FG: Nigeria needs $869 billion to conduct the 2023 census

Dates for the census: The largest population in Africa's 774 local government units will take part between March 29 and April 2, 2023. Nigeria's current census budget is as follows: It is, nevertheless, significant that the government has already obtained ₦291.5 billion (46%) in funding for this goal, and has additional plans to establish a basket fund to collate donations and commitments towards the fulfilment of this essential initiative. How the funds are to be utilized: In his speech, Minister Agba described the particular allocation of the $869 billion budget, explaining that $626 billion, or almost $1.36 billion, will be used for the actual census, while $527 million will be used for activities that take place after the census. Nigeria's current population: UNFPA currently estimates Nigeria's population to be approximately 216 million. Based on statistical projections, it is expected that Nigeria's population will double to 400 million people by 2050 if the country continues on its current trajectory.