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

The 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

Four 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

Africa’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