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FG confirms date for commencement of 2023 census

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2023 0

This year’s National Population and Housing Census will start on May 3, the Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed. A member of the Publicity and Advocacy Committee on the 2023 National Population and Housing Census, Dr Garba Abari, made the confirmation in Abuja on Sunday when he appeared

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2023 Census: FCT Minister tasks journalists on accurate data reportage

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Ahead of the 2023 Population and Housing Census in the nation’s capital, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Malam Mohammed Bello, has charged media professionals on accurate data reporting. He also urged the journalists to support the National Population Commission (NPC), to achieve a reliable, accurate and acceptable exercise. The Minister

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2023 Census: Deployment of digital technology will ensure accuracy – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the deployment of digital technology in the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will ensure effectiveness and more accuracy in the figures. Speaking at the National Stakeholders’ Summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held at the State House, President Buhari said a “reliable, credible, […]

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Census: NPC commences pre-test exercise in Kogi

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2021 0

The National Population Commission (NPC) in Kogi on Tuesday began the Pre-test exercise in the state as part of its preparations to create good foundation for the next Population and Housing Census in Nigeria. The NPC’s Federal Commissioner in Kogi, Prof. Jimoh Isah, told journalists at a press conference in Lokoja that the exercise would […]

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FG to conduct census of businesses

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2020 0

In other to ensure accurate statistical representation, operations and contribute to policymaking for national development, the Federal Government is set to conduct a census of all businesses in the country. READ ALSO: NDIC academy recertified for training services in banking sector Mr Clem Agba, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, made

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Insecurity: Miyetti Allah to conduct census of members

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

Lafia – The Nasarawa chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) said on Tuesday that it would soon conduct the census of its members, to address the influx of criminal elements into the state. MACBAN Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Hussaini, dropped the hint in an interview in Lafia. He said the move became […]

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Kogi govt embarks on census of victims of strange disease

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2017 0

Kogi state government said it is yet to ascertain the casualty toll of the victims of the “strange disease” that has afflicted residents of parts of Yagba West local government. The government has therefore ordered further investigation so to come up with the actual number of people that died as a result of the mysterious […]