Promotional pressure groups (also called cause groups) are organisations that promote a specific cause or value. Their goal is not for the benefit of their members, but for the general public or a particular section of society.

The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is a religious body. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria are professional associations ​​​​​​while the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) is a promotional pressure group. It advocates for human rights, civil liberties and justice.