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Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by gideonjeta(m): 1:03am On Dec 13, 2018
Walking into a Nigerian market, especially any of these listed here, requires a certain skill that has been mastered by mostly mothers.
These markets are so popular around the country that every Nigerian has heard about them at least once, and knows the what is sold in them.
1. Onitsha market (Anambra)
Onitsha main market is considered as West Africa's commercial powerhouse. From imported second-hand clothing to jewelry to industrial equipment, Onitsha has it all in its expansive market, considered the biggest market in terms of item availability and land size.

2. Computer village (Ikeja, Lagos)
According to Omobola Johnson, a former Minister of ICT, computer village contributes about $2 billion to Nigeria's economy annually. The market is considered the IT hub of Nigeria, where both indigenous and famous phone gadgets and accessories are sold.

3. Balogun Market (Marina, Lagos)
Lagos Island Market or Balogun Market, is brimming items as well as people. With Lagos being one of the most populous cities in Africa , visiting the market is one of the most stressful things to do. However, the energy is intoxicating and there are lots of things that can be bought there on a bargain: lace, ankara, fabrics, hair, etc.

4. Ladipo market (Mushin, Lagos)
Ladipo is the largest spare part market in Nigeria in terms of availability, because of the Lagos port. Electrical and mechanical spare parts of any kind, new and old, of any car brand is available here. This is where other vendors come to purchase parts.

5. Ariaria market (Aba, Abia)
Ariaria market is where majority of the "made in Aba" and "made in Nigeria" items are made. From shoes to bags, there is no product or brand replica that you want or are searching for that isn't present here. Although the market has been tagged as selling replicas and inferior goods, there are also indigenous and quality products making their way into the market now.

6. Bodija market (Ibadan, Oyo)
At Bodija, you can purchase wholesale or retail foodstuff of your choice. It has a wide variety of fresh and dried produce sold at cheap prices. People troop in to buy cattle and foodstuff.

7. Oil Mill market (Portharcourt, Rivers)
Oil mill market is known for the crowd of people that troop in every Wednesday to buy everyday foodstuff. You can buy fresh produce at very cheap prices at this market.

8. Zaki biam yam market (Benue)
Benue, the food basket of the nation, is the home to the biggest yam market in Nigeria. Traders from all across the country come to Zaki biam to buy the high quality yams directly from the farmers at the market.

9. Kasuwar kwari (Kano)
Kasuwar Kwari market in Kano has everything clothing and material. This is where people from all over Nigeria, and even west Africa, come to purchase quality handmade tie and dyed fabric at a cheap cost to go sell elsewhere.

10. Alaba International Market (Lagos)
Every Nigerian, at least once in their life, has heard of Alaba market where everything electronics and appliances are sold. This is also one of the biggest markets for Nollywood distribution.

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by MANNABBQGRILLS: 1:18am On Dec 13, 2018
Good thread....
Our entrepreneurship Barbecue job has taking us to 7 of the market listed here.
To God be the glory.
Higher and higher we go!

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Ademat7(m): 3:53am On Dec 13, 2018
Make sense
Lalasticlala

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by darfay: 4:11am On Dec 13, 2018
Wetin onitsha dey find for no 1

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by yerokunphilips: 8:21am On Dec 13, 2018
darfay:
Wetin onitsha dey find for no 1
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by conductor121: 8:22am On Dec 13, 2018
OP Ariaria should be number 2
darfay:
Wetin onitsha dey find for no 1
Nigeria does not end in your small village in Oyo State

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Jothamthompson: 8:23am On Dec 13, 2018
Where they sell human part..... Aso market

Annex is at Borno
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by sukerefakere(m): 8:23am On Dec 13, 2018
grin no
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Nova15: 8:23am On Dec 13, 2018
darfay:
Wetin onitsha dey find for no 1

I would be stunned if Onitsha main market wasn't No.1

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by carbonmonoxide: 8:23am On Dec 13, 2018
No Wuse Market??
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Nobody: 8:24am On Dec 13, 2018
Super kantangua market nko







Helping Nigeria since 190 gbogboro

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by timidapsin(m): 8:24am On Dec 13, 2018
What about kantangua?

