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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
In early October 2024, the Ford Foundation and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) came together for two days of meaningful discussions to deepen their long-standing partnership and explore fresh opportunities for collaboration in the Niger Delta. What began as a field visit quickly evolved into strategic dialogues that promise to…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – PIND Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable development in the Niger Delta, recently hosted a pivotal Dialogue and Experience Sharing Forum under its Bridges Project. This event was strategically designed to advance the implementation of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, focusing specifically on the integration and empowerment of…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently participated in the launch events for Serendib Capital’s new offices in Port Harcourt and Warri, Delta State. The launch represents a significant milestone in the collaboration between PIND and Serendib Capital, emphasizing their shared commitment to advancing environmental and socio-economic development in Nigeria’s Niger…
In today’s competitive job market, mentorship and skill development are critical elements in the development of young professionals. The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is committed to fostering youth development in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region by offering the required support and resources needed for them to succeed. This commitment was…
As a key implementer of the U.S. Government-led Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA), which aims to facilitate access to renewable energy for healthcare centers in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) attended the launch of the European Union-funded Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP), implemented…