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| 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 10:56am On Jan 17, 2021 |
1. Kano had centuries of established systems including that of education before colonization. 5 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 10:56am On Jan 17, 2021 |
2. Kano is presently the most irrigated State in Nigeria with more than 20 dams providing about 2 million cubic metres of water to support agricultural and industrial activities. Current annual production of grains exceeds 4 million metric tons with an estimated value of N721.20b. 4 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 10:56am On Jan 17, 2021 |
3. Cereals(Rice, Wheat and Barley), Legumes (Groundnut), Oil Seeds (Soya Beans, Sesame and Castor), Fibres(Cottons and Sisal), Spices (Ginger, Chilli Pepper) are the major export crops produced in kano state. 6 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nigercity: 10:57am On Jan 17, 2021 |
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nigercity: 10:57am On Jan 17, 2021 |
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nigercity: 10:57am On Jan 17, 2021 |
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 10:58am On Jan 17, 2021 |
4. Rice demand in Nigeria offers a significant market as the country used to import 40% of its rice. Increased support to rice farmers in Kano has raised production from 700,000 to 1.5mil metric tons. 2 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 10:58am On Jan 17, 2021 |
5. Named after the colour of sea water, aquamarine is the blue/blue-green member of the beryl family. The name comes from the Latin for "seawater" and was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. These beautiful gems are a great alternative to diamonds and are found kano. 3 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 10:58am On Jan 17, 2021 |
6. There is high demand for Housing in KanoState due to Huge influx of people from within&outside the country. Increasing standard of living & income has generated desire for luxury accommodation. Over 25,000 plots reserved for Mass Housing by the private sector via PPP. 2 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:00am On Jan 17, 2021 |
7. When First bank opened a branch at Kano in 1929 , alhaji Alhassan Dantata the grand father of Aliko Dangote opened an account depositing 20 camel load of Silver coins, making him the first businessman to deposit money into a bank in Nigeria. 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nigercity: 11:00am On Jan 17, 2021 |
.... So long as this post is not shading any tribe I will keep my calm 3 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:00am On Jan 17, 2021 |
8. Kano is a major producer of non staple crops, such as sweet potato, tomato, cassava and cowpea. The State also supports the production of horticultural crops such as banana, sugar cane, onion, Mango, e.t.c. 1 Like
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:02am On Jan 17, 2021 |
9. When it comes to food... Kano has one of the best indigenous food in Africa
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:02am On Jan 17, 2021 |
10. Do you remember the 3billion Naira Dangote skill acquisition centre built by Kano State Government Plans are at the top gear to convert it into a technical University, making it the 12th degree awarding instituion in Kano. Kano went from 5 universities in 2012 to about 12 as at today. 1 Like 1 Share
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:02am On Jan 17, 2021 |
AREWA/HAUSA KNOT (DAGIN AREWA) Arewa knot remains a symbol used for decorating houses and clothing in Kano and every corner of present-day Northern Nigerian. 1 Like
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:04am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Many goods (imported & locally produced) are cheaper in Kano than in almost evry city in Nigeria, including the coastal municipalities from which these goods are imported One of d reasons is the continues existence of the ‘Guilds of merchants’ as an important economic fabric of Kano. 2 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Wiseandtrue(f): 11:07am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Arewa1stSon:It's nice, but does the people have access to portable water  The competition between states should be how well the people fared Anything short of this, is failure!!! Modified: SuperBold:Just listen to yourself, people like you should NEVER come close to power! 4 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Vision4God: 11:09am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Kano is a business hub. The major problems industries face is water issues and electricity. If the government is able to tackle this two, dead industries will be revived. 2 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Sebastine1994(m): 11:25am On Jan 17, 2021 |
I will never come to Kano 3 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:29am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Sebastine1994:good 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Babzrockman: 11:37am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Sebastine1994: There are interesting cities and towns outside Lagos 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Babzrockman: 11:38am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Kanawa 2 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nobody: 11:40am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Arewa1stSon: Hunger is ravaging northern Nigeria 2 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:42am On Jan 17, 2021 |
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by qwertyboss(m): 11:48am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Wiseandtrue:Hahahaha,  Kano has one of the largest water treatment plant in Africa with a capacity of 150 million litters per day. Built during the tenure of Gov. Malam Ibrahim Shekarau https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://pciafrica.com/tamburawa-water-treatment-plant/&ved=2ahUKEwiw8NnB5aLuAhWhtlkKHWF3D6MQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw1ifYU14p0wFJHPzUM-k7rg 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Wiseandtrue(f): 11:49am On Jan 17, 2021 |
qwertyboss:It's not all about having Is it accessible to everyone living in Kano Modified: qwertyboss:On the contrary bro, I love it when a government is people centered as it should be. If this facilities is also extended to the grassroots, the rural areas then it's fantastic There's nothing wrong in having 100%, those remaining 30% shouldn't be neglected, they should feel the presence of the government too. I love what I saw anyways 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nobody: 11:54am On Jan 17, 2021 |
The 11th interesting fact about Kano is that there are massive number of kids thrown out to fend for themselves on the streets due to irresponsible parenting and social system. Just tried to lend a helping hand since you forgot that part. 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Arewa1stSon: 11:56am On Jan 17, 2021 |
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Salatavor: 11:58am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Kano is the Lagos of the North. Sokoto is the PH of the North. Kaduna is the Ogun of the North. 6 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by qwertyboss(m): 11:59am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Wiseandtrue:Wiseandtrue you are just looking for something to criticize... But over 70 percent of Kano metropolis has access to portable water and most of the remote areas are equipped with borehole facilities... You can't expect something to be 100% a B grade suffice for excellence... If you are living down south and have been hearing negative news about kano then that's mostly false... NYSC members from South mostly settle in Kano after service because of the friend environment with numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs 4 Likes |
| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Susu888(m): 12:00pm On Jan 17, 2021 |
The haters are soon to arrive.... Urchins of the potopoto region are about to start wailing nd lamenting ontop wetin no concern dem. Hold your leaders accountable, them go refuse nd be barking up and down about how aboki/fulani are hampering development in their region when their govs are sharing kerosene. Ridiculous people!! Na forward we dey move for this side... In ten yrs time we will be self sufficient then we can all go our separate ways. Kano my beloved state : 3 Likes
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| Re: 10 Interesting Facts About Kano State You Never Know (photos) by Nobody: 12:05pm On Jan 17, 2021 |
See as idiots wan ruin this nice thread  1 Like |
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