Benin City, Edo State – April 14, 2025…. The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is set to officially launch a new policy brief that assesses Nigeria’s implementation of key Global Forum on Asset Recovery (GFAR) Principles in the return of recovered assets. This landmark publication is the outcome of a six-month research project commissioned in October 2024, […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. February 20, 2025 – On this World Social Justice Day, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) reaffirms its commitment to fostering social inclusion and equity across Nigeria. Under the theme, “Building a Sustainable Future for All,” ANEEJ urges creditor nations and multilateral institutions to consider debt cancellation for impoverished nations, particularly Nigeria, to enable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN. November 23, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called on developing countries to reject the proposed finance deal following the unwillingness by rich countries to increase the fund to tackle climate crisis. By the morning of November 22, 2024, the draft text says – it decides to set a goal in extension of […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. NOVEMBER 15, 2024… On the inaugural International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC), the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a prominent advocate against corruption, poverty, and environmental injustice in Africa, calls for renewed global commitment and a comprehensive approach to address the pervasive threat of […]
Advocates for Climate Reparations, Loss and Damage Fund, and Just Energy Transition BENIN CITY, NIGERIA, November 12, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) delegation to the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, being held from November 11 to November 22, 2024, will today arrive Baku, Azerbaijan for the conference. ANEEJ Executive Director, the Rev. David Ugolor, […]