Nigerian lawmakers push for a national census in 2025, citing outdated population data.

Nigerian lawmakers are urging President Bola Tinubu to conduct a national census in 2025, citing the need for accurate population data for planning. The last official census was in 2006, and reliance on foreign estimates has raised concerns about security and development. The Senate Committee on National Identity and Population plans to engage the president formally, emphasizing the importance of up-to-date population figures before the 2027 elections.

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