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Why Financial Giants Should Stop Bankrolling Climate Catastrophe

By Hussein Adeleye Each year, the world finds itself trapped in an increasingly vicious cycle of climate crisis and economic decisions that further deepen the planet’s vulnerability. In 2023, the same year that catastrophic climate events ranging from floods in Zambia and Nigeria to the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique displaced millions and worsened global hunger, financial institutions […]

Bracing up to another phase of the Ogoni Struggle

BY Innocent Edemhanria Ogoniland, located in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, is home to the Ogoni people, who have long suffered the consequences of oil exploitation. Since the discovery of oil in the region by Shell in 1958, Ogoniland has been at the heart of Nigeria’s oil economy, contributing significantly to national revenues. However, for decades, the Ogoni people have endured devastating […]

Edo Local Government Commission, ANEEJ agree on Open Government Partnership Implementation

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – February 4, 2025 – In a bid to enhance transparency, accountability, and development across the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, the Edo State Local Government Service Commission has committed to adopting the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This initiative aims to reform key administrative functions, including hiring, discipline, promotions, salary payments, and pensions at the […]

Ugolor to Tinubu: Finish Ogoni Clean-up, Restore Environment before Exploring New Oil

Port Harcourt, Nigeria. February 4, 2025…. EXECUTIVE Director of Africa Network for Environmental and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor, has advised President Bola Tinubu to conclude the clean-up of Ogoni land in Rivers State and restore the environment polluted by the oil companies before talking about resuming oil exploration in the Niger-Delta terrain. Rev. Ugolor, who reacted to the […]

ANEEJ Welcomes Delta State’s Whistleblower Policy, demands law to institutionalise  policy

BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, January 30, 2025… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), an anti-corruption watchdog has announced its strong support for the newly introduced whistleblower policy by Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, even as it has urged the Governor to take the next step of transmitting a Whistle Blower Protection Bill to the Delta […]

ANEEJ Congratulates Governor Douye Diri on his election as Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum

BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. January 28, 2025… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on his recent election as the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum,  describing it as “well deserved.” The Executive Director of ANEEJ, the Rev David Ugolor in a press release today said Governor […]

Vacancies: Act Naija – Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection in Nigeria

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 […]

ANEEJ Welcomes Return of $52.88m Linked to Diezani, Demands Transparency

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 […]

2024 International Anti-Corruption Day: ANEEJ challenges youth to lead fight against corruption

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 […]

Crude Realities: Untangling the Secrecy in Nigeria’s Oil Industry

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 […]