Section 4: Scope and application

Except as otherwise provided in this Act, this Act shall apply to all —(a) matters relating to international affairs as well as African politics and integration;
(b) persons, organisations and institutions relating to international affairs;
(c) matters relating to research, training, and enlightenment of the Nigerian public on issues concerning the country's foreign policy and general developments in world affairs; and
(d) matters relating to the scientific study of international relations, economics and international law and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions.