Over N400bn census equipment lie waste in 36 states, FCT – Investigation
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 in warehouses spread in 36…
We are ready for 2023 census, NPC declares
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Anambra State has said it’s prepared to deliver credible, reliable and acceptable 2023 Population and Housing Census despite its postponement by the federal government….
Baba, abeg, free us, by Tunde Olusunle
It is just fitting that several words and expressions which etymology derive from Nigeria, have found their ways into global dictionaries. As at 2020, nearly 30 such inventions had been…
NPC gives reasons for last minute census postponement
The National Population Commission (NPC) says the 2023 Population and Housing Census was postponed due to government’s transition programme and the post-election mood in the country. Dr Inuwa Jalingo, the…
Gov. Ortom commends President Buhari on census postponementÂ
 Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for directing that the 2023 National Population Census be postponed. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special…
JAMB gives fresh update on Direct Entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has announced the extension of deadline of the ongoing Direct Entry (DE) registration for candidates seeking admissions into universities. This is contained in a…
NPC Commissioner predicts most reliable, hitch-free census
Alhaji Chiso Dattijo, the National Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Sokoto State, has urged the organisation’s Special Work Force (SWF) to ensure efficiency and teamwork during the…
Leo Stan Ekeh and Nigerian Dream, By Bisi Olaoye
The world daily empties into America to chase the American Dream. Even Nigerians do. But there is also the Nigerian Dream. One man who epitomises this is tech mogul, Leo…
2023 Census to gulp N400bn; 800,000 PDAs to be deployed – official
By Martha Nyam The National Population Commission (NPC), says more than N400 billion has been earmarked for the 2023 Census. Mr Jick Lawrence, Head, NPC Public Affairs Department in Plateau,…
FG awards over N85bn Census Contract to tech giant Zinox Technologies
The Federal Government through the National Population Commission (NPC) has signed a landmark deal with Nigeria’s leading integrated technology brand, Zinox, for the supply of the tech components and other…