Cities
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Damaturu
Known for its traditional architecture and proximity to the Sahel region.
Ilorin
Gateway between northern and southern Nigeria, known for its Islamic culture and educational institu…
Calabar
Coastal city known for its carnival, colonial architecture, and being a major tourist destination in…
Abeokuta
Historic Yoruba city known for its role in Nigerian independence and traditional architecture.
Lokoja
Historic confluence city where the Niger and Benue rivers meet, known for its colonial history.
Akure
Known for its cocoa production, traditional crafts, and as an educational center in southwestern Nig…
Sokoto
Historic center of the Sokoto Caliphate, known for its Islamic heritage and traditional architecture…
Minna
Known for its pottery, traditional crafts, and as a gateway to the middle belt region.
Warri
Major oil and gas hub in the Niger Delta, known for its petroleum industry and riverine culture.
Maiduguri
Historic city in northeastern Nigeria, known as the terminus of the trans-Saharan trade route.