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Census records population near 140 million

The 2006 census became Nigeria's official population baseline for planning, representation, and fiscal debates.

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Census records population near 140 million

The 2006 census became Nigeria's official population baseline for planning, representation, and fiscal debates.

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The 2006 census became Nigeria's official population baseline for planning, representation, and fiscal debates. Census politics remained sensitive across regions.

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