The UN has said it would commence implementation of over $4bn UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework in Nigeria in 2018. The UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, Mr Edward Kallon, made this known at the UN Day Celebration in Abuja, noting that the scheme would be from 2018 to 2022. Kallon said the theme of the…
read moreAcknowledgement We appreciate all those who gave of their precious time to participate in the survey that led to this report. Executive Summary One of the major challenges that negates economic development in Nigeria is the lack of reliable data, and of more concern, the inability of our government to engage the people and…
read moreAuthor ~ Kingson Elendu Recently, Nigerians were gripped with fear over Genetically Modified Cassava allegedly planned to be introduced in the country by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in collaboration with ETHZ Laboratories of Zurich Switzerland. This happens while Nigeria’s peers in Africa - such as Kenya which has banned them altogether amid…
read moreAuthor ~ Bekeme Masade-Olowola Oftentimes in our world, there have been business ideas that have been there for the taking, but surprisingly were not recognised until some lone ranger came riding onto the scene and brought the vision to life. In this series, we look at how some indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs have provided sustainable…
read moreABOUT THE C-PET WORKSHOP In September 2015, Access Bank and the CSR-in- Action entered an agreement to develop capacity for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria; to train at least 1000 CSOs by 2016. CSOs have been widely recognised as the essential ‘third’ sector due to the positive influence their operations have on the state…
read moreForemost sustainability advocacy, consulting and training outfit, CSR-in-Action, has bagged the Centre for Management Development’s (CMD) accreditation; a testament to the quality of its wide-ranging sustainability training programmes in the country. CSR-in-Action offers training in business and leadership sustainability. Its College of Sustainable Citizenship (CSC), based in Nigeria, is focused on teaching individuals and corporate…
read moreMatch making The CSR-in-Action portal is the first ‘matchmaking’ portal in West Africa; through which organisations can transparently seek credible partners. Here, you will find first-hand information about Requests for Proposal (RFP) and opportunities for partnership from our database of contacts comprising small businesses, NGOs, CSOs, individuals and corporate organisations. Our process The CSR-in-Action portal…
read moreAuthor ~ Bekeme Masade-Olowola At the time Coca-Cola commenced its campaign to normalise race in the United States of America, the American Civil Rights Movement, a biblical-based movement that had significant social and political consequences for the United States, had just commenced in 1955. The civil rights movement, which carried on through to 1968, was…
read moreIn celebration of its 4th year of existence, Nigeria’s leading branding and public relations firm, Zenera Consulting, recently partnered with CSR-in-Action, to launch the ‘Good Citizen’ Reading Club at Olomu Community Secondary School, Ajah. The Good Citizen is one of CSR-in-Action’s flagship initiatives, focused on developing individual character, unity and ethical nationalism. This launch, happening just…
read moreTwo hundred students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are to undergo six days of coaching with international trainers courtesy of Lufthansa Group and Help Alliance. Lufthansa is bringing its internationally-acclaimed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, ‘Impact Week 2017’, to Nigeria between October 20 and 26. During the programme, the participants will learn to develop…
read moreNigeria has won a re-election into the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva for the 2018 to 2020 term at an election held on Monday at the UN Headquarters in New York. This was revealed by the Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Samson Itegboje, who stated that Ghana and Sierra…
read moreApplication Deadline: October 31, 2017. Paradigm Initiative is now accepting entries for its N1 Million Naira Taiwo Bankole Prize. The Taiwo Bankole Prize honours a viable tech product/idea designed by a Nigerian undergraduate or a group of undergraduates. The Prize encourages creativity and innovation among Nigerian undergraduates with interest in ICT. Entry is open to students of all…
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