BY UMUKORO KELLY OVIE In Nigeria, weak procurement practices, limited transparency, and inconsistent enforcement of the Public Procurement Act have turned what should be a powerful engine of national development into a recurring source of waste, stalled projects, and public frustration. Understanding why procurement matters—and how deeply it affects daily life—is essential for unlocking the country’s development potential. This article […]
ASABA, DELTA STATE. December 16, 2025 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), warmly congratulates His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on the signing into law of the Delta State Social Investment Programme Law. The assent, which was granted alongside the Delta State 2026 Appropriation Law and other critical legislations, marks a major milestone in the institutionalisation of social protection […]
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. December 15, 2025 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the serious allegations made by Mr. Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, against the leadership of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). ANEEJ notes with concern the public allegations by […]
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA. December 7, 2025 — As the world marks the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has announced a series of national activities themed “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” The organisation is using this year’s commemoration to call for greater youth engagement in combating […]
BY OBAGBINOKO P. OGHENETEJIRI Crime in Nigeria has evolved from isolated acts to a deeply entrenched problem, feeding off poverty, shrinking aid, and the growing pressures of climate change. In places where justice is weak and opportunities are scarce, people are often forced into dangerous alternatives to survive or gain power, and such is the predicament […]
BENIN CITY, Nigeria. November 15, 2025 — The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for stronger accountability, improved governance systems, and accelerated delivery of campaign promises following the public presentation of the Okpebholometer First-Year Assessment Report, conducted by the AdvoKC Foundation under the Promise Tracker NG Framework. Delivering the keynote address as Special Guest of Honour, […]
BY UMUKORO KELLY OVIE Corruption is Nigeria’s oldest and most stubborn enemy. It has evolved with every administration, survived every reform, and found its way into nearly every institution. It is the invisible virus infecting governance, politics, and even our daily lives. Everyone talks about fighting it — from politicians on campaign podiums to activists in town halls — yet […]
BY REV. DAVID UGOLOR In October 2025, the United States designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. The reason? The alarming rise in attacks against Christian communities, and the government’s failure to protect its citizens. For many Nigerians, this announcement felt like another international rebuke. But for those of us who have watched the […]
BY ERHISOHWODE ASSURANCE OVIE Social protection remains one of the most effective tools for reducing poverty, promoting inclusion, and safeguarding citizens against economic shocks. Around the world, countries that have institutionalised social protection through legislative frameworks have sustained social safety net programmes across political transitions and economic crises. For Delta State, the recently passed Social Protection Bill (2023) by the […]
BY PAUL ODOKARA This article is published under the Act Naija! Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection in Nigeria project, implemented by the Bread for the World Germany, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) which is co-funded by the European Union (EU). The alarming rise in poverty in Nigeria continues […]