List of free economic zones

In special economic zones[1][2] business and trades laws differ from the rest of the country.

Earlier in history, some free ports like enjoyed political autonomy.

Although the enabling act came into effect in 1992, the pioneer Free Zone (the Calabar Free Trade Zone) was not fully completed until 1999, and commenced operation after official commissioning in November 2001.

Since then, the Free Zones Scheme has been used as a vehicle for industrial and commercial development of the country.

When all the free zones are fully operational, Nigeria is projected to play a large role in expanding export-driven manufacturing activities in Africa.

Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone , also known as the Silicon Valley of the East
Port of Tanjung Pelepas , the 15th busiest container port in the world