Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 24-30, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta with a specific focus on rising threat of criminal insurgency and targeted killings in Abia State. Violence perpetrated by separatist militias and criminal gangs remains a leading driver of insecurity in the state. According to available data (see map above), over 100 conflict fatalities […]
PIND Foundation Champions Digital Transformation and Inclusive Growth at Women in Tech Summit 3.0
The Women in Tech Summit 3.0, held on November 16, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State, served as a vibrant platform for promoting the inclusion of women in Africa’s growing tech ecosystem. This year’s theme, Empowering Women in Africa: Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Growth, set the stage for impactful discussions, collaborations, and opportunities. At the forefront […]
Niger Delta Quarterly Conflict Tracker: 2024 Q3
In the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, Nigeria's Niger Delta experienced a relative period of stability and peace, showing a notable improvement in overall security compared to the second quarter (Q2). Data shows a 19.3% reduction in lethal violence, with conflict-related fatalities decreasing from 186 in Q2 to 150 in Q3 (see page 2 for […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 17-23, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta, focusing on cult-related gang violence in Edo State. Clashes between cult gangs have been a major driver of lethal violence and insecurity in the state, primarily fueled by supremacy battles among rival groups. According to data (see map above), gang violence resulted in over […]
PIND’s 7-Year Impact: Job Creation, Conflict Resolution, and New Opportunities in the Niger Delta
Over the last seven years, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has driven transformative change in the region through a variety of programs aimed at boosting economic development, reducing conflict, and improving livelihoods. The recently published PIND Impact Evaluation Report (2016–2023) highlights the success stories and challenges of these interventions, demonstrating […]
PIND Foundation Awards ₦67 Million in Grants to 112 Youth Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has reinforced its commitment to tackling youth unemployment by awarding ₦67,025,000 in start-up grants to 112 young entrepreneurs through its Start-up Business Challenge Fund. This initiative, a core component of PIND’s Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Project, aims to transform skills training into viable entrepreneurial ventures […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 10-16, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update highlights the issue of human trafficking in the Niger Delta, specifically focusing on the alarming trend of child trafficking for illegal adoption and sexual exploitation in Delta State. Data from January 2020 to September 2024 reveal over 60 reported child trafficking incidents in the Niger Delta, with 14% […]
Spotlight on Yekeen Akinwale: Winner of the 2023 PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting
The 2023 PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting was awarded to Yekeen Akinwale, the Abuja Bureau Chief of TheCable, for his exceptional report on “How Low-Carbon, Cost-Effective Energy is Empowering Coastal Communities” in the Niger Delta. In his award-winning story, Akinwale shed light on the energy poverty faced by coastal communities like Evbuwa […]
PIND Expands Cassava Seedling Training Program with 30 New Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta
To enhance agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods in the Niger Delta, in partnership with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Umudike Seeds, CARA Foundation, and Kolping Society Nigeria, we have expanded our Cassava Seedling Training Program. Following the successful certification of 25 entrepreneurs in 2023, PIND has successfully trained an additional 30 entrepreneurs this year. […]
Call for Entries: DAME-PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), invites submissions for the PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting. This special award, to be featured at the 33rd DAME, honors journalists who bring depth, insight, and innovation to reporting on sustainable development, peacebuilding, […]
