The National Population Commission (NPC) has dismissed online reports claiming its chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced 2025 as the date for Nigeria’s next population and housing census. In a statement issued by Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the Acting Director of Public Affairs, the NPC clarified that no official date has been set for the … Read more
President Tinubu approves new appointments for various agencies, including NDE, NIHSA, NPC, NALDA, NSITF, PenCom, and ICRC. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of appointments across multiple agencies and departments. The announcements were made on Saturday through statements by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri … 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
The National Population Commission (NPC) Lagos State, led by Barrister Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, visited UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office to seek support for enhancing Lagos’s Vital Registration System, with both parties emphasizing the importance of political will and collaboration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Population Commission (NPC) Lagos State, led by Honourable Federal Commissioner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Commissioner representing Osun State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Amidu Tadese, emphasized that the sensitive nature of a population census requires careful planning and should not be rushed. Speaking to newsmen in Oshogbo, Tadese mentioned that the Population and Housing Census initially scheduled for May 3-6, … Read more
Mrs. Olayinka Saidat Oladunjoye, an attorney and political leader in Epe and Lagos State, is 65 today, May 6, 2023. Her impressive strides in various leadership positions deserve celebration. Besides enjoying numerous achievements in her personal life, she has distinguished herself as a valuable public servant who has effected positive changes. EDITOR’S PICKS JAMB And … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Olayinka Oladunjoye as a federal commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC). The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, preceded the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting yesterday. Editor’s Pick: Universal Music Group Acquires Mavin Records In Deal With Don Jazzy ‘We … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has scaled the screening of the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as Federal Commissioner representing Lagos State in the National Population Commission (NPC). The successful screening exercise comes more than a month after President Bola Tinubu nominated Oladunjoye and asked … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has announced the plan to unveil a birth, death, and marriage registration portal. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Kwarra, confirmed the development during a pre-launch briefing on Monday, stating that the registration system includes all civil registrations such as birth registration, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that No fewer than 49,917 deaths have been registered with the National Population Commission this year. The figure is contained in an app called RapidSMS designed by the NPC. The RapidSMS functions as a data collection and reporting platform for online and offline birth registration and death registration. Checks by our correspondent on Thursday showed … Read more
The 2023 census had been scheduled to hold nationwide between May 3 and 7, 2023. But some people resisted the move, calling for its postponement. The Buhari-led federal government agreed with the sentiments in favour of a postponement. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and … Read more
Reports have revealed that the 2023 census may be postponed to May 2023. This is coming after the postponement of the Governorship and House of Assembly elections. According to staff at the NPC, the Census could be shifted to May 3. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Population Commission (NPC) on Thursday disclosed that … Read more
The NPC has noted that the election Postponement may affect the 2023 census. Recall that the INEC postponed the Governship and House of Assembly elections to March 18. The Census is scheduled to take place on March 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the postponement of the 2023 governorship and state assembly elections may affect … Read more
Population censuses are generally conducted every 10 years. Nigeria last held a census in 2006 and has been due another one since 2016. The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there will be a census in 2023. Eko Blog Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the census exercise will be … 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
NPC has stated that the 2023 Census will be Nigeria’s first-ever digital census. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Population Commission, NPC, on Tuesday, assured that the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will be Nigeria’s first digital census, adding that it will be the most verifiable census ever conducted in the country. The … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will be consulting the Abdulsalami Abubakar-led National Peace Committee(NPC) ahead of commencement of campaigns by political parties for the 2023 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Head of State and respected cleric, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, have been championing peaceful elections through … Read more
NPC to recruit 1m staff for 2023 census ….expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise so far EDITOR’S PICK: Police Storm Peoples Gazette Newspaper’s HQ In Abuja, Arrest 5 Staff Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano Govt Bans Tricycle Operations In The State (Full Details) EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
FG’ll recruit 1m Nigerians for 2023 census – NPC …Technology is open to manipulation, but NPC has gone a step higher by having an updated technology innovation that can prevent multiple registrations. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers … Read more
NPC gives update on population, housing census …Kwarra explained that “this call centre will serve as an information hub for a seamless interface between NPC and the public before, during, and after the census exercise. EDITOR’S PICK: Family Petitions IGP Over CP’s Release Of Suspected Murderers Of Member Lagos Demolishes Distressed Building In Bariga Lagos … Read more