Can any numbers be believed? Experts Africa Check spoke with believe the best way to arrive at reasonable estimates is to cross-reference official figures with more scientific independent studies.

For example, research carried out by Africapolis – the African arm of e-Geopolis, a global study of urban populations, which is supported by the Agence Française de Développement – provided population estimates for settlements of over 10,000 people in West Africa.

The study used a combination of satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and the largest collection of documentation on the region ever collated to come up with its figures. It is “easily the best and most detailed source” on regional urban population, according to Dr Potts.

The organisation believes that 2006 census numbers for Lagos of around 9 million were reasonable and that the state’s own estimates are overblown.

Population growth in the city appears to have been slowed in the 1980s by an IMF-inspired structural adjustment programme, with rising unemployment and higher costs of living driving many back to their cheaper towns and villages, and this has affected the figures, it says.

However the group also found the 2006 census figure for Kano city, at 2.8 million, was inflated, suggesting officials had found about half a million more people than Africapolis estimated in 2010

https://africacheck.org/factsheets/factsheet-nigerias-population-figures/


So there you go lol. Lagos and state authorities lying to the public and making up stories. There is misreporting everywhere in Nigeria--but the scope is small. For example, in the North--Kano City figure was inflated by 500,000 people...which is nothing compared to the inflation of a 9 MILLION people by Lagos.

Shame, shame.

I know you started this thread because I discredited your useless claims about religion population dynamics in Nigeria. I will surely be here again to punch holes in your foolish claims. even going by the unreliable source you qouted, Kano inflated it's population by 6.2 million and not the 500,000 you fraudulently wrote and this still buttresses my point that the northern/muslim population is grossly exaggerated in this country.

Annunaki:
I know you started this thread because I discredited your useless claims about religion population dynamics in Nigeria. I will surely be here again to punch holes in your foolish claims. even going by the unreliable source you qouted, Kano inflated it's population by 6.2 million and not the 500,000 you fraudulently wrote and this still buttresses my point that the northern/muslim population is grossly exaggerated in this country.

LOL, you didn't provide even one counter to my arguments. Everybody in that thread acknowledged that. You aren't qualified enough to even have a debate. I am qualified researcher....and you?

Everybody should check out for themselves. There you go, I have posted the thread link where you supposedly "punched holes" in my claims (although you did not even counter one...yes, one..point of mine with any evidence.)

https://www.nairaland.com/2835282/largest-religion-nigeria-islam-christianity#41537860

And Kano inflated their numbers by 500,000 as stated by the article (Kano city has population of 2.8 million according to 2006 census). Where are you getting 6.2 million number? Can you even read? I bet not because even last time you were not able to comprehend the DHS survey data and I had to spoon feed and explain it you what it meant.

Your statistical literacy is very lacking and your education level doesn't seem quite impressive going by the errors you make in your English syntax.

How old are you? 17?

fedex01:

Can any numbers be believed? Experts Africa Check spoke with believe the best way to arrive at reasonable estimates is to cross-reference official figures with more scientific independent studies.

For example, research carried out by Africapolis – the African arm of e-Geopolis, a global study of urban populations, which is supported by the Agence Française de Développement – provided population estimates for settlements of over 10,000 people in West Africa.

The study used a combination of satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and the largest collection of documentation on the region ever collated to come up with its figures. It is “easily the best and most detailed source” on regional urban population, according to Dr Potts.

The organisation believes that 2006 census numbers for Lagos of around 9 million were reasonable and that the state’s own estimates are overblown.

Population growth in the city appears to have been slowed in the 1980s by an IMF-inspired structural adjustment programme, with rising unemployment and higher costs of living driving many back to their cheaper towns and villages, and this has affected the figures, it says.

However the group also found the 2006 census figure for Kano city, at 2.8 million, was inflated, suggesting officials had found about half a million more people than Africapolis estimated in 2010

https://africacheck.org/factsheets/factsheet-nigerias-population-figures/


So there you go lol. Lagos and state authorities lying to the public and making up stories. There is misreporting everywhere in Nigeria--but the scope is small. For example, in the North--Kano City figure was inflated by 500,000 people...which is nothing compared to the inflation of a 9 MILLION people by Lagos.

Shame, shame.

Let me just quote you here before you edit this post since you are not educated enough to calculate the difference btw 9 million and 2.8 million.

fedex01:


LOL, you didn't provide even one counter to my arguments. Everybody in that thread acknowledged that. You aren't qualified enough to even have a debate. I am qualified researcher....and you?

Everybody should check out for themselves. There you go, I have posted the thread link where you supposedly "punched holes" in my claims (although you did not even counter one...yes, one..point of mine with any evidence.)

https://www.nairaland.com/2835282/largest-religion-nigeria-islam-christianity#41537860

And Kano inflated their numbers by 500,000 as stated by the article (Kano city has population of 2.8 million according to 2006 census). Where are you getting 6.2 million number? Can you even read? I bet not because even last time you were not able to comprehend the DHS survey data and I had to spoon feed and explain it you what it meant.

Your statistical literacy is very lacking and your education level doesn't seem quite impressive going by the errors you make in your English syntax.

How old are you? 17?

I didn't punch holes in your spurious claims yet I traumatised you enough to make you start another thread to state your case after you had been beaten blue and black in the previous thread You call yourself a qualified researcher yet you can't do simple arithmetic calculations your parents honestly need to ask for a refund for all the money wasted in sending you to school.

Annunaki:


Let me just quote you here before you edit this post since you are not educated enough to calculate the difference btw 9 million and 2.8 million.

LOL, dumbass---these is a difference between Kano city and Kano state. You are such an idiot that I consistently have to explain things to you.

2.8m is the number for Kano city..while 9 million is the number for Kano state. Now you get it, child?

Annunaki:


I didn't punch holes in your spurious claims yet I traumatised you enough to make you start another thread to state your case after you had been beaten blue and black in the previous thread You call yourself a qualified researcher yet you can't do simple arithmetic calculations your parents honestly need to ask for a refund for all the money wasted in sending you to school.

Lol, only one traumatized is you---hence you are acting as an insecure teenager girl throwing tantrums.

Everybody in that thread acknowledged that you were being an idiot and gave no evidence to counter my claims. While I have been consistently giving sources, neutral links, and credible data to support my claims. You were the one who believed Lagos population to be 18 million--so I debunked you there (you ran away and didn't respond, remember? lol)---and now I have opened this thread to dispel the myth of 18million Lagos.

Satellite images and biometric data analysis reveals that Lagos population was near 10m in 2006 and not 20 million, as poor cheats stated it to be.

How embarrassing! LOL..

fedex01:


LOL, you didn't provide even one counter to my arguments. Everybody in that thread acknowledged that. You aren't qualified enough to even have a debate. I am qualified researcher....and you?

Everybody should check out for themselves. There you go, I have posted the thread link where you supposedly "punched holes" in my claims (although you did not even counter one...yes, one..point of mine with any evidence.)

https://www.nairaland.com/2835282/largest-religion-nigeria-islam-christianity#41537860

And Kano inflated their numbers by 500,000 as stated by the article (Kano city has population of 2.8 million according to 2006 census). Where are you getting 6.2 million number? Can you even read? I bet not because even last time you were not able to comprehend the DHS survey data and I had to spoon feed and explain it you what it meant.

Your statistical literacy is very lacking and your education level doesn't seem quite impressive going by the errors you make in your English syntax.

How old are you? 17?

Please, stop insulting 17 year olds.

CoolUsername:


Please, stop insulting 17 year olds.

LOL.

Lagos na overcrowded pond

fedex01:

Can any numbers be believed? Experts Africa Check spoke with believe the best way to arrive at reasonable estimates is to cross-reference official figures with more scientific independent studies.

For example, research carried out by Africapolis – the African arm of e-Geopolis, a global study of urban populations, which is supported by the Agence Française de Développement – provided population estimates for settlements of over 10,000 people in West Africa.

The study used a combination of satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and the largest collection of documentation on the region ever collated to come up with its figures. It is “easily the best and most detailed source” on regional urban population, according to Dr Potts.

The organisation believes that 2006 census numbers for Lagos of around 9 million were reasonable and that the state’s own estimates are overblown.

Population growth in the city appears to have been slowed in the 1980s by an IMF-inspired structural adjustment programme, with rising unemployment and higher costs of living driving many back to their cheaper towns and villages, and this has affected the figures, it says.

However the group also found the 2006 census figure for Kano city, at 2.8 million, was inflated, suggesting officials had found about half a million more people than Africapolis estimated in 2010

https://africacheck.org/factsheets/factsheet-nigerias-population-figures/


So there you go lol. Lagos and state authorities lying to the public and making up stories. There is misreporting everywhere in Nigeria--but the scope is small. For example, in the North--Kano City figure was inflated by 500,000 people...which is nothing compared to the inflation of a 9 MILLION people by Lagos.

Shame, shame.

And if I may ask, why is this thread created in the religion section?

Kdamilola:


And if I may ask, why is this thread created in the religion section?

Because the tout is trying to promote the islamic agenda.

Kdamilola:


And if I may ask, why is this thread created in the religion section?

Because the census 2016 is coming and the controversy regarding including ethnic and religious background in the census questions will rise again.

Lets be honest..if the Christian South will act as cheats and liers...and will inflate their numbers by MILLIONS just in one state (as demonstrated in Lagos)--then how come we can trust the census numbers...especially in regards to ethnic/tribal and religious adherence figures?

I am not here to promote any agenda (as the child-like poster blabbered above). I am just here to highlight basic problems with the whole census process and how its a nation-wide problem (North and South both do it. However, in South's example, the inflation is SO large that it will give a complete false picture--if implemented)

Annunaki:


Because the tout is trying to promote the islamic agenda.

No, its you who has Christian agenda and hence you can't debate with logic and evidence but resort to throwing insults and perpetuating evangelist lies and propaganda.

Please, let serious members have serious discussion and you play with your dolls.

are you kidding Me??

Before attacking people, you should do well yo get your facts right. The 2006 census put Lagos state population was 9million, not 20m. in 2006 Lagos state conducted another census in Lagos state alone which brought the population to 21m.

fedex01:


Lol, only one traumatized is you---hence you are acting as an insecure teenager girl throwing tantrums.

Everybody in that thread acknowledged that you were being an idiot and gave no evidence to counter my claims. While I have been consistently giving sources, neutral links, and credible data to support my claims. You were the one who believed Lagos population to be 18 million--so I debunked you there (you ran away and didn't respond, remember? lol)---and now I have opened this thread to dispel the myth of 18million Lagos.

Satellite images and biometric data analysis reveals that Lagos population was near 10m in 2006 and not 20 million, as poor cheats stated it to be.

How embarrassing! LOL..

Amberon:
are you kidding Me??

Before attacking people, you should do well yo get your facts right. The 2006 census put Lagos state population was 9million, not 20m. in 2006 Lagos state conducted another census in Lagos state alone which brought the population to 21m.

That's exactly my point.

So the federal census revealed Lagos state population to be around 9 million while Lagos state did their own survey and put the number around 18. So which one is the correct figure?

The answer is 9 million. From independent research and satellite data--it shows that Lagos has a population of 9 million.

So where am I wrong?

the 2006 federal census figure of Lagos was 9m.
The 2013 internal Lagos state census figure was 21million... do you understand that now??

7 years was enough for any population to grow immensely. mind you that 2006 census was a scam. it put Rivers state population at 5m which is a big lie because the enumerators left out entire estetes and communities.

fedex01:


That's exactly my point.

So the federal census revealed Lagos state population to be around 9 million while Lagos state did their own survey and put the number around 18. So which one is the correct figure?

The answer is 9 million. From independent research and satellite data--it shows that Lagos has a population of 9 million.

So where am I wrong?

Amberon:
the 2006 federal census figure of Lagos was 9m.
The 2013 internal Lagos state census figure was 21million... do you understand that now??

7 years was enough for any population to grow immensely. mind you that 2006 census was a scam. it put Rivers state population at 5m which is a big lie because the enumerators left out entire estetes and communities.

Ok but I was talking about how Lagos authorities put their population at 18 million in 2006! (which was a lie, offcourse).

That's my main point..

And what do you think about this?

https://www.nairaland.com/2835282/largest-religion-nigeria-islam-christianity#41537860

fedex01:


Ok but I was talking about how Lagos authorities put their population at 18 million in 2006! (which was a lie, offcourse).

That's my main point..

And what do you think about this?

https://www.nairaland.com/2835282/largest-religion-nigeria-islam-christianity#41537860

that's a blatant lie. exaggeration at its peak.

Amberon:




that's a blatant lie. exaggeration at its peak.

Exactly my point.

The federal census found Lagos population to be 9 million in 2006. However, the state authorities of Lagos conducted their own census in 2006 and said the actual population was 18 million in 2006 lol. Lying idiots were proven wrong via satellite pictures and scientific analysis by French experts.

That's why I opened this thread.

Hmmm.