ANEEJ Commends President Tinubu’s Directive to EFCC to Vacate Freezing Order on Osun State Government Accounts

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – August 6, 2026..The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his timely directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government and discontinue the action in relation to the state government’s […]

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ANEEJ STATEMENT TO COMMEMORATE THE 2026 WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

Theme: “Trapped Behind the Scam” Every year on 30 July, the global community marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking, promote the protection of victims, and strengthen collective action to prevent and combat trafficking in persons. The 2026 global theme, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” draws attention to the growing exploitation of victims through online scams […]

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ANEEJ Welcomes Strengthened Nigeria–UK Security Partnership, Calls for Deeper Cooperation on Asset Recovery and Anti-Money Laundering

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. July 20, 2026 — The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed the renewed commitment by the Governments of Nigeria and the United Kingdom to deepen bilateral cooperation on security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, fraud prevention and the fight against illicit finance, as reaffirmed during the Fourth United Kingdom–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue. […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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