Minna
Minna is a city in the North Central of Nigeria.
Minna is a city in the North Central of Nigeria. It is the capital city of Niger State, one of Nigeria's 36 federal states. Its original major ethnic groups are the Gbagyi, Nupe and the Hausa peoples.
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Worth seeing in and around Minna
4 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.
- 01Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna ) is a diocese located in the city of Minna in the ecclesiastical province of Kaduna in Nigeria.
0 m · diocese of the Catholic Church · Wikipedia - 02Federal University of Technology Minna
Federal University of Technology Minna is a Nigerian federal government-owned university located in Minna, Nigeria. FUT Minna specialises in technological education and offers bachelor's and master's degrees in various technology-related fields.
3.6 km · university in Minna, Nigeria · Wikipedia - 03Minna Township Stadium
Bako Kontagora Stadium, also known as Minna Township Stadium, is a 5,000-capacity multi-use stadium in Minna, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
1.2 km · sports stadium in Nigeria · Wikipedia - 04Abdulkadir Kure University
Abdulkadir Kure University is a university in Niger State, Nigeria. Owned by the Niger State Government.
2.1 km · Public University In Niger State, Nigeria · Wikipedia
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What Wikivoyage says to see
The city of Minna has several interesting features and landmarks that worth one experience. Lord Luggard Colonial Ruins. National Museum Minna, 2nd Floor, Block C, Niger State Secretariat Complex.
- 01Shiroro Dam
- 02Zungeru Dam
- 03Gurara Falls
- 04Murtala Park
It's a park that has a recreational centre, mini zoo with serene environment in Minna.
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Things to do
Minna is a smaller but an awesome upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit although it may not be as popular as other cities in the country. Visitors and tourists will be amazed by some of the distinct things they can do and places they can explore at this hidden location.
- 01Kainji National Park
Home to over 30 species of animals and reptiles, more than 350 species of birds, Wild hogs, Cheetahs, monkeys and crocodiles.
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Where to eat
In Minna, there are good number of hangout and restaurants available for visitors to relax and cool off. Prominent among these spots are listed below as a result of their outstanding services and recommendations from people around the city. Umama Grills and Foods, Shiroro Rd, Minna South. You can get grilled meat in this restaurant. Rashida Restaurant (Mama Rashida), Shiroro Road, Tudun Wada South.
- 01Habib Yoghurt and Fura Restaurant
They offer creamy yoghurt rumoured to be the best with fresh fura.
- 02Bilikebabs Chops N Coffee
It's serene with well-cooked nice meals too.
- 03Aroma Restaurant
A lovely place to go and hang out with the family They offer drive in, takeaway and delivery.
- 04Safara Restaurant
An amazing place for hangout and relaxation, great parking space, the food very delicious.
- 05Chicken Republic Bosso Road
It is a place to get Chicken and all other contemporary African meals.
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Getting to Minna
- Airports
- Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV), 103 km · Kaduna (KAD), 146 km · General Tunde Idiagbon (ILR), 261 km
- Abuja → Minna121 km · quickest by road, 2h 43m · ₦8,800–11,750
- Kaduna → Minna141 km · quickest by road, 3h 47m · ₦11,650–15,550
- Ilorin/Ogbomosho → Minna297 km · quickest by road, 5h 57m · ₦21,200–28,250
- Plan a tripFrom anywhereThe planner compares every way there from wherever you are.
Road and air are today’s quick answer; timetabled trains, buses and ferries load on the results page from the operators’ feeds.
No local-transport research exists yet for Minna
Our researched notes are written from a sourced entry: every shared taxi, boat and village bus with its operator, its rule, its fare and the year we saw it, and what could not be confirmed. Nobody has done that work for Minna. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more.
- Get aroundThey can be chartered like a taxi and used to transport individuals or items.
- Get aroundTo get to a particular destination, These taxis serve as commuter buses because they do not always carry only one passenger except they are chartered.
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