Benin City, Edo State. June 12, 2025… As Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for urgent steps to strengthen the country’s democratic culture through inclusive governance, stronger institutions, and a renewed focus on economic justice and public accountability. In a statement issued to commemorate the occasion, the Executive Director […]
…Urges Transparent Repatriation of Recovered Funds to Benefit Nigeria’s Poor Benin City, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 – Anti-corruption watchdog, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has strongly commended the ruling of the United Kingdom’s High Court of Justice ordering the forfeiture of a £1 million luxury property acquired by Mrs. Abigail Katung, the current Lord Mayor […]
Tender Reference: ANEEJ/EU-Act-NAIJA/ICT/2025/01 Project Title: Act Naija – Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection In Nigeria Donor: European Union (EU) and Bread for the World Date: 2th May 2025 Submission Deadline: 16th June 2025 Submission Email: procurement@aneej.org 1. BACKGROUND Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is a leading Nigerian NGO implementing the EU-funded Act Naija project aimed at promoting civic engagement and transparency […]
Benin City, Edo State. June 4, 2025… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for collective action to tackle plastic pollution, while urging governments, corporations, civil society organisations, and individuals alike to critically rethink their relationship with plastic and to take decisive action to address its most harmful forms. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev David Ugolor in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
• 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 […]
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 […]