Academic & Commercial Alliances Since 1979
Institutional Partners & Accredited Affiliates
Building robust alliances with distinguished Nigerian universities, polytechnics, continental trade networks and commercial institutions to elevate professional education and cross-border trade readiness.
Institutional Partners & Accredited Affiliates
CICN works with academic, professional and commercial institutions to expand access to quality commerce education, examination coordination, research, skills development and trade readiness.
Foundation & Continental Alliances
Key institutions collaborating with the Institute in academic research, qualification equivalence and cross-border trade facilitation.
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Regulatory liaison supporting enterprise documentation, statutory filings and corporate governance verification.
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Foundation Academic Partner | Official 1979 Launch Venue | Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State
AfCFTA Trade & Commercial Policy Directorate
Continental trade framework supporting rules of origin, tariff training and trade documentation.
ECOWAS Commercial & Enterprise Directorate
Regional economic community alliance supporting cross-border transit, trade barriers and dispute resolution.
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Regulatory liaison supporting enterprise documentation, statutory filings and corporate governance verification.
Accredited Institutions (20 Partners)
Showcasing approved universities, polytechnics, colleges and professional institutions delivering certified commerce curricula and examination coordination.
Showing 20 of 20 Institutions | Search by institution name, state or course
ECOTES University
Fully Accredited | Porto-Novo & Regional Study Campuses
ECOTES University
Porto-Novo & Regional Study Campuses
Status: Fully Accredited
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2021/001
B.Sc. Commerce
Business Administration
PQE Professional Conversion
Valid through: 2028-12-31
CEVSN (Centre for Vocational & Skills Network)
Affiliated Partner | Lagos & Abuja Centres
CEVSN (Centre for Vocational & Skills Network)
Lagos & Abuja Centres
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2022/014
Commercial Practice Diplomas
MCPD Masterclasses
Trade Certifications
Valid through: 2027-08-30
Redeemer's College of Technology and Management
Fully Accredited | Redemption City, Ogun State
Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management
Redemption City, Ogun State
Status: Fully Accredited
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2023/028
ND & HND Business Administration
Commercial Studies
PQE Exemptions
Valid through: 2028-06-30
Tansian University
Fully Accredited | Umunya, Anambra State
Tansian University
Umunya, Anambra State
Status: Fully Accredited
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2021/009
B.Sc. Accounting
Economics & Commerce
Postgraduate Business
Valid through: 2029-01-15
Universidad Azteca
Affiliated Partner | International Partner / Distance Learning Directorate
Universidad Azteca
International Partner / Distance Learning Directorate
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/INT-ACCR/2020/003
Executive MBA Commerce
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Fellow Articulation
Valid through: 2030-12-31
Newton Hills Business School
Recognised Examination Centre | Victoria Island, Lagos
Newton Hills Business School
Victoria Island, Lagos
Status: Recognised Examination Centre
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2023/041
Executive Commercial Leadership
Incoterms & AfCFTA Masterclass
Valid through: 2027-11-20
Heritage Polytechnic
Fully Accredited | Eket, Akwa Ibom State
Heritage Polytechnic
Eket, Akwa Ibom State
Status: Fully Accredited
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2022/019
HND Business Administration
Marketing & Purchasing
Direct PQE Stage 2 Exemption
Valid through: 2028-09-15
Chartered Institute of Warehousing and Materials Safety Management
Affiliated Partner | National Secretariat, Lagos
Chartered Institute of Warehousing and Materials Safety Management
National Secretariat, Lagos
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2021/004
Logistics & Supply Chain Integration
Joint CPD Certifications
Valid through: 2029-05-10
Chartered Institute of Environment Health & Safety
Affiliated Partner | Ikeja, Lagos & Abuja
Chartered Institute of Environment Health & Safety
Ikeja, Lagos & Abuja
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2022/011
Commercial Workplace Safety
ESG Compliance in Commerce
Valid through: 2028-04-18
Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management of Nigeria
Affiliated Partner | Garki, Abuja
Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management of Nigeria
Garki, Abuja
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2023/008
Commercial Personnel Management
Joint Professional Exams
Valid through: 2029-03-30
Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management
Affiliated Partner | Lagos & Port Harcourt
Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management
Lagos & Port Harcourt
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2021/017
Cross-Border Logistics
Customs Documentation Masterclasses
Valid through: 2028-10-12
Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management
Affiliated Partner | Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2022/025
Commercial Client Management
Client Retention Strategies
Valid through: 2027-12-05
Tabitha College of Foreign Languages, Creative Arts & Commerce
Recognised Examination Centre | Ibadan, Oyo State
Tabitha College of Foreign Languages, Creative Arts & Commerce
Ibadan, Oyo State
Status: Recognised Examination Centre
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2023/033
Business French for West African Trade
Commercial Secretarial Studies
Valid through: 2028-07-22
Chartered Institute of Contract, Project and Facility Management
Affiliated Partner | Abuja & Lagos
Chartered Institute of Contract, Project and Facility Management
Abuja & Lagos
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2021/029
Commercial Contract Administration
Procurement Management
Valid through: 2029-06-15
Best Innovation Consulting
Recognised Examination Centre | Enugu & Awka
Best Innovation Consulting
Enugu & Awka
Status: Recognised Examination Centre
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2024/005
SME Commercial Business Mentoring
Enterprise Tax Planning
Valid through: 2027-04-10
Chartered Institute of Project Management
Affiliated Partner | Yaba, Lagos
Chartered Institute of Project Management
Yaba, Lagos
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/MOU/2022/037
Commercial Project Delivery
Agile Business Operations
Valid through: 2028-11-18
African European Vocational & Skills Professional Network
Affiliated Partner | Accra, Ghana & London Directorate
African European Vocational & Skills Professional Network
Accra, Ghana & London Directorate
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/INT-ACCR/2023/007
International Trade Certifications
AfCFTA Trade Credentials
Valid through: 2029-08-25
Escae University
Fully Accredited | Cotonou, Benin Republic
Escae University
Cotonou, Benin Republic
Status: Fully Accredited
Accreditation ID: CICN/INT-ACCR/2020/012
Licence en Sciences Commerciales
Bilingual Commerce Diplomas
Valid through: 2028-12-31
AAVA (African Association of Vocational Academies)
Affiliated Partner | Abidjan & Lagos Secretariat
AAVA (African Association of Vocational Academies)
Abidjan & Lagos Secretariat
Status: Affiliated Partner
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2022/048
Vocational Commercial Certifications
Trade Skills Assessments
Valid through: 2027-09-30
Mojoy Business Academy
Recognised Examination Centre | Surulere, Lagos
Mojoy Business Academy
Surulere, Lagos
Status: Recognised Examination Centre
Accreditation ID: CICN/ACCR/2023/052
Foundation Examination Coaching
Professional Exam Revision Clinics
Valid through: 2028-02-14
How Universities & Polytechnics Become Accredited
The Directorate of Education, Research & Exams conducts comprehensive triennial inspection visits to institutions offering or seeking to offer CICN conversion diploma and degree programmes.
- Curriculum Harmonization: Verification that institutional syllabi match CICN Foundation, Professional I, II and III benchmarks.
- Qualified Faculty & Fellowship Standing: Lecturers delivering commercial subjects must hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and professional standing.
- Physical & Digital Library Facilities: Adequate access to commercial case studies, statutory trade journals and computer-based examination infrastructure.
