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Minna
Capital city of Niger State, Nigeria

Minna

Minna is a city in the North Central of Nigeria.

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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.

Get in

Getting to Minna

Minna has developed as an administrative centre, since it became the capital of Niger state in 1976. Minna is part of the Chanchaga local government area. The area comprises of 2 major ethnic groups which are: the Nupe and the Gwari. There are many ways to get to Minna, but the most convenient and recommended way is by air.

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    Minna Airport

    Minna Airport is 10 km north-west of Minna.

See

Worth seeing

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.

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    Shiroro Dam
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    Zungeru Dam
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    Gurara Falls
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    Murtala Park

    It's a park that has a recreational centre, mini zoo with serene environment in Minna.

Do

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.

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    Kainji National Park

    Home to over 30 species of animals and reptiles, more than 350 species of birds, Wild hogs, Cheetahs, monkeys and crocodiles.

Eat

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.

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    Habib Yoghurt and Fura Restaurant

    They offer creamy yoghurt rumoured to be the best with fresh fura.

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    Bilikebabs Chops N Coffee

    It's serene with well-cooked nice meals too.

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    Aroma Restaurant

    A lovely place to go and hang out with the family They offer drive in, takeaway and delivery.

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    Safara Restaurant

    An amazing place for hangout and relaxation, great parking space, the food very delicious.

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    Chicken Republic Bosso Road

    It is a place to get Chicken and all other contemporary African meals.

How locals move

Getting around Minna the local way

  • 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.

From Wikivoyage: Minna, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-07.

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