For more than a decade, “net zero” has been the defining phrase of climate ambition. It signals a commitment to balance the greenhouse gases we emit with those we remove from the atmosphere. Governments have set targets, multinationals have published timelines, and investors have backed low-carbon innovations. Net zero is vital, but it is not…
read moreTrust is one of the most valuable assets any organisation can hold in today’s business environment. Stakeholders are no longer satisfied with polished sustainability reports; they want evidence that the information is accurate, complete, and reflective of reality. Without credible verification, even well-intentioned ESG claims can be dismissed as marketing spin. The AA1000 Assurance Standard,…
read moreJohn Obaro: The Titan of Time and Chance How quiet preparation met public need—and changed Nigeria’s financial future. By Dr. ‘Bekeme Olowola In 2015, when the Nigerian government began enforcing the Treasury Single Account (TSA), it was trying to solve a very complex problem: how to centralize the management of public funds in a way…
read moreOn Tuesday, 14 August 2025, our Chief Executive, Dr Bekeme Masade-Olowola, participated as a distinguished panellist at the YAPPI International Youth Day 2025, organised by the Youth in Animation and Post-Production Initiative (YAPPI). The panel explored the theme "AI in Creative Workflows: Redefining Storytelling, Art, and the Rules of Content Creation", sparking a powerful and…
read moreNigeria’s future prosperity will be shaped by the skills of its children today. Yet, beneath the surface of rising school enrolments lies a more urgent and troubling reality: millions of pupils are leaving school without the ability to read fluently, write clearly, or solve basic mathematical problems. This silent crisis in foundational learning is not…
read moreFrom the series: Leadership Lessons in Sustainability by Dr. ‘Bekeme Olowola By all modern standards, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has “made it.” But unlike most power brokers who remain enshrined in the echo chambers of capitalism or politics, Aig (as he’s popularly called) has made it his mission to build a legacy that transcends wealth. His journey…
read moreIn conversations about climate change and sustainability, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or excluded, especially as a young African navigating daily realities that global campaigns often overlook. There is a common perception that sustainability is something expensive, foreign, or reserved for people living in highly developed countries. The truth is that many of these…
read moreIn Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, packaging waste is emerging as one of the most pressing environmental and operational concerns. While the country’s rapid urbanisation and growing middle class continue to drive consumer demand, the corresponding increase in packaging waste—particularly plastics—has outpaced the infrastructure available to manage it responsibly. Without a national material recovery…
read moreAcross Africa, forward-looking organisations are recognising that sustainability is not a separate agenda, it is central to business performance, resilience and trust. At CSR-in-Action, we have partnered with companies navigating this realisation. What we have learned is simple: commitment is not the problem—clarity is. As expectations grow from regulators, investors and communities alike, businesses must…
read moreLast week, our Chief Executive, Dr. Bekeme Masade-Olowola, was featured on the cover of BusinessDay Women’s Hub in a deeply personal interview that captures the very essence of her leadership journey and the values that define CSR-in-Action. In this interview, Dr. Masade-Olowola shares the story behind CSR-in-Action’s founding, the moments that tested her resolve, the…
read moreIn the race for industrialisation, the question is no longer whether Nigeria must grow, but how it grows, and at what cost. Economic expansion is essential for job creation, infrastructure development, and poverty reduction. Yet, when development is pursued without regard for human rights, environmental sustainability, or social equity, progress quickly becomes extractive, exclusionary, and…
read moreIn today's Nigerian business scene, risk is no more an afterthought; it is vital to development. Social tension, regulatory unpredictability, climatic change, and investor scrutiny have all altered the cost of conducting business. As a result, more Nigerian organisations are recognising that impact assessments are more than simply a regulatory need; they are a strategic…
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