Section 4: Functions of the Commission

The Commission shall encourage, promote and co-ordinate investment in the Nigerian economy and accordingly, shall-(a) be the agency of the Federal Government to co-ordinate and monitor all investment promotion activities to which this Act applies;
(b) initiate and support measures which shall enhance the investment climate in Nigeria for both Nigerian and non-Nigerian investors;
(c) promote investments in and outside Nigeria through effective promotional means;.
(d) collect, collate, analyse and disseminate information about investment opportunities and sources of investment capital, and advise on request, the availability, choice or suitability of partners in joint-venture projects;
(e) register and keep records of all enterprises to which this Act applies;
(f) identify specific projects and invite interested investor for participation in those projects;
(g) minate, organize and participate in promotional activities,such as, exhibitions,conferences and seminars for the stimulation of investments;
(h) maintain liaison between investors and Ministries, Government departments and agencies, institutional lenders and other authorities concerned with investments;
(i) provide and disseminate up-to-date information on incentives available to investors;
(j) assist incoming and existing investors by providing support services;
(k) evaluate the impact of the Commission in investments in Nigeria and make appropriate recommendations;
(l) advise the Federal Government on policy matters, including fiscal measures designed to promote the industrialisation of Nigeria or the general development of the economy;
(m) perform such other functions as are supplementary or incidental to the attainment of the objectives of this Act.