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The Managing Director of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has been appointed Presidential High-Level Advisory Council member.

Roosevelt Ogbonna, the Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, has been chosen to join the Presidential High-Level Advisory Council on Support to Women and Girls. This appointment was made in recognition of Access Bank's efforts in empowering women through increased access to financing and financial literacy, as well as advocacy and specialised training. Commenting on…

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67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67)

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. The CSW is instrumental in promoting women's rights, documenting the reality of women's lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of…

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Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Advocates for African Solutions Addressing Environmental Challenges

The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has advised African leaders to support and invest in environmental and sustainability solutions with African roots. Mohammed advised at the opening ceremony of the Ninth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) in Niamey, Niger Republic, where she challenged African leaders…

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The Corporate Sustainable Investor Report (CSIR)

The Corporate Sustainable Investor Report is a multi-stakeholder report that offers concise information about companies' environmental, social, and governance practices, which can have both immediate and long-term effects on their financial performance. This report is the first and only of its kind in Nigeria and the wider African region, with particular emphasis on the local…

Feature Articles

The Community Engagement Standards (CES)

The Community Engagement Standards is a world-class framework for businesses and government organisations to guide best practices in community interaction. Supported by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and sponsored by FOSTER, a DFID initiative, the standards promote inclusive growth and host community empowerment. The CES can help organisations create a structured and well-defined process that…

Press Releases

GRI Certification and Other Sustainability Training

Greetings Friend of CSR-in-Action, Are you looking to become certified in Sustainability Practice? The revised Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards represent the most significant update since GRI transitioned from providing guidance to setting standards in 2016. The Universal Standards strengthen the foundations of all reporting through GRI, delivering the highest level of transparency for…

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CSO Professionalism and Effectiveness Therapy (C-PET) Workshop

Our partnership with Access Bank has seen us develop capacity for over 850 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria. The training is free and accessible to all registered non-profits in Nigeria, and when slots are available, Africa. CSR-in-Action has hosted 16 C-PET workshops. Here are some of the testimonials from our participants: "The training was…

Press Releases

CAHR Awards Africa 2023

Dear Human Rights Defenders, The Countdown is on! Get ready for the prestigious Community and Human Rights (CAHR) Awards Africa 2023 award ceremony. The annual CAHR Awards Africa celebrates deserving individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to community development and human rights across Africa. We had winners emerge from other African nations during…

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The Plight of Women in Extractive Communities; an unfiltered low-down

Discrimination against indigenous people in resource-rich communities is a serious issue. These communities rely on non-renewable extractive activities such as mining, forestry, and oil and gas operations for their livelihoods. Discrimination can take many forms, including unequal access to services, hiring discrimination, and a lack of recognition for their land ownership. Recently, discrimination against women…

Advocacy

Gender Equality: How far have we come?

Gender equality refers to providing equal rights, opportunities, and fair treatment to all individuals, regardless of gender. It aims to ensure that all individuals have equal access to opportunities, resources, and protection, regardless of their gender. This includes equal access to education, employment, healthcare, political representation, and legal rights. Gender equality also entails confronting and…

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WEBINAR: THE ROLE OF ICT IN DEEPENING DEMOCRACY AND SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE

ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Role of ICT in Deepening Democracy and Sustainable Governance webinar aims to explore how the country may achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions by leveraging SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The webinar will bring together experts to examine how ICT sector players can contribute to…

Consulting

How Technology Will Influence Nigeria’s Elections in 2023

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The Managing Director of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has been appointed Presidential High-Level Advisory Council member.

67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67)

Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Advocates for African Solutions Addressing Environmental Challenges

The Corporate Sustainable Investor Report (CSIR)