Foreign Direct Investment Advisory

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most promising investment markets, offering significant opportunities across a wide range of sectors. At the same time, its legal, regulatory, and business environment requires careful navigation. Edidiong Akpanuwa & Co. advises foreign investors, multinational corporations, Nigerians in the diaspora, and international law firms on the structuring, execution, and protection of investments in Nigeria.

Our Foreign Direct Investment Advisory practice covers:

1. Market entry and investment structuring — advising on market entry strategies, investment vehicles, holding structures, and jurisdictional considerations for investments into Nigeria.

2. Business establishment — advising on company incorporation, subsidiaries, branch operations where applicable, registrations, licensing, and other legal requirements for commencing business in Nigeria.

3. Regulatory approvals and compliance — obtaining required approvals, licences, registrations, permits, and advising on ongoing regulatory compliance applicable to foreign investors.

4. Legal due diligence — conducting due diligence on target companies, assets, projects, and investment opportunities to identify legal and regulatory risks.

5. Joint ventures and strategic partnerships — structuring joint ventures, strategic alliances, shareholder arrangements, and partnerships between foreign investors and Nigerian counterparties.

6. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments — advising on acquisitions, minority investments, corporate investments, and other strategic transactions involving Nigerian businesses and assets.

7. Capital importation and repatriation — advising on capital importation requirements, foreign exchange considerations, and the lawful repatriation of dividends, profits, and investment proceeds.

8. Diaspora investment advisory — supporting Nigerians abroad in structuring, implementing, and managing investments in Nigeria.

9. Cross-sector investment advisory — advising investors across a broad range of sectors, tailoring legal advice to the regulatory and commercial requirements of each industry.

10. Ongoing investment support and exit — advising investors throughout the investment lifecycle, including expansion, restructuring, divestment, and exit strategies.

Whether supporting foreign investors entering the Nigerian market, multinational businesses expanding their operations, international law firms requiring Nigerian local counsel, or diaspora clients investing from abroad, Edidiong Akpanuwa & Co. provides practical, jurisdiction-specific legal advice to help clients navigate Nigeria’s legal, regulatory, and commercial environment with clarity and confidence.