Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

May 29, 2020

Gang Violence in Cross River State | May 24-30, 2020

  This weekly update looks at gang violence in the Niger Delta with a particular focus on Cross River state. Gang violence is a prevailing security […]
May 29, 2020

[Policy Brief] Dirty fuel: an analysis of official and unofficial petroleum products in the Niger Delta

  Official fuel quality regulation must be enforced to stem widespread toxic air quality in Nigeria. Research in the Niger Delta suggests that low quality, highly […]
May 19, 2020

Dirty diesel, petrol, and kerosene; the toxic trio for Nigerians’ lungs and livelihoods

  SDN today reveals research that suggests low quality, highly toxic fuels are sold to Nigeria by international commodity traders. These traders exploit Nigeria’s weak and […]
May 19, 2020

NDC Statement on the Appointment of Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as Chief Of Staff to the Nigerian President

  Friday, 15th May, 2020 | Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt The attention of the Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has been drawn to the appointment of […]
May 19, 2020

Niger Delta Quarterly Conflict Tracker – Q1 2020

  The Niger Delta Peace and conflict landscape remained largely unchanged during the first quarter of 2020. There were no significant changes in the trends and […]
May 15, 2020

Kidnapping in Bayelsa State | May 10-16, 2020

  Recent trends indicate a resurgence of kidnapping for ransom in Bayelsa state. Kidnapping is increasingly becoming frequent and geographically dispersed in the state. According to […]
May 15, 2020

Nigeria surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 cases after testing 0.016% of Population

  In its daily report, the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that Nigeria has now recorded a total of 5162 confirmed COVID-19 cases after […]
May 15, 2020

Akwa Ibom to inaugurate COVID-19 Task Force in 31 LGAs | Niger Delta COVID-19 Update

  Akwa Ibom Government has concluded arrangements to inaugurate COVID-19 Emergency Response Task Force in all the 31 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner […]
May 8, 2020

Dayo Ibitoye: After COVID-19, innovative financing will be needed to solve Africa’s health problems

  There are now over two million COVID-19 cases globally, and about 30,000 confirmed cases in Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that at best […]
April 30, 2020

Rivers State University to commence Online classes on May 4 | Niger Delta COVID-19 Update

  Following the lockdown occasioned by the spread of coronavirus, the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, will on Monday, May 4, 2020, begin its online academic […]
April 30, 2020

Delta relaxes lockdown, continues dusk-to-dawn curfew | Niger Delta COVID-19 Update

  Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday announced the relaxation of lockdown declared on April 1, 2020, as part of measures to check the […]
April 30, 2020

Akwa Ibom confirms 12 cases, revises 2020 budget | Niger Delta COVID-19 Update

  Chairman of Akwa Ibom State COVID-19 Committee and Secretary to State Government (SSG), Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, has said the state has been making significant strides […]