Issued 24 January, 2025 The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and its partners, Bread for the World, Germany and the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) will from 1st April 2025 commence the implementation of Act Naija! – Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection in Nigeria project being funded by European Union as part of the […]
Benin City, Nigeria. January 10, 2025… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed the repatriation of $52.88 million traced to the former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison Madueke, through the collaborative efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the United States Government. ANEEJ Executive Director and Co-chair of the UNCAC Coalition, Rev David Ugolor […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. DECEMBER 9, 2024… Anti-corruption Watchdog, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), implementers of the Civil Society Advocacy to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Reforms in Nigeria (CASARN) project, has called on Nigerian youths to take a lead in the fight against corruption, especially as Nigeria grapples with the far-reaching impacts of corruption. Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev […]
BY MATTHEW MEGWAI The Nigerian oil industry, the nation’s economic backbone, is steeped in opacity and inefficiency. From conflicting production and consumption figures to the pervasive menace of illegal oil bunkering, the sector reflects a troubling lack of accountability. If Nigeria is to achieve sustainable growth and unlock the full potential of its vast resources, these issues must be addressed […]
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN. November 23, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called on developing countries to reject the proposed finance deal following the unwillingness by rich countries to increase the fund to tackle climate crisis. By the morning of November 22, 2024, the draft text says – it decides to set a goal in extension of […]
Corruption and the effective utilization of recovered assets remain pressing issues for development in Nigeria. Recognizing the importance of ensuring quality infrastructure funded through asset recovery, including funds such as Abacha 3 and the proposed Alamieyeseigha assets, ANEEJ with support from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks to assess and improve the quality of 3 government-funded road infrastructure projects: […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. NOVEMBER 15, 2024… On the inaugural International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC), the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a prominent advocate against corruption, poverty, and environmental injustice in Africa, calls for renewed global commitment and a comprehensive approach to address the pervasive threat of […]
Advocates for Climate Reparations, Loss and Damage Fund, and Just Energy Transition BENIN CITY, NIGERIA, November 12, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) delegation to the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, being held from November 11 to November 22, 2024, will today arrive Baku, Azerbaijan for the conference. ANEEJ Executive Director, the Rev. David Ugolor, […]
BY MATTHEW MEGWAI On November 6, Donald Trump was confirmed elected as the 47th President of the United States, a development that could have significant repercussions on global climate change efforts. While the election results were expected to take longer to confirm, they were declared within 24 hours, signalling an immediate shift. With Trump’s return to power, the climate movement […]
BY HUSSEIN ADELEYE As the climate crisis continues to bite harder, its impact is starkly felt across communities, ecosystems, and economies. Central to this crisis is our persistent dependence on fossil fuels which not only drives up carbon emissions, accelerating global warming, but also inflicts severe environmental harm in vulnerable regions where extraction is concentrated. For years, scientists, environmental activists, […]