The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched an Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (ECRVS) system aimed at improving the accuracy, efficiency and security of birth and death registration data across Nigeria. The launch was announced during a press briefing held in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State. Speaking during the briefing, the Federal Commissioner representing Zamfara State, Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya, described the initiative as a significant milestone in strengthening the country's civil registration system through digital technology. Magarya said the electronic platform will provide reliable population statistics to support government planning,...