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CSR-in-Action and Carbon Direct Introduce Comprehensive Carbon Credit Management to Africa

Africa is standing at a critical crossroads in the global response to climate change. With rising industrialisation, rapid urbanisation, and mounting energy demand, the continent faces the dual challenge of driving economic growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing this challenge requires more than ambition—it demands credible science-based solutions and practical implementation. On 25 August…

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Culture Meets Climate: African Traditions That Were Already Sustainable

When the term sustainability comes up, it often feels like something modern—built from new research, global climate conferences, and Western-led campaigns. But for centuries, African societies practised sustainability instinctively. What we now describe with technical frameworks was once woven naturally into the way communities lived, worked, and shared. Across Nigeria and Africa, traditional life reflected…

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CiA, Carbon Direct, Introduces Comprehensive Carbon Credit Management to Africa

CSR-in-Action, a sustainability and ESG consultancy with global multi-stakeholder convening expertise, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Carbon Direct Inc., a leading science-based carbon management firm, to accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon pathway. The new collaboration, under a Memorandum of Understanding, will provide African businesses, investors, and governments with access to advanced carbon…

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Nigeria’s Youth: Unlocking the Continent’s Greatest Asset

Across Nigeria’s cities, villages, and innovation hubs, one truth stands out: the nation’s greatest asset is its young people. With more than 70 percent of Nigerians under the age of 30, this is the largest youth population in Africa and one of the largest anywhere in the world. This demographic advantage could transform the country’s…

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Beyond Net Zero: Why Regeneration Must Be Africa’s Next Big Goal

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…

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Assurance with Integrity: The Power of AA1000 Certification

Trust 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,…

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John Obaro: The Titan of Time and Chance (Lessons in Sustainability)

John 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…

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AI, Creativity and Sustainability: Dr Bekeme’s Insight at YAPPI International Youth Day 2025

On 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…

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NewGlobe and the Drive to Transform Foundational Learning in Nigeria

Nigeria’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…

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The Leadership Blueprint of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

From 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…

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5 Myths About ‘Going Green’ You Need to Unlearn Now

In 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…

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Packaging Waste and Circularity in Nigeria’s FMCG Sector: A Business Imperative

In 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…

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