BY ERHISOHWODE ASSURANCE OVIE The Niger Delta occupies a troubling place in Nigeria’s political economy. For decades, oil and gas extracted from the region have sustained public revenue, foreign-exchange earnings and national development. Yet many of its communities still live with failed roads, unreliable electricity, polluted land and water, and weak public services. This contradiction cannot be explained by the […]
By Innocent Edemhanria Illicit financial flows (IFFs) are not an abstract risk for Nigeria. They are money illegally earned, transferred or used across borders through corruption, tax abuse, trade manipulation, fraud, money laundering and Illegal markets like trafficking in drugs, arms, persons etc, smuggling or cybercrime. Court records show that such flows have occurred, while official estimates indicate a loss large […]
By Innocent Edemhanria The National Economic Council’s (NEC) endorsement of the Revised National Social Protection Policy (NSPP) 2026–2030 marks an important moment in Nigeria’s effort to build a more coherent system of social protection. Announced on 28 August 2026 following NEC’s 160th meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the endorsement calls on all 36 states to align their policies, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA – August 27, 2026… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed and endorses the initiative announced by the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, offering incentives to individuals who provide credible and actionable intelligence leading to the recovery of Nigerian assets stolen and hidden abroad. Speaking at […]
BY INNOCENT EDEMHANRIA Across Nigeria, citizens are eager to see government spending translate into real relief for vulnerable populations, especially as poverty deepens nationwide. According to the World Bank Nigeria Development Update, Nigeria’s poverty rate reached 63% in 2025 and is projected to hit 62% (around 141 million people) in 2026, up sharply from 40% in 2019, driven by high […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – August 6, 2026..The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his timely directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government and discontinue the action in relation to the state government’s […]
Introduction Debates surrounding the introduction of state-level policing in Nigeria have intensified in response to persistent insecurity and growing dissatisfaction with the centralised Nigeria Police Force. Supporters argue that decentralising policing would improve responsiveness to local security challenges, while opponents warn that state police could become instruments of political repression in the hands of governors. Much of this debate, however, […]
Theme: “Trapped Behind the Scam” Every year on 30 July, the global community marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking, promote the protection of victims, and strengthen collective action to prevent and combat trafficking in persons. The 2026 global theme, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” draws attention to the growing exploitation of victims through online scams […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. July 20, 2026 — The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed the renewed commitment by the Governments of Nigeria and the United Kingdom to deepen bilateral cooperation on security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, fraud prevention and the fight against illicit finance, as reaffirmed during the Fourth United Kingdom–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue. […]
“Development is not measured only by the infrastructure we build, but by the people we empower and the vulnerable we protect.” Nigeria is at a defining moment in the evolution of its social protection system. As economic realities continue to place immense pressure on households, governments at all levels are being challenged to develop stronger systems that protect the poor, […]