Corresponding Author's : ALAWIYE MOSHOOD OLAKUNLE

Co-Author's : Anu Keshiro TORIOLA

Abstract :

This study assessed the productivity effect of Chinese foreign direct investments in Nigeria’s free trade zones. Specifically, the study analyzed the effect of Chinese direct investment in Nigeria on productivity; determined the effect of Chinese exports to Nigeria on productivity; and investigated the effect of Chinese imports from Nigeria on productivity. This study utilized secondary data sources gathered from. The qualitative analysis used in the study is based on the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression. The result shows that Chinese FDI and imports do not show significant effects while Chinese exports to Nigeria exerts a positive and significant impact on development. The study submitted that Chinese FDIs in Nigeria's FTZs have not translated into tangible productivity. The study recommends the need to enhance and enforce regulations to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with environmental and labour standards within Nigerian Free Trade Zones (FTZs).

Keywords :

Chinese, Nigeria, Productivity, FDI, Free Trade Zones

Article Details

Unique Paper ID: 1093

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 3 , ISSUE 4

Page(s): 41- 51

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