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Best Business Centers in Calabar

Pat Affiliate has the highest raw score at 5.0 stars, but that rests on 3 reviews. Starthub is first among 17 business centres in Calabar, Cross River State, with 4.7 stars from 59 reviews. Calabar International Convention Center follows on 4.4 stars from 36 reviews, while Calabar Free Trade Zone has 4.1 stars from 231 reviews. Cultural Centre has the largest review count of the five, with 271 reviews and a 3.8-star rating.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 17 business centers in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked
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Reviews analyzed
681

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Photos verified
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17 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    Photo of Starthub — Business Developers | Tech Hub | Workspaces

    Starthub — Business Developers | Tech Hub | Workspaces

    65.6/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars59 reviews

    19 Yellow Duke, By Ekpo Abasi St, Calabar South, Calabar 540252, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency12
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Enaho M. ★★★★★ : I previously gave this business a 5-star rating some years ago. However, after my recent experience, I feel it is disingenuous not to update my rating. I take online reviews very seriously as they help inform my better judgment about a business. Unfortunately, I have to say that this is one of the worst businesses I have worked with in the last two years. They took my full payment, delivered a half-baked job after months of me following up, never reached out once to apologize, and still have some of my work yet to be completed. Don't take this review with lightly.
    • Sirchusico A. ★★★★★ : Initially, I was skeptical about giving out my money again having been scammed trying to incorporate an NGO. But Starthub approved me wrong. An online Company registration platform that's guided by professionalism, accountability and transparency. The whole journey was very exciting and rewarding with regular updates. Thank you so much for making my dream a reality.
  • 2
    Photo of Calabar Free Trade Zone

    Calabar Free Trade Zone

    62.7/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars231 reviews

    Calabar free trade zone, Ikot Mbo Rubber Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    A government-established industrial zone with interconnected roads and security, but criticized for Chinese management treating workers poorly.

    • industrial area
    • security
    • interconnected roads
    • poor worker treatment
    • government initiative
    • corruption
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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume79
    • Review recency15
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment59
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Anthony N. ★★★★★ : A very nice place established by the government to create jobs for the people and help in our quest for economic emancipation but unfortunately bad governance and corruption have left it ineffective.
    • Joel B. ★★★★★ : This place has really helped a lot of young guys, the bad here is that the leaders (china) take their workers as a slave based on how they treat the workers here
  • 3
    Photo of Calabar International Convention Center

    Calabar International Convention Center

    60.0/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars36 reviews

    28R8+W2R, Esuk Otu 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume52
    • Review recency50
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Donald E. ★★★★★ : A very convenient and comfortable place to host your event in Nigeria
    • Victor E. ★★★★★ : A beautiful place to host a grand national event
  • 4
    Photo of Pat Affiliate

    Pat Affiliate

    56.8/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    53 Ephraim St, Calabar 540261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers a 72IG course that helps users make money.

    • business courses
    • mentorship
    • 72ig course
    • recommended
    • money making
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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency8
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment80
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel U. ★★★★★ : Happy women's day to you... Can i have the list if business courses you offer?
    • Prince B. ★★★★★ : Nice doing business with you... I'll surely recommend you to any of my friend that need the course
  • 5
    Photo of Cultural Centre

    Cultural Centre

    56.3/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars272 reviews

    Calabar Cultural Centre, Bogoberi, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume81
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Isaac F. ★★★★★ : Beautiful experience and great view.
    • Perpetual N. ★★★★★ : I actually didn't go for an event, I just went to try out one of their local dish- the afang soup. I had a wonderful experience. It's quite a lovely place with a nice view and not so noisy environment. I saw vendors, both local and international, trying to advertise their goods. I took a glance at the theatre and also listened to people conversing in the Efik language.
  • 6
    Photo of Activecode Business Hub

    Activecode Business Hub

    55.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    86 Old Odukpani Road, Ikot Ansa, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    • investment company
    • high returns
    • low risk
    • high liquidity
    • long-term viability
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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment55
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Edward_ R. ★★★★★ : A good investment company , consistent provide of high returns relation to a low amount of risk and high liquidity, but in the end, the best , Long-term Viability
  • 8
    Photo of CBN Entrepreneurship Development Centre

    CBN Entrepreneurship Development Centre

    51.1/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    X89Q+H9R, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Promise A. ★★★★★ : It was good, good customer/bank relationship
    • DENIS I. ★★★★★ : Good place to start your entrepreneurship journey, but now shut down. But you can still speak to people at MEDA.
  • 9
    Photo of Cali Tech ICT Hub

    Cali Tech ICT Hub

    50.2/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    38 MCC Rd, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers multimedia training services.

