The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Kwarra, has revealed plans to conduct Nigeria’s long-awaited Population and Housing Census in 2025, marking nearly two decades since the last census was conducted in 2006. Kwarra made the announcement during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development, … Read more
Seventeen months into his administration, President Bola Tinubu has yet to announce a date for Nigeria’s much-anticipated National Population and Housing Census, causing growing concern among stakeholders over the potential impact on national planning and governance. This delay follows the indefinite postponement of the 2023 census by former President Muhammadu Buhari, leaving the responsibility to … Read more
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, has promised to support the National Population Commission to establish more birth registration centres in Nigeria. The UNICEF Chief of Lagos Field Office, Mrs. Celine Lafoucriere made this pledge when a delegation of the NPC Lagos State, led by Barrister Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, visited her office. EDITOR’S … Read more
Tinubu chaired the FEC meeting in Abuja on Monday. Attendees included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and other top officials. The meeting, the fifth since January, is anticipated to address pressing national issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu chaired the Federal Executive Council meeting at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has assured that plans are still in the pipeline to hold the planned national population census in the country this year. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Identity and Population, Senator Abdul Ningi, gave the update yesterday while speaking during the screening of 17 of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of twenty qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said nine current Federal Commissioners are being appointed for a second term in office, while eleven are newly … Read more
Tinubu will determine the date for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census, according to the Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission, Hon. Ejike Eze. The commission has made extensive preparations, including digital advancements, staff training, and advocacy campaigns. The upcoming census aims to provide accurate data for national planning, policy formulation, and addressing … Read more
Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, was kidnapped by gunmen in Rivers State. After spending five days in captivity, she has been released and the police are investigating to apprehend the kidnappers. It is unclear if any ransom was paid for her release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Commissioner … Read more
The National Population Commission has advised Nigerian citizens to not bother traveling to respective State of Origin ahead of the forthcoming census. This comes from the spokesman of the commission, Mr. Isiaka Yahaya in an interview with PUNCH. The commission stresses to have measures in place to prevent malpractices during the affair. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagos residents to ensure they are counted during the 2023 census. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all Lagos residents to participate fully in the 2023 Population and Housing Census by cooperating with the National Population Commission (NPC) officials and committees set up by … Read more
Lagos government is set to hold a stakeholders summit on the 2023 population census. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to ensure the smooth and seamless conduct of the 2023 population and housing census in the state in 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Vacate Roads Or Face Sanctions, Lagos Govt … Read more