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ANEEJ, Condemns Arrest of Ajaero, Siege on SERAP

ABUJA, NIGERIA. September 9, 2024.. The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has condemned the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Service (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja just as it condemned in strong terms, DSS siege to the Abuja office of Socio-Economic Rights […]

Insights from the Future of Energy Conference 2024 (#FEC2024)– Shaping Africa’s Energy Future

ACCRA, GHANA…From August 26th to August 28th, Accra, the capital of Ghana, was transformed into a hub of innovation and strategic discourse as the Future of Energy Conference 2024 (#FEC2024) brought together industry leaders, policymakers, CSOs, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. Themed “Harnessing Africa’s Resource Wealth: Fueling Innovation for Equitable Energy Access,” the conference focused on the critical […]

Impact of debt on Women, children and UN Tax Convention Dominate Discussions at AfCODD IV in Maputo

…..As ANEEJ, AFRODAD Launch ‘Debt Palaver’ Maputo, Mozambique… The Deputy Executive Director of ANEEJ, Leo Atakpu, has described the movie Debt Palaver, jointly produced by ANEEJ and AFRODAD, as a reflection of the negative impacts of debt in the country. Mr. Atakpu made these remarks while featuring on a panel of AFRODAD partners, moderated by AFRODAD Executive Director Jason Braganza, […]

State of the nation: CSOs Write Tinubu, lists steps to end hardship, want release of peaceful protesters

ABUJA, NIGERIA. August 29, 2024… Leaders of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have sent an Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urging immediate end to importation of refined petroleum products, establishment of non-partisan framework for civic engagement and policy dialogue, halting irresponsible borrowing practices, ensuring equitable and reliable power supply, and the implementation of comprehensive social protection policies and […]

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU

August 29, 2024 His Excellency   Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR   President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces   Federal Republic of Nigeria   Aso Rock Villa   Abuja Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO PEACEFUL PROTEST AND ASSEMBLY IN NIGERIA We extend our warm regards to you and hope that this letter finds you in good health. As representatives of the undersigned […]

ANEEJ Calls for Immediate Release of all Detained Peaceful Protesters

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. August 19, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has condemned the unlawful detention of peaceful protesters who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country and has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to immediately release all detainees, many of whom have […]

ANEEJ Welcomes Appointment of Social Protection Chiefs in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Urges Transparency, Accountability

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. August 8, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a leading civil society organization dedicated to eradicating poverty and promoting transparency in governance, has welcomed the recent appointments made by President Bola Tinubu in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. Executive Director of ANEEJ, the Rev. David Ugolor, in […]

Day 5 of the #EndBadGovernance Protests: ANEEJ Condemns Killing of protesters, Excessive Force by Security agencies

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. August 6, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has condemned the killing of protesters in some states arising from excessive use of force by the Nigerian Police Force in managing the protests across the country even as it urges all protesters to remain law-abiding and peaceful in their demonstrations. ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. […]

ANEEJ Hails UK over Prosecution of Glencore Bribe Payers, Urges FG to Prosecute Nigerian Bribe Takers

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. August 2, 2024… Anti-corruption watchdog, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has hailed the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) of the United Kingdom for the commencement of prosecution of 5 former Glencore officials who conspired to make corrupt payments in order to benefit their operations in West Africa just at it called on the Federal […]

ANEEJ Endorses Hardship Protest, wants Protesters to Focus on Issues, not Violence

BENIN-CITY, NIGERIA. July 31, 2024… Given thebiting effects of economic hardship which has precipitated hunger, starvation, and suffering amongst ordinary Nigerians, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has endorsed the planned nationwide protest beginning tomorrow, describing it as a necessary move to draw government’s attention to the untold hardship following the removal of fuel subsidy and the […]