Africa’s independent corporate responsibility and sustainability news and intelligence platform, CSR REPORTERS, has unveiled the methodology and technical framework for the Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking 2026, establishing an evidence-based approach to evaluating corporate social impact and sustainability performance in Nigeria. The framework is designed to strengthen corporate accountability by shifting assessments away from publicity, spending and self-reported claims towards verifiable evidence of organisational activities, measurable outcomes and demonstrable impact. According to the platform, the methodology examines what organisations do, the evidence backing their claims, the results they achieve and whether those results can be independently substantiated. CSR REPORTERS Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Eche Munonye, said the approach addresses...

The Cross River State Government has commenced work on its first Climate Transition Plan, an initiative designed to attract green investment, secure climate financing and generate employment through the sustainable management of natural resources. The development followed a two-day workshop in Calabar, where government officials, development partners and other stakeholders met to establish a framework for incorporating climate action into the state’s economic development plans. Governor Bassey Otu, who chairs the State Council on Climate Change, said the initiative would strengthen environmental protection, improve livelihoods and position Cross River to benefit from emerging opportunities in the green economy. Represented by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Elvert...

The Federal Government has introduced the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, alongside plans to establish a mega tractor...

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of naira to green, agricultural and climate-related...

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for stronger financial commitments, deeper partnerships and sustained investment in people to help Africa accelerate progress...

Blaze by Ecobank, in partnership with Verve, has invited young Nigerians to apply for InnovateX 2026, a nationwide innovation challenge aimed at helping tertiary...