Nigeria, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and other developmental agencies are set to develop national work plans to eliminate child labour in the country. Stakeholders, including Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), labour congress and unions in the mining, cocoa and gold supply chain, at a two-day workshop in Abuja, called for synergy…
read moreThe Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), GRI’s independent standard setting body, is pleased to announce a 75-day public comment period for the draft of GRI 306: Waste. Running until 15 July 2019, this public comment invites feedback on the draft Standard from all stakeholders. The Draft Standard The draft Standard includes some important updates to the…
read moreABOUT THE INTERCULTURAL INNOVATION AWARD The Intercultural Innovation Award is a partnership between the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group that selects and supports the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue and work toward a more peaceful and socially inclusive world by building mutual respect among peoples of different cultural and religious identities, rejecting…
read moreIn today’s volatile, complex, and uncertain world, we face global challenges like poverty, hunger, #gender-inequality, #resource-scarcity, #climate-change, #competitiveness, amongst others, that threaten our existence. Hence, there is the need to urgently address these challenges if we are to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous world. Organisations have existed for the sole purpose of making profits and…
read moreFour years after committing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target on Universal Health Coverage, about 90 per cent of the Nigerian population still pays Out-of-Pocket (OPP) to access healthcare services. The Sustainable Development Goal 3:8 targets achievement of universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to…
read moreAfrica’s foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc has proved itself yet again as the leader in sustainable finance with its issue of a 5-year Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured N15bn Green Bond, which is the first ever Climate Bonds Standard certified Green Bond in Africa. The signing ceremony took place at the Access Bank Head Office…
read moreAre you part of a movement for better democratic governance? Do you have an innovative idea to encourage participation in governance? Is it important to you that the government is responsive? Here is some help on what we look for in the startups we chose qualify for our Pre-Incubation Programme. For further enquiries about the GovLab…
read moreDESCRIPTION Did you know that an internship at P&G offers you the chance to test your finance skills and management abilities in real-life situations? This is a unique opportunity to obtain insights into the world of finance in a fast-moving consumer goods company and benefit from: Business topics at the heart of today’s news – Evolving channels (Discounters, E-commerce), competition, and customers' reality…
read moreEngaged citizens, joined by an increasing number of Gen Z teens, are taking to social media and the streets to demand action from governments and businesses to proffer viable solution to pressing social and environmental challenges. Around the world a small but growing number of citizens are rising up to challenge institutions, companies and governments…
read moreOn Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch its Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines. This would be done during a half-day workshop on sustainability reporting organised by the NSE and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) at the Exchange House in Lagos. NSE secured approval of its Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines from the Securities Exchange…
read moreManaging Director of Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group Upstream Company, Ms Olajumoke Ajayi, has urged regional and global stakeholders to invest in the education of women to ensure they are empowered to take on the critical role of nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. “Education takes off limits and shatters all manner of ceilings women may…
read moreUNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.…
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