Jigawa

British

/ ˌdʒɪˈɡɑːwə /

noun

a state of N Nigeria. Capital: Dutse. Pop: 4 348 649 (2006). Area: 23 154 sq km (8940 sq miles)

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The worst-affected states are all in the north - Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Borno, Jigawa and Kaduna.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

A former governor of Kano state and one-time defence minister, Mr Kwankwaso is immensely popular in Kano and neighbouring Jigawa state.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

Mr Mohammed is studying environmental management at the Federal University in Dutse, in the northern state of Jigawa, and is due to start his final exams on Monday.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022

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

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

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