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KANO
Kano is a city in Northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State.
Understand Kano
Kano is the largest city in northern Nigeria. It has a population of around 9 million giving it a…
How To Get To Kano
Visitors from outside Nigeria will need a visa. This costs around $70 and you should apply to the…
Get Around Kano
Yellow and blue coloured taxis can be hired on the roadside, ensure you agree a price before…
What To See In Kano
The dye pits of Kano are over 500 years old and privately owned. Indigo is mixed with potassium…
What To Do In Kano
Climb the old hill in the centre of the city. It is where the city started and is now an…
Work In Kano
The state government is investing heavily in the computing industry and has built a new ICT park.
Money And Shopping In Kano
There are a few supermarkets but in the daytime it is more exciting is to buy from one of the…
What To Eat In Kano
Budget
Buy food from any stall along the road sides. Masa are ground corn buns, they are often…
What To Drink In Kano
Sharia law means alcohol is hard to find. Most hotels, with the exception of Prince Hotel do not…
Where To Sleep In Kano
Important warning: Like almost all hotels in Nigeria, you will be required to pay for your room up…
Stay Safe In Kano
Kano is a largely safe city and theft or violence to foreigners is rare. Keep valuables in a…
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