The National Population Commission (NPC), has said that the mentally-deranged, homeless people and every living being in Nigeria would be counted in the upcoming 2023 housing and population counting. Prince Diran Iyantan, the NPC Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State, said…
*Police arraign man who slapped cop in Lagos (Punch)*Lagos to host real estate market conference (Nation)
Police arraign man who slapped cop in Lagos (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has charged a man who allegedly slapped a police officer to court. The command said the unnamed man slapped the police officer twice on December 6,…
*Uber, Bolt drivers face uncertain future as Lagos begins new regulations (Guardian) *Tanker drivers to begin strike in Lagos (DailyTrust)
Uber, Bolt drivers face uncertain future as Lagos begins new regulations (Guardian) Respite for drivers on e-hailing services will end later in August when Lagos State Government’s new regulations for ride-hailing services take effect. Under the new regulations, which were…
Birth registration: How population officials milk mothers dry (ICRNigeria)
Birth registration is the first step towards recognising a child’s inalienable right as a human being, but unfortunately, statistics have shown that Nigeria is still grappling with achieving universal registration of births. Adetola Bademosi with supports from the Ford Foundation…
Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of 23 NPC members (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate to confirm the appointments of 23 members of the National Population Commission. In separate letters, which were read by President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, at the plenary on Tuesday, Buhari also…