2024 International Anti-Corruption Day: ANEEJ challenges youth to lead fight against corruption

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 […]

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Crude Realities: Untangling the Secrecy in Nigeria’s Oil Industry

BY MATTHEW MEGWAI The Nigerian oil industry, the nation’s economic backbone, is steeped in opacity and inefficiency. From conflicting production and consumption figures to the pervasive menace of illegal oil bunkering, the sector reflects a troubling lack of accountability. If Nigeria is to achieve sustainable growth and unlock the full potential of its vast resources, these issues must be addressed […]

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International Day to Combat Transnational Organized Crime: ANEEJ Calls for Global Action to Protect Vulnerable Communities

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 […]

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WORLD POVERTY DAY 2024: ANEEJ Calls for Increased Investment in Social Protection

…. urges more action to tackle climate, debt crisis BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. October 21, 2024 – As the world marks World Poverty Day October 17, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a leading organization dedicated to poverty eradication and promoting economic justice in Africa, has called on the Nigerian government, African leaders, and the international community to […]

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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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Brief Situational Statement on the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election

Benin City, Nigeria… On 21st September 2024, the Edo State Civil Society Situation Room (ESSR), having its secretariat at the Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC), Benin City deployed 50 domestic observers and 190 citizen observers to the field to observe the off season Edo State Governorship election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across 11 out of […]

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Edo Guber Poll: Candidates Commit to transparency, accountability and anti-corruption

BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. September 17, 2024… Ahead of the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024, five candidates have committed to implement targeted transparency, accountability and anti-corruption framework if elected Governor. The five candidates equally committed to a peaceful election. The commitment was made during the civil society interactive dialogue session with political parties and their gubernatorial […]

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OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU

August 29, 2024 His Excellency   Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR   President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces   Federal Republic of Nigeria   Aso Rock Villa   Abuja Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO PEACEFUL PROTEST AND ASSEMBLY IN NIGERIA We extend our warm regards to you and hope that this letter finds you in good health. As representatives of the undersigned […]

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ANEEJ Calls for Immediate Release of all Detained Peaceful Protesters

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. August 19, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has condemned the unlawful detention of peaceful protesters who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country and has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to immediately release all detainees, many of whom have […]

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Day 5 of the #EndBadGovernance Protests: ANEEJ Condemns Killing of protesters, Excessive Force by Security agencies

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. August 6, 2024… The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has condemned the killing of protesters in some states arising from excessive use of force by the Nigerian Police Force in managing the protests across the country even as it urges all protesters to remain law-abiding and peaceful in their demonstrations. ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. […]

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