Niger Delta Weekly Update – October 11 – 17, 2026.
This update highlights persistent risks from interpersonal violence, criminality, and security threats in Ondo State. Recent killings linked to personal disputes, targeted attacks, and other criminal activities raise concerns about public safety, accountability, and the need to strengthen local crime prevention and security mechanisms. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
Niger Delta Weekly Update – October 04 – 10, 2026.
This update spotlights risks from counterfeit and adulterated products in the Niger Delta. Recent cases involving toxic alcohol, expired medicines, and chemically treated food highlight threats to public health and consumer safety, stressing the need for stronger community surveillance and enforcement of product safety regulations. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
Niger Delta Weekly Update – September 27 – October 3, 2026.
This update highlights the growing impacts of flooding on communities and livelihoods across the Niger Delta. Recent incidents of submerged homes, damage to transportation infrastructure, and livelihood losses reflect the region’s vulnerability to flooding and its effects on communities, economic activities, and transportation networks. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
PIND and Okomu Oil Palm Plc Connect 500 Edo Farmers to Climate-Smart Farming and Market Opportunities
Improving agricultural productivity requires more than training farmers on new production practices. Farmers also need access to quality inputs, technical advice, finance, and markets to apply what they learn and sustain it over time. To strengthen this transition from training to adoption, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc (OOPC) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in […]
PIND and BHLF Advance Affordable LPG Financing to Expand Cleaner Cooking Access in the Niger Delta
For many rural and coastal communities in the Niger Delta, access to cooking gas depends on whether local businesses can reliably supply it. Helping those businesses grow can bring cleaner cooking options closer to households that still rely on firewood and other biomass fuels. This is the opportunity behind a partnership between PIND’s Access to […]
PIND Strengthens Youth and Community Peacebuilding Systems for Safer Farm Corridors in Abia
Creating safer agricultural communities requires more than increased security presence. It also requires young people who can contribute to conflict prevention, stronger community structures, and better collaboration among stakeholders to identify and respond to emerging risks. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise […]
From Evidence to Sustainability: Strengthening Host Community Development Trust Beyond the Bridges Project
Strengthening Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) requires more than understanding the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). It requires capable institutions, informed communities, accountable systems, and sustained collaboration among the actors responsible for turning the law into meaningful development outcomes. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration […]
PIND, NASC Partner to Expand Certified Seed Access for Niger Delta Farmers
For farmers, access to quality planting materials is a critical first step towards productive agriculture. Yet, gaps in the availability of certified seeds, quality assurance, and market access continue to limit opportunities for farmers and seed enterprises across the Niger Delta. Recognising the need to strengthen these systems, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update – September 20 – 26, 2026.
This update highlights the continued proliferation of small arms in the region and the need to strengthen law enforcement responses. Recent arrests and weapon recoveries underscore ongoing security risks. This is particularly concerning ahead of the 2027 General Election, as illicit weapons could heighten electoral security risks. DOWNLOAD REPORT:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INAUGURAL PIND MEDIA FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR NARRATIVE CHANGE IN THE NIGER DELTA
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University, invites applications for the inaugural cohort of the PIND Media Fellows Program for Narrative Change in the Niger Delta. The six-month Fellowship is designed to strengthen development journalism and promote balanced, evidence-based, and […]
