Giwa-Osagie & Co

12/10/2024

Meet Osayaba Giwa-Osagie, Senior and Founding Partner of LEX Africa member firm Giwa-Osagie & Co, with over 30 years of expertise in litigation, corporate law, and commercial transactions. Mr. Giwa-Osagie was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986. He has appeared before all superior courts in Nigeria and has represented both local and international clients. In 2020, he was conferred with the rank of- Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) which is the equivalent of a King’s Counsel in England. A trusted adviser in the oil, gas, and mining sectors, Giwa-Osagie has consulted for state governments and major companies. Known for his first-rate connections, Giwa-Osagie is highly regarded as a thoughtful, thorough, and personable attorney with a strong standing in Nigeria.

03/03/2023

There is no doubt that the AfCFTA provides a huge opportunity for Nigeria’s economic prosperity, especially in job creation, poverty reduction, attracting investments, and boosting its trade relationships with other countries. However, two years after it came into full force, Nigeria is yet to maximise the full benefits of the AfCFTA. This setback is not unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic, disagreements over trade protocols, and a lack of political will. Read article here: http://bit.ly/3monIKl

30/09/2022

15/09/2022

Nigeria still offers opportunities for local and foreign investors. Challenges remain but with proper planning and appropriate legal advice, risks can be managed and minimised to ensure a profitable investment.

This Guide to Business aims to give you a better understanding of the business and investment frameworks in Nigeria. https://bit.ly/3RF7Qhb

Osayaba Giwa-Osagie (SAN)

This Guide to Business aims to give you a better understanding of the business and investment frameworks in Nigeria.

13/06/2022

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11/03/2022

The emergence and rapid adoption of technology in trade and commerce has brought to the forefront the need to widen the tax base through digital tax. Various countries including Nigeria are taking a step towards driving compliance with tax laws and implementing forms of digital tax.

Nigeria recently introduced the significant economic presence rule which requires non-resident companies providing forms of digitised or electronic services to pay tax where they have a significant economic presence in Nigeria. Read more here
http://bit.ly/34WCT51

11/03/2022

The ambitious scheme to revolutionise trade on the continent is expected to reduce input costs, transport costs, and delays for African exporters in reaching regional and global markets.

Read more on this here as our Senior Partner Osayaba Giwa-Osagie SAN discussed the need for co-ordination, integration and harmonisation for a successful implementation of the AFCFTA. https://bit.ly/3CeLV9O

08/03/2022

Happy International Women's Day!

"Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength!" - unknown

16/08/2021

Join us as our Executive Associate Ivy Osiobe puts a spotlight on Tax in Nigeria. Register here: https://bit.ly/2VXVit8

20/07/2021

We wish our Muslim clients and friends a blessed Eid. 🙏

07/07/2021

What studies have shown so far is that fintech is fast growing and is here to stay. However, there are some pertinent questions to be considered. This article aims to consider these questions and how Fintech is stimulating financial inclusion. https://bit.ly/2UvWofe

There are challenges, which must be addressed to enable full integration of fintech services into the financial sector and optimise benefits for consumers.