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Census
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Northern Christian Leaders Advocate for Inclusion of Religion in National Census
Rev. Joseph John Hayab of the Northern Christian Association is calling on the federal government to include religious data in the next census to provide accurate demographic statistics and curb speculative political arguments.
NPC: Accurate Census Data is Vital for Nigeria’s Development
Dr. Aminu Yusuf of the National Population Commission warns that Nigeria's development relies on conducting a tech-driven census to accurately manage its youthful, 238-million-strong population.
Kwankwaso calls for immediate national census to end two decades of reliance on outdated data
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is urging the Federal Government to conduct a long-overdue national census, citing the negative impact of using 20-year-old population data on national planning.
Two Decades Without a Census: Nigeria’s Demographic Blind Spot
Twenty years have passed since Nigeria's last national census, leaving the country to rely on outdated projections for governance and planning as officials struggle to set a date for a new headcount.