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Jigawa

British  
/ ˌdʒɪˈɡɑːwə /

noun

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

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And although the government has promised an investigation into the Jigawa explosion, history shows that prosecutions are rare - and victims or their families rarely receive compensation.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

As the clear-up operation was under way in Jigawa, there was another fuel tanker accident in south-western Ogun state in the town of Ibafo.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

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

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