PIND Strengthens Capacity of Host Community Development Trusts with Sustainable Project Management Training
To enhance effective project implementation and long-term sustainability, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has successfully conducted a three day Sustainable Project Management. Training for four Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). Held from March 26–28, 2025, in Asaba, Delta State, the training provided practical tools and structured […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 30 – April 05, 2025
This update highlights social grievances and insecurity in the Niger Delta, with a focus on the prevalence of mob violence and communal tensions in Edo State. Recent data indicate a rise in vigilante and mob violence. These trends not only exacerbate communal unrest but also pose a significant threat to the rule of law and […]
PIND Strengthens Stability in the Niger Delta Through Intercommunal Peace Initiative
To tackle the root causes of violence and foster sustainable peace in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has implemented the Intercommunal Peace Initiative across Bayelsa and Delta States. This initiative builds on the outcomes of the Intercommunal Transformative Dialogue held in January 2025, which identified shared concerns […]
PIND Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Drive Tax Reforms for MSMEs in the Niger Delta
To address the challenges of multiple taxation and unauthorized levies affecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Tax Reforms. The inaugural meeting, held on March 19, 2025, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, brought […]
PIND Empowers Women for Leadership and Livelihoods at International Women’s Day 2025
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment through its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) initiative during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) commemoration. The event, themed Towards Beijing+30: Sustaining Women’s Empowerment for Livelihoods and Leadership, focused on equipping women with vocational skills […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 23-29, 2025
This update highlights the growing threats of organized criminality and communal violence in Ondo State, with a focus on strategies for strengthening communal resilience. Recent data indicates a surge in criminal violence, rising tensions between farmers and pastoralist communities, and increasing social unrest across the state.[embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-March-23-29-2025.pdf%22] Download:
Niger Delta Annual Conflict Report: January – December 2024
In 2024, the Niger Delta experienced relative stability, with a notable decline in conflict risk and lethal violence compared to the previous year. Data indicates a 30% reduction in lethal violence, with reported fatalities dropping from 1,019 in 2023 to 713 in 2024. However, despite this progress, incidents of violence and insecurity persisted across the […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 16-22, 2025
This update highlights the rising threat of ritual killings in the Niger Delta. Recent data indicate a surge in ritual-related murders across many states in the region, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Addressing this menace requires a comprehensive approach that tackles the underlying socio-economic factors fueling these crimes.[embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-March-16-22-2025.pdf%22] Download:
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 09-15, 2025
This update highlights the persistent issue of violence against women and girls (VAWG), emphasizing the need for concrete preventive action. While data indicate a relative decline, largely due to increased awareness efforts, stakeholders must go further by addressing the underlying norms and practices that perpetuate such violence.[embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-March-09-15-2025.pdf%22] Download:
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: March 02-08, 2025
This weekly update highlights political violence in the Niger Delta, with a focus on escalating tensions and unrest in Rivers State. Politics in the region is highly contentious and often marred by violence. Recent developments have further heightened tensions, fueling political unrest, social instability, and broader insecurity in Rivers State.[embeddoc url="https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niger-Delta-Weekly-Update-March-02-08-2025.pdf%22] Download:
