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Nigeria hits 20 years without census
Twenty years after its last population and housing census, Nigeria finds itself in an unusual position: governing one of Africa's largest populations without a current official count of how many people actually live within its borders. The post Nigeria hits 20 years without census appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AllAfrica
· Jun 30, 2026
Nigeria: Nigeria Hits 20 Years Without Census
[Vanguard] Twenty years after its last population and housing census, Nigeria finds itself in an unusual position: governing one of Africa's largest populations without a current official count of how many people actually live within its borders.
Vanguard News
· Jul 12, 2026
Nigeria cannot plan for population it does not count, says NPC
By Folarin Kehinde The National Population Commission (NPC) has stressed the importance of a credible, technology-driven Population and Housing Census, saying Nigeria cannot effectively plan or allocate resources without accurate population data. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, stated this in Abuja during a press briefing ahead of the 2026 World Population Day. [] The post Nigeria cannot plan for population it does not count, says NPC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians who are yet to register for a National Identity Number (NIN) to do so, saying accurate population records are essential for effective national planning and improved service delivery. In a message to mark this year’s World Population Day, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said Nigeria’s growing population makes [] ‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu
The Independent
· Jun 27, 2026
Cape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockouts
The African country with a population of just over 500,000 have made it to the round of 32
World Politics Review
· Jul 7, 2026
Nigeria’s Democracy Is at Risk of Dying Without a Single Shot Fired
Ahead of next year’s election, the country’s ruling political class has consolidated power, ignoring the frustrations of Nigeria’s electorate. The post Nigeria’s Democracy Is at Risk of Dying Without a Single Shot Fired appeared first on World Politics Review.
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Related coverage for "Nigeria hits 20 years without census": AllAfrica — Nigeria: Nigeria Hits 20 Years Without Census. Vanguard News — Nigeria cannot plan for population it does not count, says NPC. Daily Post Nigeria — ‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu. The Independent — Cape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockouts. World Politics Review — Nigeria’s Democracy Is at Risk of Dying Without a Single Shot Fired