Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria. It is the largest state in the country by area. [5] [6] [7] The state capital is Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. [8] [9] Niger state was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was divided into Niger State and Sokoto State. [8]

Niger State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria. It was formed in 1976, situated in the North Central geo-political zone with the largest landmass covering about 86,000km2. The state has about 25 local government areas with Minna as the state capital, …

Jan 5, 2025 · Niger, state, west-central Nigeria, bounded to the south by the Niger River. It is also bounded by the states of Kebbi and Zamfara to the north, Kaduna to the north and northeast, Kogi to the southeast, and Kwara to the south.

Niger State, one of the 36 states of Nigeria was created out of the defunct North Western state on 3rd February, 1976. Situated in the North central geo-political zone, Niger State shares its borders with republic of Benin (West), Zamfara State (North), Kebbi (North-West), Kogi (South), Kwara (South West), Kaduna (North-East) and the FCT (South ...

Niger–Nigeria relations refer to the current and historical relationship between Niger and Nigeria, two neighbouring countries in West Africa. Relations are based on a long shared border and common cultural and historical interactions.

Located in the Middle Belt of Nigeria, Niger State covers 76,363 square kilometres. It is the largest Nigerian state by land area. The state has a small majority of Muslims. The state is named for the River Niger. Two of Nigeria's major hydroelectric power stations are located in Niger State: the Kainji dam and the Shiroro dam.

Located in the Middle Belt of Nigeria, Niger State covers 76,363 square kilometres. It is the largest Nigerian state by land area. The state has a small majority of Muslims. The state is named for the River Niger.

Mar 11, 2024 · Niger State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria which was created on 3 February 1976 from the defunct North–Western State during the regime of General Murtala Mohammed. Niger State is bordered to the North by Zamfara State, West by Kebbi State, South by Kogi State, South-West by Kwara State, Northeast by Kaduna State and Southeast by FCT.

Jan 30, 2025 · In this piece, Naijabiography explores the history of Niger State, the culture and belief system of the Niger State people, including their political structure and modern lifestyle. The River Niger, Africa’s third-longest river after the Nile and Congo, gave rise to …

Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria. It is the largest state in the country by area. The state capital is Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. Photo: Shiraz Chakera, CC BY-SA 2.0. Ukraine is facing shortages in its brave fight to survive.