Over N400bn census equipment lie waste in 36 states, FCT
The Federal Government may lose over N400 billion if the technical equipment and accessories procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) are allowed to waste […]
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Only under-18 will be issued birth certificate — NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) says birth certificates will not be issued to persons older than 18 years of age. The NPC State Director […]
Tinubu approves 20 Federal commissioners of NPC
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of twenty (20) qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in […]
Reps probe N200bn expenditure on postponed 2023 census
The House of Representatives has said it would probe the N200 billion expended on the postponed 2023 census by the National Population Commission (NPC). […]
President Buhari postpones 2023 Census
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census earlier scheduled for between May 3 and May 7. The […]
IPOB not a threat to 2023 census in southeast – NPC
Outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will not be a threat to the 2023 national population and housing census scheduled to from May 3 to […]
FEC approves N15.3bn to install ICT components for 2023 Census
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved two contracts worth N15.3 billion for the supply an installation of information and communication technology (ICT) components […]
Is the 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 experiences, then, […]
Conducting reliable, acceptable census our priority – NPC Chairman
The National Population Commission (NPC) has restated its commitment to conducting accurate, reliable and acceptable census that will be used for development planning and interventions. […]
2023 census will eliminate fraud, multiple counting — Commissioner
A Federal Commissioner representing Rivers in the board of National Population Commission, Dr Ipalibo Harry, said the digitisation of the planned 2023 census would eliminate […]
Fact-Check: NPC not recruiting for 2023 census
CLAIM: A website impersonating the National Population Commission (NPC) is inviting people through social media to apply for job opportunities through NPC Recruitment 2022/2023 portal. […]
2023 population census will be credible —NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) on Friday assured that it would not leave stone unturned in its bid to conduct a credible national census in […]
NPC to recruit 3m Nigerians for 2023 census- Official
The National Population Commission (NPC) on Wednesday said it would recruit three million ad hoc staff for the 2023 population census. Dr Abdulmalik Durunguwa, NPC […]
National Population Commission inaugurates Technical Working Group for 2022 census
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In furtherance of preparatory activities for the conduct of the 2022 Population and Housing Census, the National Population Commission has […]
VATLAD urges National Assembly to reject N705b budgeted by INEC, NPC
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy (VATLAD), has called on National Assembly to without delay, totally reject and throw out […]