Background Being remarks/talking points by Eric Mayoraz, Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, on the occasion of the ANEEJ-SERAP pre-GFAR Consultative Summit at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja, 26th October, 2017, with the theme: Building an enduring framework for Asset Recovery in Nigeria Pre-GFAR Consultative Meeting, Africa Network, Abuja, 26.10.2017 Switzerland is committed to fight against corruption and changed in the last […]
$321m LOOT: FEC APPROVES MOU WITH SWITZERLAND by Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja Published November 1, 2017 http://punchng.com/321m-loot-fec-approves-mou-with-switzerland/ The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Switzerland that will lead to the repatriation of $321m stolen fund to the country. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), disclosed this to State House correspondents at the […]
BACKGROUND Anti-corruption stakeholders in Nigeria convened for a Preparatory Consultative Meeting ahead of the Global Forum on Asset Recovery (GFAR) scheduled to hold in Washington DC on December 4-6, 2017. The Pre-GFAR Consultative Meeting, held at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja on October 26, 2017, was organized by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) in partnership with Socio-Economic […]
31st October, 2017 Press release Abuja, Nigeria… Even though the sack of the former Secretary to the Government (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal and the Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke is belated, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ has asked Mr President to go the hog to prosecute the duo. This statement was made in […]
Background The CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE), an open platform that unites CSOs from around the world on the issue of development effectiveness. We strive to make development more effective by reshaping the global aid architecture and empowering CSOs working on the ground. In promoting development effectiveness in all areas of work, both our own and the work of […]
5th October, 2017. Benin City, Nigeria….The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has called on the National Assembly to, as a matter of urgency pass the Petroleum Industry Bill, so as to nip in the bud further confusion generated by the rift between the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, and Group Managing Director of the […]
By Erhisohwode Assurance Ovie, ISWF Project officer According to the UNODC StAR report 2014, the Financial Action Task Force’s annual reports described in detail the variety and “creativity” behind money laundering mechanisms. An interesting feature of that “creativity” is that different types of crimes tend to rely on different types of laundering mechanisms. Relying on reports from the FATF and […]
Date: 20th September, 2017 Benin City, Nigeria…The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has commended the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, for the rigorous work it has embarked upon in the investigation and review of ownership of several choice property dotting the nooks and crannies of Nigeria, and especially in Abuja and has urged the commission to […]
INTRODUCTION Global advances in information and communications technology is reshaping citizen’s expectations from their governments. Continued lack of trust between government and citizens can potentially endanger democracy by negatively affecting the level of participation of citizens in democratic activities like elections. On the other hand, more openness will improve the level of trust between the two and improve legitimacy of […]
Background The Reality of Aid Network holds a Global Assembly for RoA members once in its two-year Report cycle. Its purpose is to engage members to debate key issues for the theme of the upcoming Global Report and to share national and regional experiences with other RoA members. It seeks interchange on crucial issues and builds capacities and ownership for […]