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Did You Know? Nigeria’s Ancient Kano Dye Pits
April 19, 2022
Located in the heart of Nigeria lies the ancient city of Kano, renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. One of Kano’s most fascinating and lesser-known treasures is its ancient Kano dye pits. These dye pits are over 500 years old, making them one of the oldest dyeing centres in Africa. In this … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Ancient Kano Dye Pits
Nigerians In History: Abdullahi Burja
April 19, 2022
Abdullahi Dan Kanajeji, known as Abdullahi Burja, was the sixteenth ruler of Kano. Through forging powerful alliances and the creation of trade routes, Burja shifted the identity of the Kano Sultanate towards trade and commerce, which Kano and the Kano people are known for today. Read more about Discover Nigeria He was the first … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Abdullahi Burja
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Top 5 States To Do Business In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa with a population size of over 180 million people. The people are known for their resilience, talent and hospitality. Interestingly, Nigerians, apart from having a huge stake in agriculture, are commercial traders, corporate workers, professionals and business people in general. Read more about Business The rise of … Continue reading Top 5 States To Do Business In Nigeria
How Kano Became Northern Nigeria’s Commercial Nerve Center
April 19, 2022
Kano is to Northern Nigeria what Lagos is to the south (and the rest of the country)- a large, cosmopolitan city with commerce that’s big enough to dominate (and drive) the economy of the whole region. Many of the North’s biggest companies are headquartered there. Its industrial sector boasts some of Nigeria’s largest manufacturing facilities. … Continue reading How Kano Became Northern Nigeria’s Commercial Nerve Center
Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States
April 19, 2022
There has been a lot of restrained sentiment in the past about Sharia states in Northern Nigeria benefiting from the portions of Value Added Tax (VAT) which they did not contribute towards. It is public knowledge now that Sharia states which include Zamfara, Kano, Sokoto, Katsina, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, Yobe, Kaduna, Niger, Gombe, have … Continue reading Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States
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5 Things To Do in Kano this Christmas
April 19, 2022
The centre of commerce is usually agog with fun during Christmas. Kano has a large population of Christians who celebrate Christmas despite being predominantly a Muslim state. As long as you don’t engage in a religious argument or conversation, you should be just fine. So if you find yourself in Kano during Christmas, there are … Continue reading 5 Things To Do in Kano this Christmas
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Koko, the Northwestern Beverage from Kano State
April 19, 2022
Kano State is located on what geographers refer to as the ‘High plains of Hausaland.’ This state has a landmass of approximately 21,000 square kilometres. It is located between latitude 12° 3′ N and longitude 8° 32′ E. Kano is about 900 kilometres away from the edge of the Sahara Desert and about 1,140 kilometres … Continue reading Koko, the Northwestern Beverage from Kano State
Did You Know? Nigeria is Home to 37 of Africa’s Biggest Markets
April 19, 2022
Nigeria still wears the ‘Giant of Africa’ tag. And it’s not just for show. We’ve known for a while that Nigeria is the continent’s largest economy (a position which it relinquished only for a few months in 2016). We might want to remind ourselves that it is being helped by its huge population and oil … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is Home to 37 of Africa’s Biggest Markets
Did You Know? Alhassan Dantata, Nigeria’s Kolanut Millionaire
April 19, 2022
In an age bossed by billion dollar rich tech startup founders, it’s easy to get so swamped by today’s apparently unparalleled success stories that we think our generation is somehow better than past ones. After all, when else in mankind’s history has a barely tangible thing (digital technology) laid the foundation for a single person’s … Continue reading Did You Know? Alhassan Dantata, Nigeria’s Kolanut Millionaire
Kano: 8,000 People to Benefit From NYSC Medical Outreach
April 19, 2022
The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano state, Ladan Baba, says about 8,000 people will benefit from the scheme’s medical outreach across the state. The Coordinator made this known on Tuesday while launching the medical outreach at Rugar Duka community in Kura Local Government Area of the state. According to him, 2,000 people … Continue reading Kano: 8,000 People to Benefit From NYSC Medical Outreach
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Did You Know? Kano’s Dawanau Is West Africa’s Largest Grains Market.
April 19, 2022
Kano, Northern Nigeria’s commercial heartbeat and the country’s second biggest city, is known for its ancient trading prowess. Its importance to trans-saharan trade dates back several centuries, and has successfully held its own as a business hub linking the southern reaches of the sahel and the forest belt beyond it with the continent’s northern regions. … Continue reading Did You Know? Kano’s Dawanau Is West Africa’s Largest Grains Market.
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Thursday, Nov 3rd 2016
April 19, 2022
1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a sum of $300 million for foreign airlines operations in the country. 2. Candidates wishing to sit for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations are advised to get familiar with the new JAMB pin vending which will replace the scratch card system. 3. The European Union to … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Thursday, Nov 3rd 2016
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Top 4 Places to Visit in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
If you are a Nigerian who has spent most of your life in just one city, then you might not appreciate the beauty of Nigeria. To see new people and places, you have to be ready to get out of your comfort ‘city’ and into the larger society where individuals from diverse backgrounds converge and … Continue reading Top 4 Places to Visit in Nigeria
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Spinning a Revival in Nigeria’s Textile Industry
April 19, 2022
Kano is said to have had about eighteen factories with as many as 120,000 employees making material for the local and international market. Lagos had sixty such factories which engaged about 250,000.
Nigeria’s Commercial Hubs: Five Cities That Really Matter
April 19, 2022
A list of possible locations for significant investment could be drawn up based on factors which are considered important for the thriving of such set ups. Nigeria presents great opportunities and grave challenges, but for those who race into the thick of things to fill its market’s gaps, the rewards exceed the risks. But the … Continue reading Nigeria’s Commercial Hubs: Five Cities That Really Matter
