The Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) has released the 2016 governance statistics for African countries. A high-point of this year’s survey is the celebration of the 10th year anniversary of the IIAG and the humanitarian contribution of its leader, Dr. Mo Ibrahim in supporting economic growth in Africa. The organization provides tools to support progress in leadership and […]
Media Update Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, Invites ANEEJ Sequel to the Anti-Corruption Summit held in May 2016 and organised by former British PM, David Cameron, together with follow-up anti-corruption activities embarked upon by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, has invited ANEEJ to be part of a […]
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Public Eye (formerly Berne Declaration) Press Release Zurich/Lausanne/Accra, October 4, 2016 Dirty Diesel: Toxic Air from Africa Returns to Switzerland Today, the “Irenes Rainbow” left the Port of Accra and set course for Antwerp. On board is a container labelled “Return to Sender” which Public Eye and its African partner organizations plan to deliver to the door of the trading […]
27th September, 2016 Press Release Benin City, Nigeria…The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice ANEEJ has backed the proposed plan by the National Assembly, to probe an alleged heist of crude and gas totaling over $17billion from 2011-2014, and urged that the panel should comprise Nigerians of integrity. This statement by the ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev David Ugolor, was […]
Press Release 23rd September, 2016 Benin City, Nigeria…The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has welcomed the ruling of Justice John Bates of the UD District Court dismissing the claim of one Nigerian lawyer in the US, Godson Nnaka, seeking a lien of $320million as legal fees for alleged involvement in the repatriation of $500million Abacha loot trapped […]
Fuel ‘too dirty’ for Europe sold to Africa http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37373414 Companies dump dirty fuel in West Africa, report says http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/15/the-associated-press-companies-dump-dirty-fuel-in-west-africa-report-says.html Swiss firms selling dirty fuel to Nigeria – Group http://punchng.com/swiss-firms-selling-dirty-fuel-nigeria-group/ Group accuses Swiss firms of shipping dirty fuel to Nigeria http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/09/16/group-accuses-swiss-firms-of-shipping-dirty-fuel-to-nigeria/ Swiss firms dump dirty fuel in Nigeria –Report http://sunnewsonline.com/swiss-firms-dump-dirty-fuel-in-nigeria-report-2/ NGO accuses Vitol, Trafigura of importing dirty fuel NGO accuses Vitol, […]
Distinguished Gentlemen and Ladies of the Press, I am happy to welcome you to this world press conference wherein we first of all seek to join our voices with that of Public Eye, Switzerland, and other partners the world over to draw the attention of the Federal Government of Nigeria to dangers posed to the health of citizens of the […]
September 15, 2016 Bern Zurich…”Dirty Diesel “, a report published by Public Eye today, reveals how Swiss commodity trading firms exploit lax regulatory standards to sell African customers fuel with high sulfur content. Produced by the trading firms themselves, these types of fuel have long been banned in Europe. They contribute significantly to the rapidly rising air pollution in African […]
Protocol!!! I will like to first of all welcome all of you to this roundtable on oil and gas sector reform in Nigeria. I am delighted that you are able to honour our invitation despite the holiday and Muslim festivity which ended yesterday. This meeting presents a wonderful opportunity for us all to strategize on how to engage the ongoing […]