Tag: Census, fowl, mecca, Nigeria
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...
Direct Entry registration to continue after 2023 UTME, national census — JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of deadline of the ongoing Direct Entry (DE) registration for candidates seeking...
IPOB asks Igbos to return home for census
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged Ndigbo living in Lagos and other parts of the country to return home to be counted during the forthcoming...
Is 2023 census necessary?
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is preparing for another round of population census rendezvous. Thanks be to God! But, if, at least, we must learn from past...
Nigeria holds census May 3-5
The Federal Government has announced that the National Population and Housing Census will begin on 3rd May 2023 and last till May 5. Dr. Garba Abari, a member of...
Census shifted to May 2023-FG
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the 2023 population and housing census earlier scheduled for March 29 has been shifted to May 2023....
FG to spend N400bn on 2023 Census
The National Population Commission (NPC), says more than N400 billion has been earmarked for the 2023 Census. Mr Jick Lawrence, Head, NPC Public Affairs...
National Census to hold March 29
The National Population Commission (NPC) has fixed the national population and housing census for March 29 to April 1, 2023. Nasir Kwarra, NPC Chairman, disclosed...
NPC to hire two million for 2023 census
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it will engage two million Nigerians to perform the 2023 census. Mr Ayodeji Ajayi, the Federal Commissioner, representing...
Why the 2023 population census must be postponed
By Michael Owhoko Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in...
