Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: December 03-09, 2023
This weekly update spotlights organized crime in the Niger Delta with a focus on criminal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. Organized criminal violence including targeted killing of community leaders and government security personnel is a major driver of conflict and insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 26- December 02, 2023
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights gender-based violence (GBV) in the Niger Delta with a focus on violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to data (see map above), over 150 incidents of VAWG were reported in the Niger Delta between January 2021 and September 2023. Recent data shows the prevalence of violence […]
PIND Sponsors Media Awards for Niger Delta Reporting on Development
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is proud to sponsor The PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). This will be the second time PIND is sponsoring this prize. The PIND Prize rewards solution journalism reports on issues within the Niger Delta that […]
Stakeholders Tax Policy Dialogue on Fair and Progressive Taxation in Rivers State
In pursuit of the promotion of equitable and progressive taxation at the sub-national level in Nigeria, the Rivers State Tax Justice and Governance Platform, in collaboration with the Foundation for Partnership in the Niger Delta (PIND), organized a one-day Stakeholders Tax Policy Dialogue in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event aimed to foster collaboration and […]
Empowering Change: PIND’s Commitment to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in the Niger Delta
The annual 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls, spearheaded by civil society, serves as a global call to action. Running from November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10 – Human Rights Day, this campaign symbolizes the universal struggle against the pervasive […]
Niger Delta Quarterly Conflict Tracker: 2023 Q3
The Niger Delta was relatively peaceful during the third quarter of 2023. There was a decrease in lethal violence during the period compared to the first and second quarters of the year (see page 2). Data shows significant improvement in the overall peace and security situation in the region. Stakeholders including civil society organizations (CSOs), […]
The 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
PIND and its US partner, NDPI, were at the 78th United Nations General Assembly in September 2023, actively participating in a series of events like the Gala night at the Africa-America Institute, the three sessions of the DEVEX@UNGA78, the Concordia Annual Summit, SEforALL roundtable event and the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)-Unstoppable Africa event. Chuks […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 19-25, 2023
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on kidnap for ransom in Cross River State. According to data (see map above), over 65 incidents of kidnapping and more than 20 related fatalities were reported in Cross River State between January 2020 and September 2023. Recent incidents indicate a resurgence […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 12-18, 2023
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on gang violence in Rivers State. Clashes between rival cult gangs has been a major driver of conflict and insecurity in Rivers State. According to data (see map above), cult and gang violence caused over 200 fatalities in the State between January […]
Navigating the Complexities of Green Skills, Technology, and Peace: A Critical Analysis of Niger Delta’s Sustainable Development
Chibuoke Mmesoma In the heart of the Niger Delta, a region rich in natural resources and profound challenges, pursuing sustainable development is a formidable task. This article delves into the intricate interplay between environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and regional peacebuilding efforts. It explores the complex dynamics of these factors while highlighting the efforts spearheaded by […]
