The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introduced in 1973 as a post-civil war unity project, has long stood as a rite of passage for Nigerian graduates. But for many young Nigerians today, it feels more like a procedural obligation than a platform for purpose. However, in an era defined by climate urgency, rising inequality, and…
read moreCSR-in-Action was honoured to be in attendance at the recent launch of Chipped Off, a moving and socially conscious novel written by Igazeuma Okoroba, a sustainability leader, sociologist, and advocate for child welfare. Held in Lagos, the event was more than a literary celebration; it was a clarion call for collective responsibility, compassion, and real…
read moreIn today’s hyperconnected world, digital infrastructure has become the lifeline of national development. Just as roads and power once defined industrial growth, so now do data platforms, software systems, and digital frameworks define the knowledge economy. For a country like Nigeria, the implications are profound. Digital infrastructure is no longer a luxury. It is a…
read more“Climate change.” You have probably seen the phrase scrolling through your feed, heard it during school discussions, or caught it in a news headline. But let us be clear: this is not just a global conversation between presidents, scientists, or billionaires. It is a Nigerian issue. And whether you live in Kano, Lagos, or Enugu,…
read moreIn Nigeria’s thriving fashion landscape, where creativity meets commerce, a quiet crisis is unfolding. The very trends that define style and self-expression are generating an environmental and social cost we can no longer afford to ignore. Fast fashion, the rapid production of low-cost clothing to meet ever-changing consumer demand, has evolved from trend to trouble.…
read moreThere was a time when Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nigeria was viewed as an afterthought—an optional nod to philanthropy or a tick-box on a compliance list. Today, the narrative has shifted. CSR is no longer about image-building; it has become a strategic necessity, a force that is directly shaping business outcomes and transforming the…
read moreOn Tuesday, 22 October 2024, the 6th edition of the Community and Human Rights (CAHR) Africa Awards took centre stage at the Ford Foundation office in Ikoyi, Lagos, bringing together a powerful network of advocates, corporate leaders, community organisers, and policy influencers from across the continent. More than an awards ceremony, the event served as…
read moreThere is a reason Nigerians are asking, “Why is it so hot these days?” The answer lies not only in the global climate crisis but in the way we are building and expanding our cities. Urbanisation, once viewed purely as a marker of progress, has become a double-edged sword. In Nigeria, it is increasingly contributing…
read moreThe Nigerian government has made its stance clear: IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability reporting is no longer optional. With the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) aligning Nigeria’s corporate reporting landscape with global expectations, companies are now required to adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework as the new baseline for sustainability disclosures. This is not…
read moreLet’s be honest, the word sustainability is everywhere. It’s on corporate flyers, Social media bios, and school projects. But ask the average Nigerian youth what it means, and the answer is usually, "Isn’t it about saving the planet?" Well, yes, and no. Sustainability isn’t just about hugging trees or banning plastic bags. It’s a real-life…
read moreImagine a set of weighing scales; the kind that symbolises justice around the world. One side is burdened with gold, cement, oil barrels, and progress reports. The other holds people’s voices, displaced villages, polluted rivers, and forgotten dreams. The scales are tilted; not because justice is broken, but because the weight of profit has long…
read moreImagine standing by the banks of the once-vibrant Ogun River, its waters now littered with waste and coated in oil residue. The birds that once danced across its surface have retreated. The fishermen no longer rise at dawn, nets in hand. What used to be a community’s lifeline has become a cautionary tale. This is…
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