Niger Delta Weekly Update – August 30 – September 05, 2026
This update highlights emerging public safety and security threats in Cross River State. Recent incidents of mob justice, violent assault, sexual abuse, kidnapping, and vandalism underscore security concerns across communities. The trend highlights the need for stronger law enforcement, community vigilance, and preventive measures. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
Niger Delta Weekly Update – August 23 – 29, 2026
This update highlights growing natural resource conflicts and environmental grievances in the Niger Delta. Recent incidents involving illegal mining, environmental degradation, and protests over compensation and resource benefits within communities reflect mounting pressures on natural resources, livelihoods, and the environment. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
Creating Safer Pathways for Women and Youth in Agriculture
For a young woman building a livelihood through farming, access to land is only the beginning. She must also be able to safely reach and work on that land, with confidence that her investment of time and effort can yield lasting benefits. This makes peace and security essential to the success of the Women in […]
Powering Possibilities: PIND, Okomu Oil, and ETIN Power Commission Solar Mini-Grid in Gbelebu Community
Access to reliable electricity remains a major challenge for many rural and underserved communities across the Niger Delta. For households and small businesses in off-grid communities, dependence on petrol and diesel generators often increases the cost of living and doing business, limits productive activities, and constrains opportunities for local economic growth. On August 20, 2026, […]
IYD 2026: Connecting Niger Delta Youth to Career Pathways for Economic Development and Sustainable Peace
For many young people across the Niger Delta, acquiring an education or technical skill does not automatically translate into employment or a sustainable livelihood. Limited access to labor market information, professional networks, workplace experience, and opportunities to apply acquired skills can make the transition from learning to earning challenging. To explore practical ways to bridge […]
Q2 2026 M & E Progress Report
The Monitoring and Evaluation report provides updates to donors, the Board of Trustees, and partners on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. It also aims to strengthen collaboration for greater impact and sustainability while demonstrating how PIND’s work contributes to a peaceful and stable operating environment in the Niger Delta. The report highlights successes and […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update – August 16 – 22, 2026.
This update highlights the growing threat of illicit drug production, trafficking, and harmful drug use in Edo State. Recent incidents reveal extensive cannabis cultivation, trafficking of cannabis and methamphetamine, and drug-related activities across identified hotspots, underscoring risks to public safety and community well-being. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
PIND and Partners Equip UNIPORT Graduating Students for the Transition from Campus to Career
A university degree provides an important foundation for a career, but for many young people, the transition from the classroom to the world of work requires more than academic qualifications. Understanding employer expectations, developing practical skills, identifying career opportunities, and building the confidence to navigate a competitive labor market are increasingly important to securing sustainable […]
PIND Convenes Stakeholders to Advance Climate Resilience and Human Security in the Niger Delta
Climate change is increasingly affecting more than the environment across the Niger Delta. For communities whose livelihoods depend on farming, fishing, and other natural resources, flooding, coastal erosion, irregular rainfall, and environmental degradation are disrupting incomes, increasing vulnerability, and placing greater pressure on already limited resources. As these pressures intensify, they can deepen existing grievances, […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update – August 09 – 15, 2026
This update highlights human trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable persons, focusing on child trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced labor, and related rights violations. Recent incidents reveal persistent risks to vulnerable groups, underscoring the need for stronger protection, law enforcement, and accountability mechanisms. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
