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Australia’s population passes 27 million milestone after post-pandemic migration boost

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There are now more than 27 million people calling Australia home – a quick jump of 1 million people in less than two years thanks to post-pandemic overseas migration.

The national population grew by 2.3% to 27.1 million in the year ending 31 March, according to new data released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.

Since 2007, it has grown on average by a million about every two-and-three-quarter years.

The 27 million milestone took just one-and-three-quarter years, which Phil Browning, the ABS demography director, said was “far quicker than the average”.

It was also quicker than population growth for the previous milestone of 25 million to 26 million, which took just shy of four years, from September 2018 to June 2022. This plateau is attributable to Covid-era lockdowns.

When the border opened post-pandemic, net overseas migration increased in “fairly large numbers,” Browning said.

Overseas migration made up 83% of the past year’s population growth.

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Net overseas migration – counting both people who have entered and left Australia – was 509,800 people. Students made up a “sizeable chunk” of that, Browning said.

“That’s down from a peak of 559,900 in September 2023 … but it’s still high,” he said.

Annual natural increase – counting both births and deaths – was 105,500 people.

“Natural increase is not moving a whole lot, and overseas migration is the significant driver,” Browning said.

The total fertility rate sits at about 1.6 births per woman, which Browning described as “historically, fairly low”. “We don’t know if that will continue or not, but it doesn’t show any signs of going up or down at the moment.”

Every state and territory had positive population growth. Western Australian had the largest, at 3.1%, and Tasmania the lowest, at 0.4%.

The next milestone of 28 million is projected for 2027.

The ABS has predicted Australia’s population could hit 30 million by the year 2033.

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Trailer crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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April 18, 2025

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Traffic was brought to a standstill on the outbound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning following a trailer accident near the Berger axis in Lagos State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours, involved a lone trailer transporting a container that overturned and completely obstructed the outward-bound carriageway.

As of the time of filing this report, vehicular movement had been halted for over an hour, with the traffic gridlock extending from the Berger Bridge to the Old Toll Gate near 7Up.

The disruption has forced some motorists to drive against traffic on the inward-bound lane, further compounding the congestion.

Emergency response teams were yet to fully clear the obstruction and restore normal flow as of press time.

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NAF strikes several terrorists’ enclaves in Sambisa, Southern Tumbus

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April 17, 2025

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The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says its personnel, under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, on April 15, 2025, executed 2 highly successful air interdiction missions, targeting terrorist strongholds in Borno State’s Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.in a statement said the first strike occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents.

Intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the area.

It said several structures, some equipped with solar panels, were identified as active terrorist hubs.

Nigerian Air Force assets carried out a precision strike on the location, eliminating several fighters and disabling key infrastructure.

A second precision strike followed at about 3:55pm in Arra, Sambisa. Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions had earlier detected clusters of terrorists, and real-time visuals confirmed the significant presence. Precision-guided munitions were employed, resulting in the effective destruction of targets and disruption of the group’s operational capabilities.

These back-to-back missions are part of a sustained air campaign designed to erode terrorist capabilities, dismantle leadership structures, and eliminate sanctuaries across Nigeria.

The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to ensuring that no location within the country offers safe haven to terrorists.

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STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.

His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.

The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.

His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.

The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.

We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy

April 17, 2025

 

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