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October 17, 2024

Report on the Hybrid Listening Session: Enhancing the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism

Introduction: A hybrid listening session on enhancing the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM) was held in Vienna on 15 October, 2024. The event brought together various non-governmental stakeholders to discuss key improvements to the next phase of the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism. The session presided over by Christine Cline, President of the Conference of the State Parties to UNCAC and […]

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October 17, 2024

PRESS CONFERENCE BY COALITION OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS WORKING ON ANTI-CORRUPTION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA

Introduction: The undersigned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), working on anticorruption and good governance, express deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the recent actions of some State Governors targeted at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and by implications other anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) in the country such as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other related […]

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October 16, 2024

CSOs hail NUPRC’s decision to reject Shell’s Onshore Oilfields Sale, want Niger Delta mess fixed

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – October 16, 2024 – The Peoples AGM, a broad coalition of over 60 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) committed to environmental and social justice, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its decision to reject Shell’s proposed $1.3 billion sale of its onshore oilfields to the Renaissance Group and called on Shell to fix […]

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October 11, 2024

David Ugolor Elected Co-Chair of UNCAC Coalition Board

ABUJA, NIGERIA – October 11, 2024 – The Executive Director of Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, an anti-corruption and human rights activist has been elected as the Co-Chair of UNCAC Coalition Board, a global network dedicated to advancing the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption. His election follows his successful tenure as a two-time Vice Chair […]

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October 11, 2024

MANTRA Final Report

The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) wishes to appreciate all those who contributed in one way or the other to the success of the MANTRA Project, a vehicle used by ANEEJ to monitor the utilization of $322.5million recovered loot in Nigeria. We attribute the success first, to God Almighty. The collaborative role of State actors was remarkable. […]

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October 10, 2024

Update on POST-EDO 2024 ELECTION: Protests and Legal Drama Surround Governorship Election

BY HUSSEIN ADELEYE The political atmosphere in Edo State has become tense following the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The election, which saw the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo contesting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has now become the subject of an election petition tribunal. The dispute revolves around allegations of electoral irregularities […]

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October 1, 2024

Post-Edo 2024 Election: ANEEJ Sets agenda for the Incoming Administration

BENIN-CITY, NIGERIA….In a recent interview aired on “This Morning on ITV” on September 30, 2024, titled “Post-Edo 2024 Election: Agenda Setting for the Incoming Administration,” ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, provided key insights into the Edo State governorship election and outlined a strategic roadmap for the incoming administration of Governor-elect Senator Monday and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa. Rev. Ugolor […]

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September 25, 2024

Reflections on the Edo State Governorship Election: Ugolor Speaks on the Task and Expectation Ahead of Incoming Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA… As the Edo State governorship election has come to a close, producing a winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Director of ANEEJ and anti-corruption expert, Rev. David Ugolor, appeared live on various TV interviews (ITV and AIT) to share his thoughts and insights on the election’s outcome and the expectations for the incoming governor-elect. Rev. Ugolor acknowledged […]

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September 25, 2024

THE FUTURE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN NIGERIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

A KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE CLOSE OUT PROGRAMME OF SCALE TITLED SCALE LEGACY SUMMIT:  CELEBRATING OUR IMPACT, OPENING NEW DOORS HELD AT NAF CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024 By Otive Igbuzor, PhD, Founding Executive Director, African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), Abuja. Protocols The challenge of development is arguably one of the greatest challenges […]

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September 24, 2024

EDO STATE CIVIL SOCIETY SITUATION ROOM EDO STATE ELECTION OBSERVATION REPORT

The Edo State Civil Society Situation Room (ESSR), was established by five organisations: The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Caritas, Benin, Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations (CONGOs), Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Caritas, Uromi and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Edo State Chapter. We had our secretariat and […]

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