June 22, 2026

ANEEJ CONDEMNS ARREST AND DETENTION OF OMOYELE SOWORE, CALLS ON DSS TO RESPECT DUE PROCESS AND RULE OF LAW

ABUJA, NIGERIA. June 22, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) strongly condemns the arrest, detention and remand of human rights activist and Publisher of SaharaReporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, describing the development as another disturbing signal of the shrinking civic space, growing intolerance of dissent and the increasing use of state institutions to intimidate citizens who speak […]

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June 17, 2026

UK Court Acquittal of Diezani Alison-Madueke, a setback to Global Anti-Corruption Efforts–ANEEJ

ABUJA, NIGERIA. June 17, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has expressed deep concern over the acquittal of former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, by a United Kingdom court after a lengthy corruption trial, describing the development as a troubling moment for the global fight against corruption, illicit financial flows and impunity. […]

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June 12, 2026

ANEEJ calls for electoral reforms ahead of 2027 general elections, says Nigerians will resist any plan to rig the polls

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. JUNE 12, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called on the Federal Government, State Governments, Local Government Authorities, political parties, political actors, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies to take urgent and decisive steps to reform, sanitize, and strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Speaking […]

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June 5, 2026

World Environment Day 2026: ANEEJ calls for better policies, loss and damage fund implementation

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. JUNE 5, 2026 – As the world commemorates World Environment Day today, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) urges governments in Nigeria, and globally to adopt and enforce robust environmental policies that prevent individuals, corporations and financial institutions from wreaking havoc on communities and ecosystems, using the devastating experience of Ogoniland and Shell’s operations in […]

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May 24, 2026

ANEEJ Urges Nigerian Government to Use UK Illicit Finance Summit to Advance Critical Reforms Against IFFs

Benin City, Edo State. May 24, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to use the forthcoming United Kingdom Illicit Finance Summit scheduled for December 2026 as an opportunity to advance bold accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption reforms aimed at combating Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and strengthening governance systems […]

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April 23, 2026

Rev. David Ugolor Calls for Stronger Commitment to Resource Justice at RJN Nigeria Strategy Launch

Abuja, Nigeria.. April 22, 2026 – The Executive Director of the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and Founding National Coordinator of the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Campaign Nigeria, Rev. David Ugolor, has called for renewed commitment to advancing resource justice in Nigeria as a pathway to tackling persistent resource poverty and inequality. Speaking at the Resource […]

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April 22, 2026

Our Power, Our Planet:ANEEJ Calls for Urgent Renewable Energy Transition and Environmental Action on Earth Day 2026

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. April 22, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) joins the global community in commemorating Earth Day 2026, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” with a renewed call for urgent climate action, environmental stewardship, and accelerated transition to renewable energy in Nigeria. Speaking on the significance of this year’s theme, the Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev. […]

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March 4, 2026

ANEEJ, Edo Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation agree on tackling poverty

Benin City, Nigeria. March 4, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), and the Edo State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Public Alleveiation has agreed to work together to address issues of poverty in the state.  Both organizations reached the agreement during a courtesy visit of ANEEJ led by its Executive Director, Rev David Ugolor to the Honourable […]

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February 27, 2026

Aid Alone Cannot End Poverty in Africa – Rev. David Ugolor

Benin City, Nigeria. February 27, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) participated in a high-level international workshop on February 27, 2026, co-organized by Bond, Development Monitor, and Tax Justice Network. The workshop examined the impact of United Kingdom economic policies on low- and middle-income countries. Delivering the keynote address, Irene Ovonji-Odida emphasized that Africa is a resource-rich […]

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February 26, 2026

H.E.R. Foundation Pays Courtesy Visit to ANEEJ Executive Director to Explore Strategic Partnership

Benin City Nigeria – On February 24, 2026, the Hands Extended in Relief (H.E.R.) Foundation paid a courtesy visit to the Benin City Secretariat of the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) to formally introduce the organisation and explore opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnership. The H.E.R. Foundation is a Benin City–based organisation focused on advocacy against gender-based […]

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