This update highlights climate-induced disasters in the Niger Delta, focusing on rainstorms and flooding. The region is especially vulnerable to floods due to its low-lying topography. In its 2025 Annual Flood Outlook, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) predicted flooding across 30 states, including all the states in the Niger Delta. Loading... Taking too long? [...]
This update spotlights organized crime in the Niger Delta, focusing on gang violence in Bayelsa State. Clashes between rival cult gangs have become a major driver of insecurity and communal tensions. Recent data shows a rise in cult-related violence across the state, marked by brutal attacks, targeted killings, and a growing atmosphere of fear. Loading... [...]
This weekly update highlights growing risks of communal unrest and potential disruptions to economic activities in Delta State. Recent incidents, including the shutdown of key economic facilities by pro testing youths, rising ethnic tensions, and mass demonstrations over insecurity, reflect escalating grievances and tensions across the state. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in [...]
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 [...]
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This update highlights climate-induced disasters in the Niger Delta, focusing on rainstorms and flooding. The region is especially vulnerable to floods due to its low-lying topography. In its 2025 Annual Flood Outlook, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) predicted flooding across 30 states, including all the states in the Niger Delta. Loading... Taking too long? [...] 