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The first census to take place after Nigerian independence was the 1962 census. [2] It was also the first to take place simultaneously across the entire country. [ 1 ] However, this census was highly contentious because its results would determine parliamentary representation, revenue allocation, and how many employees the civil service would ...
The 1962 population census complied with the principle of simultaneity, and held in May 1962. ... The increase in Nigeria's population by 24 million in 10 years made ...
Censuses during independence were taken 1962, 1963, 1973, 1991 and 2006. The results of the 1962 census were considered inaccurate enough that a new census was ordered on February 19, 1963. [20] The results from 1973 and 2006 were highly disputed, but no recounts were taken.
1962 crisis in Nigeria. Incumbents. Monarch: ... a Western Region party led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, split into two, resulting in a crisis in western Nigeria. [1]
Evelyn Irons (1961), "Lagos", Nigeria, Garden City, N.Y: N. Doubleday, OL 5817574M (children's book) Historical events: Lagos and environs, 1862-1962. Lagos: Federal Census Office. 1962. OCLC 48631290. Peter Marris (1962). Family and social change in an African city: a study of rehousing in Lagos. Reports of the Institute of Community Studies ; 5.
Nigerian Daily Express reported on 3 March 1964, "On attainment of Independence in 1960, our first attempt to ascertain the population of Nigeria was the census exercise in 1962. The then Chairman of the Census Commission was J. J. Warren. The result of the census showed that Northern Nigeria was half a million less in population than the South.
Pages in category "1962 in Nigeria" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The total population in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to increase to almost one billion people, making it the most populated region outside of South-Central Asia. [30] According to the United Nations, the population of Nigeria will reach 375 million by 2050. Nigeria might then be the 3rd most populous country in the world.