PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

45682

Company Name

LAGOS FREE ZONE COMPANY

Date SPI Disclosed

Nov 21, 2023

Country

Nigeria

Region

Africa

Projected Board Date

Feb 1, 2024

Environmental Category

A - Significant

Status

Active

Last Updated Date

Mar 21, 2025

Department

Regional Industry - MAS Africa

Industry

other

Previous Events

Approved : Dec 4, 2024
Signed : Feb 7, 2025
Invested : Mar 18, 2025

Sector

other

Additional Project Attributes

Public-Private Partnerships

Project Description

  The proposed Project consists of a financing package made up of (i) an equity commitment of up to US$ 50 million and (ii) a corporate finance loan of up to US$100 million in favour of Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC or the Company) which is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) covering an area of 842hectares in Lagos, Nigeria.  

Associated Advisory Engagement

   IFC does not envision providing any advisory services to LFZC in the future.                                                                                              

Sponsor / Cost / Location

Development Impact

E&S Category Rationale / Risks and Mitigation