How Special Economic Zones Are Driving Industrialisation and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have attracted over $66 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and ₦620 billion in local investment, creating more than 35,000 jobs as at 2023, a powerful indicator that SEZs are doing more than just shifting policy. They’re transforming the economy in real terms. Not long ago, there were locations in […]
The Free Zone Guide: Key Points To Know About Free Zones
In the interconnected global economy, businesses are constantly seeking strategic advantages to enhance their competitiveness. One of such effective assets is a Free Zone (FZ), also known as a Free Trade Zone (FTZs), Special Economic Zone (SEZ), or Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in some regions. According to fDi Intelligence, the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) now […]
From Abeokuta to Providing Security at IPRFZ: Morenike’s Story
Barely two years since the commencement of the construction of Industrial Platform Remo Free Zone (IPRFZ) in Sagamu, Ogun State, it would appear that some of IPRFZ’s key objectives, including job creation, skill acquisition, youth empowerment, and community development, are already taking shape. In this brief conversation with Morenike Ajibade, a young female indigene from […]