Tag: npc
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2018 Census: No going back on preparations, NPC tells Dogara
The Chairman of the National Population Commission, NPC, Eze Duruiheoma, has said despite calls in some quarters for a postponement of the proposed 2018 census, the Commission will go ahead with scheduled plans. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Duruiheoma was reacting to calls by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara to postpone the census…
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2018 census to cost N272bn – NPC
The proposed 2018 national population census will cost an estimated N272bn, the Director-General of the National Population Commission, Dr. Ghaji Bello, has said. Bello told a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in New York that the Federal Government was expected to fund the exercise by only 51 per cent while the international donor…
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Osinbajo swears in five NPC commissioners
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday swore in five commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The event was held at the Council Chamber before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. Those who took oath of office were Eyitayo Oyetunji, Benedict Ukpong, Haliru Bala, Patricia Iyanya and Gloria…
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Senate confirms 5 board members for NPC
The Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of five persons to serve on the board of National Population Commission (NPC). The approval follows the committee’s report which was submitted to committee of the whole by Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi representing Kaduna North Senatorial district. In the report, the committee submitted that the nominees, having passed through…