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by EmekaBlue(m): 8:24am On Dec 13, 2018
Balogun market and crowd are like 5&6

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by bashir1451(m): 8:24am On Dec 13, 2018
I did not see NOLLYWOOD; and its the Largest Olosho Market in d whole Africa. OP take time ooo

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Nobody: 8:25am On Dec 13, 2018
shocked shocked



Where is mile 12 and owode onirin ??

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by crestedaguiyi: 8:26am On Dec 13, 2018
Availability of items and land size, what other yardstick is used to measure size of a market pls.

Seems this article was written by a demented afonja
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by ZombieTAMER: 8:26am On Dec 13, 2018
post=73796775:
Good thread....
Our entrepreneurship Barbecue job has taking us to 7 of the market listed here.
To God be the glory.
Higher and higher we go!

Which Job?

When you spend all your days on the forum chanting sai barber

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by BabylonCruise(m): 8:27am On Dec 13, 2018
Nice
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by calberian: 8:27am On Dec 13, 2018
Census market nko
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by chiboy1116: 8:27am On Dec 13, 2018
carbonmonoxide:
No Wuse Market??
it's like u inhaled your moniker. grin grin

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by allanphash7(m): 8:28am On Dec 13, 2018
Mile 12 market nko?

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Slurity(m): 8:28am On Dec 13, 2018
Where is Menara market from My village. Yam tubers is what we are known for. Ekiti kete

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Petersamuel8(m): 8:28am On Dec 13, 2018
how can alaba international market be No. 10?

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by obembet(f): 8:29am On Dec 13, 2018
darfay:
Wetin onitsha dey find for no 1
I wantbto ask same question.

1. Balogun Market

2. Idimota

3.TEJUOSHO ULTRA MODERN MARKET

4. YABA MARKET:

5. Gbagi @ Alakia Ibadan

6. KATANGUA MARKET

7. Ariaria market (Aba, Abia)

8. Alaba International Market (Lagos)

9. 9. Kasuwar kwari (Kano)

10 . computer village

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by jomoh: 8:29am On Dec 13, 2018
Nigerians and market sha
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by basty: 8:30am On Dec 13, 2018
These markets missing

Mile 12 market
Oke-Arin Market
Aswani Market

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by joyfullyjoyous(f): 8:31am On Dec 13, 2018
Alaba International nko?
Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Nobody: 8:32am On Dec 13, 2018
Alaba should be number 1 followed by ariaria then onitsha

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by tetralogyfallot(m): 8:33am On Dec 13, 2018
WHAT OF OSHODI MARKET?

Oshodi on its own is one of the most industrious areas in Lagos, and its market is among the biggest and busiest. The market is known for its rowdiness, giant size, and affordable sales of commodities.

WHAT OF ONITSHA MAIN MARKET?

The Onitsha Main market is the largest and busiest market in Nigeria and West Africa at large. The market offers a wide range of products and services. Be rest assured to get any kind of product at very affordable rates. People from different parts of the country visit this market for small and large business transactions because most of the sellers get their goods directly from the manufacturers. However, shopping in Onitsha Main Market is usually fun but exhausting.

WHAT OF KURMI MARKET KANO?

Kano has one of the biggest markets in Nigeria called the Kurmi Market. It was founded by a King in Kano, Muhammad Rumfa, in the 15th century. The market shares this name with a prominent Nigerian football team and sells all kinds of products made by artisans.

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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by Gosj01(m): 8:34am On Dec 13, 2018
Incomplete list! what about the largest herbs market in Nigeria cop-on Africa?










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Re: Top 10 Famous Markets In Nigeria And What They Are Famous For by BabangidaHamza(m): 8:34am On Dec 13, 2018
Sabon Gari Market Kano
Kurmi Market Kano
Dawanau Market Kano.
Kura Rice Market Kano

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