Creating Safer Pathways for Women and Youth in Agriculture
For a young woman building a livelihood through farming, access to land is only the beginning. She must also be able to safely reach and work on that land, with confidence that her investment of time and effort can yield lasting benefits. This makes peace and security essential to the success of the Women in […]
PIND Partners with WACCIMA, CTPA, and Durbudee Consulting to Strengthen MSME Awareness of Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reform Acts.
As Nigeria’s tax reforms reshape the country’s tax administration and compliance landscape, it is increasingly important for businesses to understand their implications. However, many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) still require clear, practical guidance to navigate the new requirements, meet their obligations, and leverage the opportunities available within the formal economy. To help bridge […]
PIND Champions Inclusive Innovation and Opportunities for Young People at Warri Tech Summit 2026.
The Niger Delta is home to a growing community of young people, entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology professionals using technology to create opportunities and solve challenges across the region. As the digital economy expands, connecting talent, skills, investment, infrastructure, and innovation will be key to ensuring more people can participate and benefit. To contribute to this […]
PIND and Partners Welcome EU Delegation to the Niger Delta to Strengthen Peace and Development Partnerships
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) welcomed a European Union Delegation on a four-day donor mission across Bayelsa and Rivers States from September 15–18, 2025. The visit spotlighted how community-driven solutions are transforming conflict-prone areas into places of peace and opportunity. Led by Ambassador Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and [...] PIND Showcases Youth-Led Development Models at TBLF’s 2025 Career Day Conference in Calabar
To amplify youth innovation and drive sustainable employment in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) participated in the 15th Career Day Conference, organized by The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) on August 2, 2025, in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. Held under the theme “New Horizons: Bridging the Youth Employability [...] PIND and Okomu Oil Palm Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Peace and Community Development in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc (OOPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering community development, peacebuilding, and sustainable economic growth within the Niger Delta. The signing ceremony, held on 12th December 2024 in Benin, Edo State, marks a significant milestone in [...] PIND Champions Youth Employment and Local Content at the 13th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum
The 13th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2024, held in Bayelsa State from December 2–5, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore new frontiers for advancing local content in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. Under the theme, “Defining the Next Frontier for Nigerian Content Implementation," the forum emphasized the pivotal role of local [...] PIND Foundation Champions Digital Transformation and Inclusive Growth at Women in Tech Summit 3.0
The Women in Tech Summit 3.0, held on November 16, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State, served as a vibrant platform for promoting the inclusion of women in Africa’s growing tech ecosystem. This year’s theme, Empowering Women in Africa: Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Growth, set the stage for impactful discussions, collaborations, and opportunities. At the forefront […]
Spotlight on Yekeen Akinwale: Winner of the 2023 PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting
The 2023 PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting was awarded to Yekeen Akinwale, the Abuja Bureau Chief of TheCable, for his exceptional report on “How Low-Carbon, Cost-Effective Energy is Empowering Coastal Communities" in the Niger Delta. In his award-winning story, Akinwale shed light on the energy poverty faced by coastal communities like Evbuwa [...] Call for Entries: DAME-PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), invites submissions for the PIND Prize for Niger Delta Development Reporting. This special award, to be featured at the 33rd DAME, honors journalists who bring depth, insight, and innovation to reporting on sustainable development, peacebuilding, [...] 