Niger Delta Weekly Update for November 13-19, 2022
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on targeted violence against community leaders in Imo State. According to data (see map above), targeted violence caused over 500 deaths in Imo State between January 2019 and September 2022. Recent data shows a resurgence of targeted violence against community leaders in […]
Understanding and implementing Cocoa Traceability systems – Perspectives from the Nigerian Cocoa Sustainability sector
Invitation to Participate in the quarterly Cocoa sustainability webinar on the 23rd of November, 2022. We write to cordially invite you to participate in the quarterly cocoa sustainability webinar, scheduled for 23 rd of November, 2022. The central theme of this edition is, “Implementing cocoa sustainability systems in Nigeria”. This webinar edition is being organized […]
PIND Sponsors Media Awards for Niger Delta Reporting on Development
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) 25, Jimmy Carter Crescent, Asokoro Abuja. Contact: Onyinye Muomah, Communications Coordinator omuomah@pindfoundation.org +234 901 772 7222The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is proud to sponsor a new category at the 31st edition of Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). The PIND […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update for November 06-12, 2022b
This weekly update highlights gang violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on cult and gang related killings in Rivers State. According to data (see map above), more than 400 cult and gang related fatalities were reported in Rivers State between January 2019 and September 2022. Recent incidents indicate a resurgence of cult and […]
Q&A: Why the Niger Delta is primed for investment and improvement
PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, was recently interviewed by Devex on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77). Below is an excerpt: The Niger Delta is the prime location for investment in sustainable development initiatives, but too many are put off by the area’s reputation, said Tunji Idowu, executive director of Partnership […]
A Demand-Led Skills Development Model is the Panacea to Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment is one of the most significant development challenges facing governments and development partners in Nigeria today. The country suffers from a “labor market trifecta” of jobless growth, an expanding population, and unemployable youth. Despite decades of reasonably steady economic growth, the Nigerian economy has not generated the jobs required to sustain its large […]
PIND, CRIN to certify cocoa seed entrepreneurs [The Hope]
PIND, CRIN To Certify And License 14 Cocoa Seed Entrepreneurs In Niger Delta Region To Boost Access To Quality Seeds [CrossRiver Watch]
PIND, CRIN To Certify, License 14 Cocoa Seed Entrepreneurs In Niger Delta To Boost Access To Quality Seeds [Sahara Reporters]
Skills development panacea to youth unemployment [The Guardian News]
