PIND visits with the Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III

The party tents are dismantled, and the crowd dispersed but the celebrations continue for the people of the Warri Kingdom on the coronation of the new Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Atuwase III. On 28 August, 2021, the PIND team lead by our Executive Director – Designate, Tunji Idowu paid a courtesy visit to […]
PIND Improving Production of Quality Fish Seeds

“The broodstock development program has contributed so much to our growth and we are getting good feedback from our clients. I must thank PIND for this program”
Niger Delta Weekly Update for August 22-28, 2021

This weekly update spotlights violence against women and girls in the Niger Delta with a focus on sexual violence against children in Ondo State. According to data (see map below), more than 30 incidents of child sexual abuse and exploitation were reported in Ondo State between January 2018 and June 2021.
Niger Delta Weekly Update for August 15-21, 2021

This weekly update spotlights Land conflict in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising tensions over indigenous land ownership disputes in Edo State. Conflict over indigenous land ownership between the Bini, Itsekiri and Ijaw ethnic groups has been a major cause of lethal violence and communal instability in Edo State. According to data […]
PIND 2021 Q2 Progress Report

April – June 2021 This report highlights the achievements of PIND’s program interventions in the Niger Delta from April – June 2021 (Quarter 2 of 2021). It also provides relevant information about program management, lessons learned, and plans for the next quarter. The report demonstrates how PIND is driving change, to ensure broad-based economic growth […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update for August 08-14, 2021

This edition of the weekly update spotlights homicidal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on killings for human body parts in Delta State. Murder for human body parts is increasingly becoming prevalent in Delta State. According to data (see map below), at least 50 incidents of killing for human body parts were reported […]
Expression of Interest for Expansion of Consultants and Vendors Database

CLOSED: PIND intends to expand its database of vendors, consultants, service providers and partners and is therefore requesting interested and qualified organizations, consultants, vendors, and service providers to indicate their interest/specific area of competence by submitting your business profile and resume by September 5th 2021. PIND welcomes expression of interests in the following technical areas: […]
Niger Delta Weekly Update for August 01-07, 2021

This edition of the weekly update highlights lethal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on the rising wave of homicidal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. According to data (see map below), homicidal violence and targeted killings caused at least 200 fatalities in Imo State between June 2018 and June 2021. Current […]
CHEVRON-USAID Case Study Release

Business for Impact at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, together with research partner Frontier Design, announce a new study that analyzes 10 years of partnership-building and investment by Chevron and USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) through the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region.
Niger Delta Weekly Update for July 25-31, 2021

This edition of the weekly update spotlights violent criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on sea robbery and kidnapping in Rivers State. There has been an increase in reported incidents of kidnapping and robbery at sea in Rivers State since 2018.