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The male population in Nigeria according to the 2006 population census was approximately 73 million.
It is alleged that leading up to Nigeria's independence, the British skewed the census numbers for the purpose of favoring the northern political elite and their interests. Nigeria declared independence in 1960.
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A census is taken for the purpose of realigning congressional districts based on changes in population. This ensures that each district has a similar number of residents and that representation in Congress is proportional to the population.
it helps us to know the inhabitant in a country
The Census of 2010 is important because both the allocation of Congressional representatives and of Federal grants is based on the population of states and cities.
The Census data helps determine the allocation of federal funding for programs that support schools, such as Title I grants, special education services, and school lunch programs. By accurately counting everyone in Judith's community, the school can receive the appropriate resources to better serve its students.
the last population census in NIgeria was held in 2006 and the population was estimated at 150,000,000 {one hundred and fifty million people} therby making Nigeria the 8th most populated country in the world.
population census is defined as over head counting of people, propaties from one place to another.
H. Bertram Cox has written: 'Census of Nigeria, 1931' -- subject(s): Statistics, Census, 1931, Population
Nigerian population, 2014, is estimated at 158,310,000