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Geographical region in central Nigeria
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North Central Nigeria is a region of Nigeria. It is the larger chunk of the Nigerian Middle Belt, and is composed of the following states: Benue State, Kogi State, Kwara State, Nasarawa State, Niger State, Plateau State, and the Federal Capital Territory.
A federal territory mostly comprised of Abuja, the beautiful, purpose-built national capital city holding many of Nigeria's national monuments.
Colloquially called the "Food basket of the nation", Benue State is one of the biggest farming states in Nigeria.
Kogi State is a state in North Central Nigeria. The state is nicknamed the "Confluence State" due the fact that the confluence of the River Niger and the River Benue occurs next to its capital, Lokoja.
Kwara is a state in the North Central part of Nigeria. Its capital is the city of Ilorin and the state has 16 Local government areas.
Nasarawa State is a state in North Central part of Nigeria.
The largest state in Nigeria (by area) named after the River Niger.
Plateau State is a state in North Central part of Nigeria. With natural formations of rocks, hills and waterfalls, it is one of the coldest states in Nigeria.
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the beautiful, purpose-built national capital city
the food basket of the nation
Gboko is one of the busiest towns in Benue State. Aside from Makurdi the state capital, Gboko is one of the other important commercial, administrative headquarters of the state.
Katsina-ala is a cosmopolitan settlement that sits on the Katsina-ala River. The town is almost surrounded by water and it is linked to other major parts of the state via a dual lane bridge over the river.
the administrative capital of Kogi State.
a trade centre for the Yoruba, Ebira, and other peoples of the surrounding area
Okene is a town in the Nigerian state of Kogi. The town is based in a Local Government Area of the same name.
a multicultural gateway between the northern and southern parts of Nigeria
The town was founded by prince Baragbon c. 1770. The dialect of Yoruba spoken in Esie is predominantly Igbonna.
Offa is a city in Kwara State of Nigeria, with a population of about 166,112 inhabitants. The town is noted for its weaving and dyeing trade, using vegetable dyes made from locally grown indigo and other plants
the Head Post of the Igbomina land
Lafia, or Lafia Garin Madidi, is a town in Nasarawa State in North Central Nigeria. It is prominent as an agricultural center for sesame seeds, soybeans, and is a trading centre for yams, sorghum, millet, and cotton.
Mararaba is a rural area in Nasarawa State in North Central Nigeria.
Capital city of Niger State.
A former capital of the Nupe kingdom, Bida is noted for its distinct glasswork, beads and metal casting.
Jebba is a town in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. It shares borders with two states.
Capital of Plateau state. Jos is infamous for its extraordinarily cold weather. For this reason, it was said to be a favorite haunt for the British during the colonial period. With cheap and abundant food, and fine weather, life in this city is however marred by periodic violent clashes, a result of simmering ethnic and religious tensions.
mostly made up of savanna forest
a large wildlife park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna
home to reptiles, birds, elephants, and lions
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Food & drinkNigerian cuisine consists of dishes or food items from the hundreds of ethnic groups that comprise Nigeria from the north to the south to the east and the west. Nigeria is home to numerous varieties of foods.
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