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A law firm, Babalakin & Co., is set to drive a discourse on shaping new strategies for African growth through its exclusive Finance Roundtable 1.0.

Its theme is: “Structuring for growth: leveraging Mauritius for cross-border expansion and financing.”

The high-level breakfast event, scheduled for tomorrow, will bring together Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals for a forward-looking conversation on structuring, finance, growth, and global opportunity.

The speaker lineup includes Mabel Okereke, Partner at Babalakin & Co.; Azeez Abiodun, Chief Representative Officer (Nigeria) at Mauritius Commercial Bank; and Kesaven Moothoosamy, Chief Executive Officer of Intercontinental Trust Limited (ITL).

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They will lead a candid conversation and share actionable insights on accessing international finance without losing local focus; designing robust structures for investments and asset management, and creating competitive platforms for Nigerian businesses to grow, expand and compete globally.

Okereke, Practice Group Head, Financial Services and Securities at Babalakin & Co., said: “The Finance Roundtable 1.0 is about bringing international finance to our shores and empowering Nigerian companies to compete on a global stage.

“Mauritius is a trusted international hub, and when used strategically, it can help channel resources back into sectors that matter most for our economy.”

The event, the firm said, promises to be a meeting point for high-net-worth individuals, fund managers, business owners, and thought leaders, to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and shape new strategies for African growth.

“This initiative reflects Babalakin & Co.’s broader vision of law: proactive, practical, and tuned to the realities of business.

“Beyond advocacy, the firm is creating platforms where finance, law, and opportunity meet, helping Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors chart a bigger future,” the firm stated.

It added: “For decades, Babalakin & Co., a renowned commercial full-service law firm, has been a trusted adviser in Nigeria’s commercial legal landscape.

“With the Finance Roundtable 1.0, the firm will help businesses recognise or attract cross-border capital and networks-crucial bridges for global expansion.

“At the heart of the Finance Roundtable is a unique collaboration with ITL, a leading Mauritius-based financial and fiduciary services company licensed by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission, with offices across Africa and Asia.

“By joining forces with ITL, Babalakin & Co. is giving Nigerian investors and companies direct access to priceless practical expertise on international structuring, while keeping the focus firmly on attracting capital into Nigeria and Africa.”

The inaugural edition of the Babalakin & Co Art Exhibition was concluded with a vibrant celebration of emerging talent.

Three young Nigerian artists – Aaron Ajogwu, Glory Innocent, and Abdlquadr Ojelade – were announced as winners, walking away with a cumulative cash prize of N10 million.

With the theme, “Tiwan Tiwan”, the exhibition was held as part of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to spotlight and leverage emerging Nigerian artists across painting, drawing, and sculpture.

Emerging first from a competitive pool of over 250 submissions, Ajogwu, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, clinched the N5 million top prize.

Glory Innocent and Abdlquadr Ojelade followed as second and third-place winners, receiving N2.5 million and N1.5 million respectively.

The Viewer’s Choice Award, worth N1 million, went to Ezichi Nkwocha.

Ajogwu, whose winning works included Nature’s Embrace; Lagos, A City in Motion; The Axe and the Wood, and Rhythm of the Ancestors, said his pieces were inspired by “the beauty of nature and the efforts in labour.”

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He expressed hope that the platform would elevate his career and enable further artistic production.

The event, held in Lagos, drew praise for its originality and vision.

Managing Partner of Babalakin & Co, Wale Akanni (SAN), said the firm’s foray into the arts was a deliberate decision aimed at nation-building beyond the legal sphere.

He said: “For us at Babalakin & Co, the choice of this concept was very, very deliberate. Art is an area where visionaries are at play. 

“We believe that art and law can stay side by side to develop this country and lift us out of the doldrums we are in.”

He further noted that the event would now be an annual fixture, serving as a platform for nurturing creative excellence in the country.

“There is so much that this country can aspire to become. We should all stop thinking negatively about Nigeria.

“We believe in this country. There is hope. And I think this hope is what you can see here today.”

Dunni Segun-Oki, Head of Creative Arts and Sports Law at the firm, stressed the rigorous selection process behind the winners.

From 250 entries, 74 pieces were shortlisted by a panel of four distinguished judges.

“The top four pieces selected are unmistakably Nigerian… They are relatable, thought-provoking, and truly representative of the Nigerian experience.

“The theme of the exhibition, ‘Tiwan Tiwan’ aimed to capture what makes Nigerians unique.

“We asked artists to create pieces that would resonate with every Nigerian, reflecting our society and culture,” she said.

The exhibition not only celebrated artistic innovation but also underscored B & C’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians and fostering dialogue between legal thought and cultural expression.

With the success of its maiden edition, Babalakin & Co’s art exhibition has set a new benchmark in CSR initiatives one where law, creativity, and national identity intersect.