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Place in Nigeria
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The North West is a region of Nigeria, composed of Jigawa State, Kaduna State, Kano State, Katsina State, Kebbi State, Sokoto State, and Zamfara State.
Jigawa State is a state in North West Nigeria. The state is the eighth largest state in Nigeria by population and is characterised predominantly by the Hausas and Fulani background.
Kaduna State is a state in North West Nigeria.
Kano State is in North West Nigeria. Kano State is the most populous state in Nigeria.
Katsina State is a state in the North West Nigeria region of the country. Katsina State was split out of Kaduna State in 1987.
Kebbi is a state in the North West part of Nigeria.
Sokoto State is in the extreme northwest of the country on the national border with the Republic of the Niger in North West Nigeria.
Zamfara is a state in North West Nigeria with its capital at Gusau. It is bordered to the east by Katsina State, to the west by Sokoto and Niger State, to the north by the Republic of the Niger and to the south by Kaduna State.
By road
Buses and cars are popular means of transport. Major highways such as the A2 and A3 connect Northwest Nigeria to other parts of the country.
By train
The Nigerian Railway Corporation operates train services connecting Lagos to Kano, passing through several northern cities. This can be a scenic and affordable way to travel
By public transport
Public buses and taxis are widely available. Shared taxis (known as 'drop') are common for intercity travel, while minibuses ('danfo') operate within cities.
By motorcycle
Motorcycle taxis, known as 'okada,' are a popular way to navigate crowded urban areas. Be sure to agree on a fare before the ride.
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capital of Kebbi State
the historical mother-city state of the Hausas
capital of Jigawa State
capital of Zamfara State
commercial centre, possessing an oil refinery, and the capital of Kaduna State
economic capital of Southern Kaduna, beautiful waterfall, railway graveyard
an ancient trading city with surprisingly many attractions to visit, and capital of Kano State
the centre of an agricultural region producing groundnuts, cotton, hides, millet and guinea corn, and capital of Katsina State
an important seat of Islamic learning in Nigeria, and capital of Sokoto State
a town known for its agricultural activities, including farming and fishing
hosts Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), one of the oldest and most respected tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
A park in Kaduna State known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Kagoro, also known as Gworok, is a large town in the southern part of Kaduna State, in North West Nigeria. Gworok is attractive for tourists because of its mountainous scenery and cultural events such as the Afan Festival, a national festival which is celebrated annually on 1 January.
Articles and travel topics about North West Nigeria and Nigeria.
Nature & adventureAs of 2023 the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves is made up of 738 reserves in 134 countries of which 22 are transboundary.
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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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ItinerariesLagos-Ibadan Railway is a 157-kilometre rail trip in South West Nigeria from Ebute Metta in Lagos to Moniya in Ibadan. The trip is a section of the proposed Lagos to Kano Standard Gauge Rail Project.
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Travel tipsLasting from the 1500s to the 1800s, the Atlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity of extraordinary proportions, leaving a huge mark on four continents and irreversibly changing world history and geopolitics.
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