Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: August 04-10, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights the ongoing mass protest in Nigeria with a focus on the Niger Delta region. Since the 1st of August 2024, thousands of residents, mostly youths, have taken to the streets to protest economic hardship caused by rising inflation across the country. The protest which started as a [...] PIND’s YP-Akure Highlight: Enhancing Career Paths for Young Professionals in Ondo State
In today’s competitive job market, mentorship and skill development are critical elements in the development of young professionals. The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is committed to fostering youth development in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region by offering the required support and resources needed for them to succeed. This commitment was […]
PIND Conducts Post Planting Certification For Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta
To ensure compliance with NASC’s certification requirements for cassava seed multiplication, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Umudike Seeds, and Kolping Society of Nigeria, recently conducted a comprehensive post-planting certification field visit from July 17th to 19th, 2024. This initiative targeted Cassava [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: July 28 – August 03, 2024
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 [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: July 21-27, 2024
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, [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: July 14-20, 2024
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: Empowering Young Professionals Through Mentorship and Career Development
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 [...] PIND Attends the Nigeria Solar for Health Project Launch
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 [...] Innovative Strategies for Youth Employment: PIND’s Highlight from the Lagos State Employment Summit 3.0
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: [...] PIND Foundation’s Initiatives to Improve Vaccine Accessibility in the Niger Delta Poultry Sector
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 [...] 