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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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 13, 2026

Public servants must be above board in asset Recovery and Management— Solicitor-General of the Federation and Perm Sec 

UYO, AKWA-IBOM STATE, NIGERIA. February 13, 2026 – The Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba has reminded public servants entrusted with sensitive responsibilities such as asset recovery that they must be above board signposted by integrity, professionalism, and accountability, noting that “the credibility of the Ministry and indeed the Federal Government of Nigeria depends significantly on […]

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February 6, 2026

Resource Justice Network, honours Rev. David Ugolor for pioneering Leadership in extractive sector governance

ABUJA, NIGERIA. February 6, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is proud to announce that the 2-day Public Presentation and Policy Dialogue on Addressing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector concluded with the presentation of an Award of Recognition to Rev. David Ugolor, in honor of his outstanding contributions to the extractive sector […]

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January 21, 2026

EU Removes Nigeria from AML/CFT High-Risk List: ANEEJ Calls for Sustained Reforms and Transparency

Benin City, Edo State. January 21, 2026 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) official decision to remove Nigeria from its list of “high-risk third-country jurisdictions” for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). In a statement released in Benin City and signed by its Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, […]

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January 12, 2026

Why Nigeria’s New Tax Law Feels Like Extraction, Not Citizenship

By Hussein Adeleye Nigeria’s new tax law is being sold as reform: modern, efficient, and necessary. On paper, it largely is. The law consolidates fragmented tax regimes, simplifies administration, broadens the tax base, reduces certain loopholes, and promises more predictable government revenue. These are legitimate objectives, and the government deserves credit for attempting a long-overdue overhaul of Nigeria’s tax architecture. […]

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January 7, 2026

NEITI Re-affirms Commitment to Strengthen Collaboration with ANEEJ

Abuja, Nigeria. January 7, 2026… The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has re-affirmed its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) to promote extractive resource governance in Nigeria. This commitment was made by its new Executive Secretary, Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar at the NEITI House in Abuja, during ANEEJ visit. Leading ANEEJ delegation […]

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December 19, 2025

Dangote’s Inconvenient Truth: From Resignation to Reform

By Rev. David Ugolor Aliko Dangote’s public whistleblowing and the resignation of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Eng. Farouk Ahmed, exposed more than an individual lapse. They revealed a systemic failure in Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory regime — one marked by weak enforcement, opacity, and a deep deficit of public trust. […]

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December 18, 2025

ANEEJ Calls for Sustained Independent Investigation Following Resignation of NMDPRA Chief Executive

ABUJA, NIGERIA. December 18, 2025 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has taken note of the resignation of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Ahmed Farouk, following public allegations of corruption and abuse of office raised by the President of the Dangote Group. ANEEJ also acknowledges the subsequent appointment of a […]

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