Author Archives: Chris Ndibe

Speaks  Dear Stakeholders, Open Letter to Free Zones Stakeholders on Advancing Free Zones in Nigeria. As we strive to harness the full potential of Free Zones in Nigeria, this year 2025, it is crucial to reflect on the significant role that training plays in the growth, sustainability, and success of this transformative economic scheme. As […]

Speaks Free Trade Zones Association Vs Operational Challenges: A Strategic Approach to Problem–Solving in Free Trade Zones Very often I wonder where the problem of Free Zone in Nigeria is coming from so as to proffer suggestions. Is it the Ministry? Is it the regulatory Authorities? Is it the investors themselves?This is always difficult to […]

Permit me to start this feature by saying, certainly, that the growth and success of any free trade zone (FTZ) lies in the cooperation and understanding of the customs of the host country. I write as a trainer and guide; I will try to make the abstract concrete and provide useful suggestions. In my personal […]

I write this paper after hearing what is currently going on within the Nigeria Free Zone ecosystem, where FIRS and CUSTOMS are now signing MOU with NEPZA for the collection of VAT and Duties in the Nigeria FTZs. The question that now arises is “Where did we get it wrong? What is happening with Nigeria […]