Jigawa
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In January, at least 26 people drowned when a boat carrying farmers and fishermen from Jigawa to Yobe state capsized.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
He also said at the time that Credit Suisse was expected to fund the Kano-to-Maradi line, which will connect northern states Kano, Jigawa and Katsina.
From Reuters ● Feb. 2, 2022
Just two weeks ago, at least seven girls drowned when a boat overturned in neighbouring Jigawa state, while in May more than 100 people died in Kebbi state in a similar accident.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2021
Dangote Group has acquired approximately 150,000 hectares of farmland in five Nigerian states- Edo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara and Niger, which will be used for the commercial production of rice paddy.
From Forbes ● Aug. 2, 2014
Other clashes have taken place in south-western Ekiti state, Jigawa state and Bauchi state in the north and Bayelsa in the oil-rich Niger Delta, home state to President Goodluck Jonathan.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2011
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