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Kurmi Market
Kurmi market is one of the oldest as well largest local markets in the entire continent of Africa. The market is a maze of narrow alley that used to be a mangrove forest with Jakara river flowing through it.
Kurmi market is one of the oldest as well largest local markets in the entire continent of Africa. The market is a maze of narrow alley that used to be a mangrove forest with Jakara river flowing through it.
Sani Abacha Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Kano Pillars F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. It is named after deceased former military dictator Sani Abacha.
The stadium is one of the stadiums that hosted Nigeria '99 FIFA World Youth Championship that produced the likes of Ronadinho, Fernando Torres etc, The stadium has been tested and turned out to be a remarkable venue.
It is currently undergoing some maintenance works and it will be ready for the tournament in 2009.
The stadium is one of the stadiums that hosted Nigeria '99 FIFA World Youth Championship that produced the likes of Ronadinho, Fernando Torres etc, The stadium has been tested and turned out to be a remarkable venue.
It is currently undergoing some maintenance works and it will be ready for the tournament in 2009.
Stadium facts and figures
Full Name: Sani Abacha Stadium
Location: Kano
Completed: Year 1990's
Capacity: (25, 000) Football
Cost: Not Known
Home Team: Kano Pillars FC
Event Hosted:
Nigeria '99 FIFA World Youth Championship
Nigeria Premier League
Stadium facilities
* 25,000 capacity
* Presidential suite and viewing Area
* Modern turnstiles
* Box office
* Post offices
* Banks
* Media facilities
* Scoreboards and floodlights
* Shops and kiosks for snacks
* A standby power supply system
* Car parking
* Baseball and softball complex
The stadium is currently undergoing some maintenance works and it is at the final stage of completion as it is expected to be ready for the tournament with other stadiums.
Upon completion, the stadium would meet the requirements of the International safety standards; It will be equipped with emergency service units, closed circuit security cameras as well as crowd control steel fencing.
There will also be stand-by fire fighting equipment and metal detectors that would be put in place to avoid any misfortunes.
New Palace Hotel
An ultra modern hotel with 32 tastefully and exquisitely furnished rooms of varying class all designed to meet international hospitality standards.
An ultra modern hotel with 32 tastefully and exquisitely furnished rooms of varying class all designed to meet international hospitality standards.
Gibson Royal Motel
Hotel with a mission to take hospitality industry beyond mere accommodation, by providing a peaceful and secured homely environment for their visitors world.
Hotel with a mission to take hospitality industry beyond mere accommodation, by providing a peaceful and secured homely environment for their visitors world.
Duala Hotel
Duala Hotel offers full hotel services to their numerous clients. Their experience has created a tradition of hospitality that is evident in everything they do.
Duala Hotel offers full hotel services to their numerous clients. Their experience has created a tradition of hospitality that is evident in everything they do.
Kano City is the third largest city in Nigeria in terms of geographical size, after Ibadan and Lagos, also with a population of more than 4 million.
Historically, Kano has been a centre of trade especially towards the North across the Sahara and South to Zaria and it is currently the largest city in the Northern part of Nigeria.
Kano is one of the nicest cities to visit in Nigeria. It has been one of the most important trading towns for the Hausa, who had a big empire in the 18-th and 19-th century and are still one of the most influential people of Nigeria. It’s a bustling and interesting city that has grown at a frenzied pace in recent years.
Formerly walled, most of the gates to the Old City survive. The Old City houses the vast Kurmi Market, known for its crafts, while old dye pits - still in use - lie nearby. Also in the Old City are the Emir's Palace, the Great Mosque, and the Gidan Makama Mosque.
Historically, Kano has been a centre of trade especially towards the North across the Sahara and South to Zaria and it is currently the largest city in the Northern part of Nigeria.
Kano is one of the nicest cities to visit in Nigeria. It has been one of the most important trading towns for the Hausa, who had a big empire in the 18-th and 19-th century and are still one of the most influential people of Nigeria. It’s a bustling and interesting city that has grown at a frenzied pace in recent years.
Formerly walled, most of the gates to the Old City survive. The Old City houses the vast Kurmi Market, known for its crafts, while old dye pits - still in use - lie nearby. Also in the Old City are the Emir's Palace, the Great Mosque, and the Gidan Makama Mosque.
Gidan Makama Museum
The museum is known for its traditional architectural excellence. It's an ideal place to learn more about historical and ethnographic collections on Hausa civilization.
The museum is known for its traditional architectural excellence. It's an ideal place to learn more about historical and ethnographic collections on Hausa civilization.
Kano Zoological Garden
One of the earliest zoos established in Nigeria and it is located on Zoo road. It is a nice place to get away from the hectic life of Kano.
One of the earliest zoos established in Nigeria and it is located on Zoo road. It is a nice place to get away from the hectic life of Kano.
Emir's Palace
The Emir palace has a long historical development of Kano city. The construction of the palace is an evidence of architectural ingenuity.a
The Emir palace has a long historical development of Kano city. The construction of the palace is an evidence of architectural ingenuity.a
Kano Dye Pits
Founded in 1498, the pits are said to be the oldest in Africa and are the only survivor of Kano's dye trade.
Founded in 1498, the pits are said to be the oldest in Africa and are the only survivor of Kano's dye trade.
Prince Hotel
Hotel with elegantly decorated bedrooms, excellent variety of food and drink, beautiful recreational facilities and flawless service.
Hotel with elegantly decorated bedrooms, excellent variety of food and drink, beautiful recreational facilities and flawless service.
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