Niger State
Niger is Nigeria's largest state by landmass, home to the majestic Kainji Lake National Park, the Gurara Waterfalls and the historic Zungeru town. Minna, the capital, sits on the e…
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Capital
Minna
Established
1976
Geopolitical Zone
North Central
Major Cities
Minna, Suleja, Bida, Kontagora
Niger is Nigeria's largest state by landmass, home to the majestic Kainji Lake National Park, the Gurara Waterfalls and the historic Zungeru town. Minna, the capital, sits on the edge of the Jos Plateau and is the hometown of former head of state Ibrahim Babangida.