May 28, 2025

President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency, Accountability in Management of Recovered Assets

ABUJA, NIGERIA – May 27, 2025… President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of recovered assets. President Tinubu made this known at a National Asset recovery summit organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice (FMOJ) in partnership with Anti-corruption Agencies and supported by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice […]

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May 27, 2025

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY BFDW, ANEEJ & NISD ON THE OCCASION OF OFFICIAL KICK-OFF OF THE “ACT NAIJA” – CIVIL SOCIETY ACTION TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL PROTECTION IN NIGERIA

27TH MAY 2025. Gentlemen of the press, Our Esteemed Consortium Leaders, Distinguished Guests.  It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all on behalf of our consortium implementing the “Act Naija-” Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection in Nigeria project to the formal Kick- off meeting. The Kick-Off Conference is a 3-day technical and strategic event being held from […]

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May 24, 2025

ANEEJ Hosts Resilience Training to Empower Ologbo Community Against Human Trafficking

Benin, Edo State — May 23, 2025 — The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has conducted a one-day resilience training for selected beneficiaries in the Ologbo community as part of its ongoing project, “Addressing Human Trafficking Through Empowerment with Income-Generating Skills.” The initiative is supported by the Resilience Fund through the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime […]

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May 23, 2025

Tackling Kidnapping and Cultism in Edo State through Beneficial Ownership Transparency and a Centralized Tenancy Database

Edo State, like many parts of Nigeria, is grappling with the twin scourges of kidnapping and cultism. These criminal enterprises thrive in anonymity—hidden faces behind rented properties, shadowy deals between landlords and tenants, and a general lack of accountability in housing arrangements. It is time for a robust, data-driven intervention that addresses these gaps. One promising solution lies in applying […]

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May 20, 2025

MONEY FOR BAIL, ILLEGAL DETENTION: Activists Lay siege to the Delta Police headquarters, Asaba

• Demand the bail of citizens Jonah and Umukoro, illegally detained by Police• N500,000 bribe returned as commissioner queries affected officers• Rev. Ugolor flags off bail-free campaign By Emma Amaize, Editor, NDV, & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA— THE Executive Director of the African Network for Environmental and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Rev. David Ugolor, led other human rights activists from Delta and Edo […]

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Human Rights 0 5 min read
May 20, 2025

Policy Brief – Spotlight on Nigeria’s Implementation of GFAR Principles

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This research assesses the implementation of key Global Forum on Asset Recovery (GFAR) principles in asset return and management in Nigeria. It examines the policies, processes, and institutional reforms that have shaped Nigeria’s approach to asset return while identifying key successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to provide a […]

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May 17, 2025

ANEEJ Endorses Governor Okpebholo’s Renewed War Against Crime, Kidnapping, and Cultism in Edo State.

… Calls for Strict Adherence to Due Process and Rule of Law Benin City, Nigeria. May 17, 2025 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a leading anti-corruption watchdog and human rights advocacy organization, has expressed strong support for the recent decisive actions taken by the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, in response […]

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May 17, 2025

Police/Law Enforcement and the Political Elites: A Threat to Civil Society Leaders

In recent times, the relationship between law enforcement, political elites, and civil society leaders has come under scrutiny. The recent arrest of Comrades Kola Edokpayi and Omobude Agho, two prominent civil society activists, serves as a stark reminder of how state power can be used by the political establishment to suppress dissent, curtail freedom of expression, and manipulate public opinion. […]

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May 13, 2025

Corruption and the Right to Health: Unpacking Legal Frameworks and Procurement Failures in the Global Health Sector

Corruption in the health sector is not just a governance failure, it is a human rights crisis. When resources meant for hospitals and patients are siphoned off through bribery, procurement fraud, or favouritism, the result is more than just inefficiency. It is the systemic denial of people’s right to access quality healthcare, especially for the poor and marginalised. This issue […]

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May 9, 2025

ANEEJ Secures Commitment with BPP to Advance Procurement Reforms in Nigeria

ABUJA, NIGERIA – May 9, 2025 – In a renewed effort to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in Nigeria’s public procurement process, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) to advance procurement reforms in Nigeria. This renewed partnership was the outcome of a strategic engagement […]

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