DEVELOPING SKILLS,
CAPABILITIES, AND TALENT FOR INDIVIDUALS,
TEAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
About Us
The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) is the professional body for marketers, brand builders, growth leaders, and the organizations that rely on them. We set standards,
certify competence, support career growth, and promote ethical marketing that drives
sustainable business development and national development. As the chartered authority for the marketing profession in Nigeria, our promise is to elevate marketing practice, protect the public interest, and deliver value to every stakeholder in the marketing ecosystem.
Who we are
NIMN is Nigeria’s chartered, member-driven professional body for marketing. We unite
practitioners across industries and career stages: students, emerging professionals, experts,
and corporate teams, around a shared commitment to professional excellence, integrity, and
impact. Our work spans credentialing, capability building, policy advocacy, and a vibrant community that empowers members to do their best work.
Our statutory mandate
In line with our enabling law—Act No. 25 of 2003—NIMN regulates and standardizes marketing practice through professional examinations, certifications, training, retraining, and consultancy.
Membership is compulsory for practitioners who receive or expect remuneration, and
practicing marketing or holding oneself out as a marketer without registration is illegal under Section 202. Our aim is to ensure that members always adopt a professional approach to marketing.
Why it matters
The marketplace is changing rapidly due to developments in technology, shifts in consumer
expectations, and updates in regulations. NIMN supports the continued progress of the
marketing profession to keep pace with these changes.
For professionals
For professionals
We provide a clear pathway to recognized credentials, credible experience, and lifelong learning that keeps you relevant and employable.
For organizations
For organizations
We help build high-performing, compliant marketing teams that deliver measurable growth and protect brand trust.
For government and regulators
For government and regulators
We are a policy partner that supports economic transformation through standards, skills, and ethical practice.
For academia
For academia
We connect education to industry, aligning curricula, research, and internships to real-world needs.
For the public
For the public
We promote responsible marketing that respects consumers, strengthens competition, and creates value for society.
Why it matters
Standards and ethics
We set and uphold the professional Code of Ethics that guides marketers in conduct, compliance, and consumer protection. Our standards are practical, enforceable, and
regularly updated to reflect emerging realities.
Our examinations and certifications assure employers and clients that NIMN-certified professionals meet rigorous, practice-led benchmarks in strategy, insights, creativity, and execution.
Through courses, masterclasses, conferences, clinics, and
mentorship, members build capabilities across core and frontier areas: brand strategy, growth marketing, research and analytics, product marketing, digital performance, B2B/B2C go-to-market, and more.
We partner with organizations to diagnose skills gaps, design
bespoke learning journeys, certify teams, and embed marketing systems that improve ROI and accountability.
We convene experts, publish guidance, and spotlight best-in-
class work to raise the bar for the profession nationwide.