After billionaire Elon Musk claimed Nigeria recorded more births in 2025 than the entire European Union, Pinnacle Daily examined the data behind the debate. The findings suggest the country's biggest challenge may not be population growth, but where people live and where opportunities exist. When billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk posted that Nigeria recorded …
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 …
