promoción de la Inversión Nigeriana fue creada por la Ley de Promoción de la Inversión Nigeriana, capítulo Nº117 de las Leyes de la Federación de Nigeria de 2004, para fomentar, promover y coordinar las inversiones en la economía nigeriana.

El Centro se creó con el fin de movilizar la opinión y los recursos mundiales en favor del desarrollo democrático y de proporcionar un espacio independiente para reflexionar de forma crítica sobre los retos que plantean los procesos de democratización y desarrollo en África Occidental. Asimismo,  pretende ofrecer alternativas y mejores prácticas para el sostenimiento de la democracia y el desarrollo en la región. El CDD trabaja en pro de un África Occidental gobernada democráticamente e integrada económicamente, que promueva la seguridad humana y el desarrollo centrado en las personas. La misión del centro es ser el principal catalizador y facilitador del análisis estratégico y la creación de capacidades para la democracia y el desarrollo sostenibles en la subregión de África Occidental.

La primera actividad que llevó a cabo Centro, fue una mesa redonda organizada en Londres en 1997 sobre el futuro democrático de Nigeria (entonces bajo una dictadura militar). Desde entonces, las actividades del CDD han crecido no sólo en Nigeria, sino en toda la región de África Occidental y en el resto del continente. El Centro continúa centrado en el trabajo de desarrollo de capacidades, el análisis de las políticas y la promoción, y constituye un punto de referencia de investigación sobre la gobernanza democrática, la seguridad humana y el desarrollo centrado en las personas en la región. Continúa siendo una institución fundamental para tender puentes entre los responsables políticos, los activistas de la sociedad civil y los académicos de África Occidental.

Established in 2002, Covenant University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ota (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ogun. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Covenant University (CU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Pentecostal religion. Covenant University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 17 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Nigerian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1962, University of Lagos is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lagos (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Idi-Araba, Yaba. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Lagos (UNILAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 58 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNILAG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1970, University of Benin is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Benin (UNIBEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Nigerian higher education organization a least selective institution. UNIBEN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.