    • training
    • multimedia
    • good service
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    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment62
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Unyime S. ★★★★★ : I had an amazing time getting trained on Multi Media
  • 11

    The'lpim Business Centre

    47.2/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    110 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540212, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Fidelis A. ★★★★★ : Good business center quality services Photography Typesetting Laminating Graphic design Spiral binding Etc
    • EHIS F. ★★★★★ : Do ur computer works with ease
  • 12
    Photo of The Lifthub

    The Lifthub

    45.7/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars31 reviews

    6A, Housing Estate Road (Beside Hennyplan winery), opposite First Bank Off Marian Road, 41 IBB Way, beside Vehicel Licensing Office, Akim Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume50
    • Review recency9
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Andrew U. ★★★★★ : I checked this address but it appears this business is no longer functional.
    • ngang A. ★★★★★ : Power supply for 7hours of operation and as well as rest rooms. A nice place to hold meetings that doesn't require a large crowd.
  • 13
    Photo of Xerox Business Centre Calabar

    Xerox Business Centre Calabar

    44.4/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    28MCC RD,SHOPRITE PLAZA, CALABAR TRANSCORP METRO. HOTEL, 10, MURITALA MUHAMMED HIGHWAY, Old Town, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    • refused service
    • typing service
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    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment45
    • Verification0

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  • 14
    Photo of Glo World

    Glo World

    43.1/ 100
    3.63.6 out of 5 stars13 reviews

    X8XW+Q56, Marian Rd, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers SIM card services and wireless internet devices.

    • fast network
    • great staff
    • slow customer response
    • neat environment
    • good customer service
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    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating55
    • Review volume38
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment62
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Eno G. ★★★★★ : A very slow customer response Abeg make una try dey attend to u a customer's on time
    • salvation E. ★★★★★ : It's one of the fastest network in Nigeria
  • 15

    Business Centre

    40.6/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    2889+VWF Sharon mall, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency42
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Elijah T. ★★★★★ : It was nice, a lot of business are there
  • 17
    Photo of SI business hub

    SI business hub

    12.2/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    Myne venue, Calabar South, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #17? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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What the data shows for business centers in Calabar

Counted from every business centers ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked
17
With 5+ reviews
9
Rated 4.5 or higher
6
Median reviews
7
Phone listed
14 of 17
Opening hours listed
14 of 17

9 of the 17 business centers ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 681 reviews.

Of the 17, 6 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 3 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median business centers here has 7 reviews.

Cultural Centre has the most, 272 at 3.8, followed by Calabar Free Trade Zone (231) and Starthub — Business Developers | Tech Hub | Workspaces (59).

14 list a phone number, 4 a website and 14 opening hours; 12 have a photo on file.

Across the 34 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes business centers, the median city lists 17; Calabar has 17, the same as the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from January 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which business centre is first in Calabar?

Starthub is first among the 17 ranked business centres in Calabar. It has a 4.7-star rating from 59 Google reviews. Pat Affiliate has a higher raw score of 5.0, though that mark comes from only 3 reviews.

Which Calabar business centre has the most Google reviews?

Cultural Centre has 271 reviews, the largest review count of the five, and a rating of 3.8 stars. Calabar Free Trade Zone is close on volume with 231 reviews and a 4.1-star rating.

How should I read Pat Affiliate's 5.0-star rating?

Pat Affiliate's 5.0-star rating comes from exactly 3 reviews. That is a small base, so the score carries less review evidence than Starthub's 59 reviews or Calabar Free Trade Zone's 231 reviews.

How many business centres are ranked in Calabar?

There are 17 ranked business centres in Calabar, Cross River State. Starthub is first with 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, followed by Calabar Free Trade Zone with 4.1 stars from 231 reviews.

How do Starthub and Calabar International Convention Center compare?

Starthub has 4.7 stars from 59 reviews. Calabar International Convention Center has 4.4 stars from 36 reviews. Starthub has both the higher rating and the larger review count of the two.

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