Oil Palm Farming Without Tears – How improved harvesting technology is increasing oil palm production in the Niger Delta
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, two women in their early 30s were on a moving motorcycle along Ubulu-Uku – Iselu-Uku road, in Delta state. The one fair in complexion was riding while the other, dark in complexion was seated on the passenger seat with a girl of about five-year-old. As they approached the palm […]
To Cut Down Oil Palm Farmers’ Losses, PIND Foundation Introduces the Malaysian Knife
In the 1960s, Nigeria was the leading producer of palm oil. Though the country still remains one of the largest producers, it now meets domestic demands through imports. The Niger Delta region accounts for roughly 57% of the palm oil produced in Nigeria. As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, there is an increase in […]
Terms of Reference to engage consultants to build the Capacity of Cocoa Business Membership Organizations working with PIND in Ondo State
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He always comes to our rescue: How volunteers are bringing peace to the Niger Delta
Founded in 1940s by missionaries, Baptist High School in Borokiri area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was all-boys until 2006 when it turned coeducational. But having girls in the school poses a greater security challenge to the school administrators. “With all the cult activities, most of the youths will like to come to our school […]
CAPABLE Training Made DICI to Become a Force to Reckon with in Citizens’ Engagement and Advocacy
For a long time Rachael Misan-Ruppee had always nursed the ambition of touching the lives of people in her community. Each time she mooted the idea of what to do contribute to development of Warri, the capital city of Delta State, a number of options ran through her mind. She could not really place her […]
TERMS OF REFERENCE to conduct an outcome harvesting of the CAPABLE project
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PIND’s Demonstration Ponds are Helping Fish Farmers in the Niger Delta to Increase Productivity
Yemi Ogundolire, 36, had always wanted to be a major producer and supplier of catfish in the Niger Delta. In mid-2016, he ventured into fish farming as a business by establishing eight catfish ponds at Akungba in Ondo state. Though he lacked knowledge of how to run a fish pond, he believed he would succeed […]
Business Development for Not-for-Profit Organizations by Adetoun Oluwole
Not-for-Profit Organizations also known as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) pursue public interests or public good, rather than commercial. However, without adequate funding, NGOs would be unable to meet their objectives, make an impact or realize their vision. PIND has been addressing the problem of funding among Niger Delta NGOs by building their capacity. Here are a few […]
PIND May/June 2019 monthly conflict trackers
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PIND’s Cassava Demonstration Farms are Making Cassava Farming Lucrative Again in the Niger Delta
Ifeanyi Eke seats on a blue plastic chair in front of his shop at Umukabia, in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area a of Imo state. He is a graduate of accounting from the Abia State Polytechnic and has been unemployed. He said, “after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 2009, I looked for a job […]
