Civic tech platform Tracka has raised the alarm over the disbursement of N129.5 billion for Nigeria’s suspended 2023 population census without any published results, accusing the National Population Commission (NPC) of failing to account for the funds and breaching the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. BudgIT Foundation disclosed the findings in a statement on Thursday, …
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has expressed the ministry’s readiness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) on community mobilisation and sensitisation of women to participate actively in NPC initiatives. The Minister disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the NPC led by its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, …
Nigeria has historically faced significant lapses in population data collection, including underreporting, poor record-keeping, and inconsistent methodologies. These gaps have hindered effective decision-making and skewed national statistics, affecting planning for housing, education, healthcare, and employment. As Dr. Aminu Yusuf officially assumes office as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), following his swearing-in by President …
