Tag: Census
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NPC spends N200bn for 2023 census preparation
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has spent about N200 billion to prepare for the 2023 population and housing census. This is part of the N800 billion it expected from the Federal Government as total budget,
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The Fowl of Mecca and Nigeria’s Census Palaver – By Azu Ishiekwene
We have a measurement problem eloquently illustrated in a Yoruba tale about a Mecca has-been. The fellow in this tale had just returned from a pilgrimage to Mecca, apparently the first to do so in his community. Upon his return, folks were understandably curious and wanted to know about the Holy Land.
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Nigeria, Africa’s giant advancing backward – By Owei Lakemfa
Census is very serious business as it requires the general mobilisation of the populace. In many cases, the nation is placed under an emergency. One of the earliest accounts of census was given by Dr Luke in his Gospel in which he wrote that Emperor Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the…
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NPC explains last minute census postponement
The National Population Commission (NPC) says the 2023 Population and Housing Census was postponed due to government’s transition programme and the post-election mood in the country.
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Obi supports FG over postponement of Census
Presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for postponing the national census. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday approved the postponement of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census earlier scheduled for between May 3 and May 7. The exercise was postponed to a date to be…
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Why Buhari approved postponement of 2023 Census
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census earlier scheduled for between May 3 and May 7.
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Finally, Buhari approves postponement of 2023 Census
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, earlier scheduled for 3-7 May 2023, to a date to be determined by the incoming Administration. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a statement issued and signed by Alhaji Lai Mohammed Honourable Minister of Information and Culture. The President gave…
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Court refuses to grant request seeking to stop census
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, declined a request seeking an order of court to stop the 2023 Census slated to hold from May 3 to May 5.
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Census: NPC postpones training for Enumerators, Supervisors
The National Population Commission (NPC) has postponed indefinitely, the training for Enumerators and Supervisors earlier slated for April 13. Dr. Ipalibo Harry, Chairman Census Committee disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday.