The rapidly growing population strains Nigeria's resources and environment in various ways, including deforestation, soil degradation, water scarcity, challenges of urbanisation, and climate change (Ahmed and Aliyu, 2019). Jan 26, 2025 · While Nigeria’spopulation leaps, countries known for their huge population figures are slowing down to manage the associated strains on their economy, ecology, and infrastructure. Nigeria's rapidly growing population presents both challenges and opportunities. Effective planning and investment in education, healthcare, and infrastructure are essential to harness the potential of this demographic shift. Mar 4, 2026 · Nigeria’s urban population has expanded from fewer than seven million people in 1960 to over 128 million in 2024. Nearly half of these urban residents live in slums. By 2050, about 70 per... Oct 18, 2025 · Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, has projected that Nigeria’spopulation will grow by about 130 million by the year 2050. Banga made the projection during the 2025 Annual...
