Why visit Minna
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Abdulkadir Kure University and Federal University of Technology Minna.
Weather in Minna
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About Minna
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.
From the Wikipedia article Minna (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Minna on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Abdulkadir Kure University
School · 3.0 km
Public University In Niger State, Nigeria
Federal University of Technology Minna
School · 3.5 km
University in Minna, Nigeria
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
History
Archaeological evidence suggests settlement in the area dates back to about 47,000–37,000 years ago. Muslim culture filtered into Minna by way of the ancient Saharan trade routes much later, and the city contains many mosques including Minna Central Mosque and Muslim organizations like the Islamic Education Trust, Minna, Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria - Minna Area Council (MSSN-MNAC), Da'watu-Ilallahi-Wa-Rasulihi Association (DAWRA), etc. Sharia law is practised. Christianity is the second most practised religion in the city. Popular churches include the Faith Church, Grace Baptist Church, Nupe Kalvari Churches, Anglican Churches, ECWA churches, Baptist churches, Victory Christian Church, the Apostolic Church and many others.
Minna is the home state of Nigeria's former military President Gen. Ibrahim B. Babangida, and of former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar.
From the History section of Minna on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare5
Map of Minna
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Getting there and nearby towns
Minna Airport (MXJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 km away.
- Kuta 33 km northeast, about 33 min by car
- Zungeru 48 km northwest, about 48 min by car
- Lapai 64 km south, about 1 h by car
- Tegina 64 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Agaie 72 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Badeggi 76 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bida 84 km southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Suleja 84 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Minna.photowalk Rounabout 18, OtuNwachinemere, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minna stadium DJI 0974, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tennis court at Minna Stadium, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emir of Minna palace DJI 0976, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Michaels Catholic Church Minna, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tunga Roundabout Minna, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tunga Roundabout Minna e332, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kure Market Minna DJI 0984, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal secretariat building Minna, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Legbo Kutigi Minna, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Legbo Kutigi Minna 2, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NSDC Building Minna, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minna Roads 4, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Legbo Kutigi and NSDC Minna, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FUT.Minna S.I.C.T 04, OtuNwachinemere, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Usman Danfodiyo University sokoto Main Gate 01, Mr. Snatch, CC0
- Tunga roundabout drone shot, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niger state Government House, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niger state government house 2, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Drone shot of Legbo Kutigi and NSDC building, Aliyu Goro, CC BY-SA 4.0
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