BlackCrest

BlackCrest BlackCrest is a boutique legal-as-a-service provider operating within the African market.

We specialize in providing both bespoke and turn-key solutions to startups and technology companies across all stages of their life cycle: from ideation to company

Meet Joy Okako, Associate at BlackCrest, who will be hosting our upcoming Webinar, Beyond the Founder: Building the Gove...
27/08/2026

Meet Joy Okako, Associate at BlackCrest, who will be hosting our upcoming Webinar, Beyond the Founder: Building the Governance Structure Your Startup Needs to Launch, Operate & Scale.

With experience advising startups and scaling businesses on legal, regulatory and commercial matters, Joy brings a practical perspective to the conversation around building businesses with the right structures for sustainable growth.

Join us on Friday, 28 August at 12 P.M. (WAT).

Register via the link in Bio

Meet ETIDO DAVID, Senior Associate in the Corporate Advisory practice at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, who will be joining us...
27/08/2026

Meet ETIDO DAVID, Senior Associate in the Corporate Advisory practice at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, who will be joining us as the speaker for our upcoming webinar, Beyond the Founder: Building the Governance Structure Your Startup Needs to Launch, Operate & Scale.

With nearly a decade of experience advising on major corporate transactions across Nigeria and Africa, he brings a wealth of experience to the conversation on governance, growth, and building businesses that are structured to scale.

Join us on Friday, 28 August at 12 P.M. (WAT).

Register via the link in Bio

What does it take to build a startup that can grow beyond its founder?The answer goes beyond a great idea. The right gov...
27/08/2026

What does it take to build a startup that can grow beyond its founder?

The answer goes beyond a great idea. The right governance structure can provide the foundation a startup needs to operate effectively, navigate growth and scale sustainably.

Tomorrow, we’ll be hosting our monthly webinar, Beyond the Founder: Building the Governance Structure Your Startup Needs to Launch, Operate & Scale, where we’ll explore the structures that can help founders build for long-term growth.

Join us LIVE this Friday, 28 August at 12:00 PM (WAT).

Register via the link in Bio

Building a startup is more than having a great idea. As a business grows, having the right governance structure in place...
27/08/2026

Building a startup is more than having a great idea. As a business grows, having the right governance structure in place can make all the difference.

But what does that structure actually look like, and when should founders start putting it in place?

That’s what we’ll be exploring in this month’s Webinar. Beyond the Founder: Building the Governance Structure Your Startup Needs to Launch, Operate & Scale.

Etido David will be joining us for a practical conversation on the governance foundations that can help startups build with greater clarity and prepare for the next stage of growth.

Join us on Friday, the 28th at 12 P.M. (WAT).

Set a reminder. Click on the link in Bio

Don't be told. Join us LIVE.

We have the answer for this week's Trivia!The answer is B. 👏😀Customer acquisition cost measures the average amount a sta...
26/08/2026

We have the answer for this week's Trivia!

The answer is B. 👏😀

Customer acquisition cost measures the average amount a startup spends to acquire one new customer, including costs such as marketing and sales expenses.

Do well to follow us to learn more about startup related concepts.

We are rooting for you.🥂
The BlackCrest Team.

24/08/2026

Investors want to know that someone believed in your idea before they did.

At the MAC 4.0, one of our panelists shared why friends and family backing can be an important part of the fundraising process.

That first investment can help open the door to the next one.

We are rooting for you.🥂
The BlackCrest Team

21/08/2026

The best founders don't build in isolation.
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‎At the MAC 4.0, one of our panelists shared why communities matter. They give you access to the right people, the right conversations and opportunities that can shape your next move.
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‎Growth is rarely a solo effort. Sometimes, the room you're in changes everything.
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‎We are rooting for you.
‎The BlackCrest Team
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Hey, Startup Founders!We've curated some opportunities for you to take advantage of this month and the next. They includ...
21/08/2026

Hey, Startup Founders!

We've curated some opportunities for you to take advantage of this month and the next.

They include:

- Accelerator and funding rounds.
- Incubation programs.
- Startup training.
-Startup investment opportunities.

Don’t miss these opportunities.

The links can be accessed via each underlined list.

We are still the most startup-friendly law firm in Africa, so follow us for more updates like this.

We are rooting for you. ✨
The BlackCrest Team




We’re pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Osita James, will be speaking at official_gonorth Positioning Yours...
20/08/2026

We’re pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Osita James, will be speaking at official_gonorth Positioning Yourself for a Global Career Summit this Saturday, 22 August 2026.

He will be speaking on “Architecting an Executive Profile for Global Leadership,” sharing insights on strategically building an executive profile for global opportunities and leadership.

Nigeria’s virtual asset tax landscape is changing. 🇳🇬📊The NRS Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets introduce new...
20/08/2026

Nigeria’s virtual asset tax landscape is changing. 🇳🇬📊
The NRS Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets introduce new tax and compliance requirements for participants in Nigeria’s digital asset ecosystem.

From token-to-fiat conversions and crypto-related income to obligations for VASPs and P2P operators, understanding these changes is essential for staying compliant.

What do the new rules mean for you or your business?
Here are the key provisions, obligations, and penalties you need to know.

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