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NPC puts Nigeria’s population at 198m

Duruiheoma said: “Nigeria remains the most populous in Africa, the seventh globally with an estimated population of over 198 million. Chairman of NPC, Mr Eze Duruiheoma, stated this in New York while ...
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Nigeria’s population growth could increase poverty, economists warn

An economist, Dr. Paul Alaje, has warned that Nigeria’s failure to manage its fast-growing population could worsen poverty and inequality. Speaking on ARISE News on Tuesday, Alaje, chief Economist at ...
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World Bank: Nigeria’s population surge may fuel unrest

The World Bank President, Ajay Banga, has warned that without deliberate and coordinated global action, the growing population of young people could become a source of instability rather than a ...
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Nigeria leads African countries responsible for half of the world's population boom

Nigeria is expected to grow from its current estimated population of 180 million to 300 million by the year 2050. As already reported, Nigeria is set to jump from seventh and become the third most ...
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Nigeria’s population can be a viable asset if properly managed, says Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said Nigeria’s huge population could be converted into a positively impactful national asset if policy formulators designed an effective economic framework ...