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Capital city of Borno State, Nigeria
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Maiduguri, also known locally as Yerwa, is a city of 800,000 people (2021 estimate) in Northeastern Nigeria. It is the capital of the Borno State. Since 2009, it has been the heart of the Boko Haram insurgency.
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Antiquities, contemporary art works, crafts and other historical artifacts of the people of Borno State.
This is the palace of the Borno Emirate. This realm dates from the early 20th century, but its rulers stem from the Bornu Empire, which was founded in the 1380s. The Emir is a ceremonial ruler rather than an absolute monarch, but he is an influential figure, honoured by 4 million Kanuri.
Indimi Jummu'at mosque, it's very beautiful place that everyone would like to watch.
An oil baron's palace from the 1970s. The palace is very richly decorated, including gold in many walls, Louis XV-style furniture and features a lion's skin carpet. It welcomed Lady Diana and Juan Carlos II.
Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
The menu with the largest options in the city. Lebanese, seafood and local food. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Very good fried chicken, loaded fries and breakfasts. Contrary to its name, there is no coffee. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Nice terrace, good salads, Indian dishes upon availability. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
It typically serves most dishes and drinks. It has an outdoor seating and reservations as well.
Serves a wide variety of mainly local dishes with good ambience.
Great food taste with customer friendly environment. Offers kids menu too.
Offers a variety of dishes. It’s very conducive for solo or joint dining. Has a fireplace too.
Serves vegan dishes amongst other tasty dishes. Has a fireplace too. Feel free to try their pastries anytime.
Clean and cozy environment with tasty meals.
Serves happy-hour food with great cocktails.
Serves tasty meals including vegan dishes at affordable prices.
Serving great and affordable meals. Has outdoor dining experience too.
Offers great dishes and pastries. Outdoor seating experience is available.
Has a variety of African dishes with a comfortable and healthy environment.
Has a great food menu at affordable prices, mainly local dishes. Also has a variety of drinks and pastries.
Dine-in. Takeaway.
Takeaway. Delivery.
Within the National Air Force compound. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Nice terrace. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Nice terrace (no light at night, you need to go to the bamboo floor). Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Upon invitation from a member, or by paying a fee. The entrance is 1,000 NGN, lifelong membership 60,000NGN. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery.
Pool, free breakfast, free parking, air conditioning.
Pool, free breakfast, free parking, airport shuttle.
Free breakfast, free parking, air conditioning, restaurant.
Pool, free breakfast, free parking, Air conditioning.
Free parking, free wifi, room service.
General market to buy foodstuff, clothing materials and other essentials.
In-store shopping. In-store pick up. Delivery.
In-store shopping.
In-store shopping.
In-store shopping.
In-store shopping.
Baga road
Baga road Market is a marketplace where you can buy food stuff like rice, beans, fish, fresh vegetables and fruits.
Small shops of local crafts, wallets, bags, necklaces, and other traditional items. Always negotiate and ask for last price.
By train
There have been no passenger services to Maiduguri, the government wants to reestablish the rail link and have made several promises of renewed traffic "soon".
By bus
Buses are the main form of land transport and ABC Transport amongst others offers overnight from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and daytime buses from Kano and Jos.
By car
Travelling by car is not advisable, due to a lack of security on all national highways in and out of Maiduguri preventing travel by anyone except local people.
You will occasionally see large convoys of military jeeps, passenger vans, and black SUVs driving through the city at high speeds with sirens on.
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