This weekly update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on criminal insurgency and targeted killings in Imo and Abia States. Criminal insurgency, characterized by targeted violence against government security personnel and civilian residents by separatist militias and criminal gangs, is a prevailing security issue in Imo and Abia States. According [...]
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising political tensions and criminal violence in Edo State. Historically, elections in Edo State are high stake affairs, highly competitive and often characterized by lethal violence. According to data (see map above), political and criminal violence, including clashes between cult gangs, [...]
This weekly update spotlights organized crime in the Niger Delta with a focus on gang violence and criminality in Rivers State. According to data (see map above), organized criminal violence, including clashes between cult gangs, caused over 300 fatalities in Rivers State between January 2020 and May 2024. Recent data shows the prevalence of organized [...]
YP-Akure is a collaborative initiative between Unboxed Conference Lagos and the PIND Foundation, focused on providing mentorship and career development for young professionals aged 30 and under. This year’s conference will also inaugurate the YEP mentorship and post-training engagement for 355 youth beneficiaries in Ondo State, supporting their transition into the workforce and entrepreneurship. Scheduled [...]
As a key implementer of the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA), which aims to facilitate access to renewable energy for healthcare centers in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) attended the launch of the European Union-funded Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP), implemented [...]
Youth unemployment remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, affecting social stability and economic growth despite ongoing intervention efforts. Addressing this issue effectively requires exploring innovative strategies for job creation and economic empowerment for young people. This need for innovation was emphasized during a panel session at the Lagos State Employment Summit 3.0, themed “Job Creation: [...]
The poultry industry is a crucial and viable subsector of the Nigerian agricultural sector, contributing 20-25% of the agricultural GDP and providing employment for approximately 20 million people, both directly and indirectly. However, the poultry sector faces persistent challenges, particularly the threat of infectious diseases that can devastate poultry stocks and undermine economic stability. Diseases [...]
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on criminal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. Criminal violence including targeted killings by criminal gangs and separatist militias has been a major driver of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 650 fatalities [...]
The Niger Delta region is home to a diverse range of resilient Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) spanning agriculture, manufacturing, services, and technology. These businesses form the backbone of our local economy, providing jobs, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable development. Recognizing the crucial role MSMEs play in the economic fabric of the region, [...]
This special edition of the weekly update highlights natural disasters in the Niger Delta with a focus on flash floods. Many communities in the Niger Delta are predisposed to recurrent flood disasters because of their low topography, especially in the coastal and riverine areas. According to data (see map above), flood disasters caused over 120 [...]
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This weekly update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on criminal insurgency and targeted killings in Imo and Abia States. Criminal insurgency, characterized by targeted violence against government security personnel and civilian residents by separatist militias and criminal gangs, is a prevailing security issue in Imo and Abia States. According [...] 