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Census controversy in Nigeria independence

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 11/8/2022

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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∙ 10y ago

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List the male population in Nigeria according to the 2006 population census?

The male population in Nigeria according to 2006 census is 71,709,859.

Why is it so hard to conduct a census in nigeria?

because the census there are inconclusive

Are there any special celebrations in Nigeria?

Nigeria Independence Day

When did Nigeria got her independence?

Nigeria got her independence in October 1 1960.

When is Nigeria Independence Day?

Nigeria independence day is october 1st every year.

Who moved the motion for Nigeria's independence?

The man that moved the Nigeria independence motion in 1953 was chief Anthony Enahoro

Why was the 1991 census so important to the people of Nigeria?

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Which africam state got independence from Nigeria 1967?

Zimbabwe got its independence from nigeria. -Rouba Aasar a 7th grader

Who was Nigeria first black leader after independence?

easy: nkrumahNOT so easy -He was Ghana's first President -NOTHING to do with Nigeria ! - Nigeria's first leader after independence was Nnamdi Azikiwe.

Who gave Nigeria its independence?

Britain

Who claimed nigeria's independence?

jesus.

When was nigeria's 2nd independence?

on the 1979