PROJECT BACKGROUND Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in Nigeria since 1999 with a vision to create a safe space for peace and development action, and a mission to facilitate community and human development, foster good governance and create inclusive and diverse networks and collaborations in the Niger Delta and beyond. The […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA… September 27, 2021… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for sweeping reforms and policy changes in the World Bank following the discontinuation of publication of the Ease of Doing Business report occasioned by the damning panel report set up by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to review the internal circumstances […]
Message from the Executive Director The spread of COVID-19 early 2020 disrupted the economy of nations around the world and led to a paradigm shift in the operations of institutions, government and individuals. The pandemic coupled with EndSars protests and security challenges in Nigeria as manifested in banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen/farmer clashes and Boko Haram insurgency, opened new opportunities and approach […]
BENIN-CITY, NIGERIA. August 18, 2021… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed the signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill into law by President Muhammadu Buhari saying it is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s quest for a better managed Oil and Gas industry and urged government to begin now to use proceeds from oil and gas to […]
Background In Nigeria, poverty is ubiquitous and has become a major development problem. The World Poverty Clock Report published 2018 shows that Nigeria has overtaken India as the country with the most extreme poor people in the world. The poverty ratio has been exacerbated by the impact of climate change due to increasing vulnerability and risks posed to the population. […]
Introduction The National Social Investment Programme (N-SIP) is the flagship of the current administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari. N-SIP coincides with Mr. President’s desire to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within the next 10 years. By its adoption in the sub-national level, N-SIP is beginning to occupy a space in inter-governmental programme formulation and implementation. However, the […]
Abstract This research is a contribution to the debate and concerns about the issue of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), which has to do with developmental economics, not only in Nigeria, but Africa and the developing world. This paper, having reviewed various literatures, has come to the conclusion that Nigeria’s development and effort at reducing poverty has been hindered by IFFs, […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. July 8, 2021…. The Founder and Executive Director of Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), the Rev David Ugolor has been elected into the board of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Coalition, representing Sub-Saharan Africa Regional seat. Managing Director of UNCAC Coalition in Vienna, Austria, Mr. Mathias Huter in a congratulatory message to […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA. July 7, 2021… The Federal Government has set up a Multistakeholder task force on Aid and Development Effectiveness to be headed by two co-chairs, Mrs. Elizabeth Akpana Egharevba, Director, International Cooperation representing the Federal Government and Rev David Ugolor, Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) who is co-chair representing Non-State Actors. The Honourable Minister […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. July 5, 2021…. Frontline campaigner for the Passage of Petroleum Industry Bill and Executive Director,Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, Rev David Ugolor has lauded both chambers of the National Assembly for the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, calling for the reduction of 30 percent oil exploration to 10% and retention of House of Reps’ […]