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10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by schoolnascam: 10:41am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Markets in Nigeria are generally known to be very busy with all the hustling and bustling, people moving helter skelter, and those buying and selling. The markets are always congested which is why some dislike going to the market. During the just concluded Eid celebration, markets all over the country were packed with traders and buyers and the usually busy ones were even busier. In fact, the markets had become very busy and congested days before the Eid celebration. Products from food items to clothings were on high demand and prices of goods increased just as expected. Despite the fact that all Nigerian markets are known to be always busy and rowdy, there are some of them that are extremely busy all year round, with or without special festivals or celebrations, and they are actually really big and popular markets. We would be looking at 10 of such markets in this piece. Here’s a list of them below: 1. Onitsha Market, Anambra The Onitsha market, also known as Onitsha Main Market, is the largest market in Africa based on its geographical size and volume of goods, and one of the busiest in Nigeria. It is based in the city of Onitsha, the commercial capital of Anambra State. Despite being located in the south eastern part of Nigeria, the Onitsha market is populated by traders and merchants from not only Nigeria, but all over the world. The Onitsha Main market is often regarded as the headquarters for importers in Eastern Nigeria. These importers are known to bring in about 6 – 20 consignments of 40 tonnes of goods annually. Imported products include jewelry, clothing, household, industrial and office items. 2. Idumota, Lagos Idumota market is one of the oldest markets in Nigeria, and one of the busiest. The market is located on Lagos Island, and largely known to be the centre for Nollywood home videos, as well as often pirated Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Apart from home videos, other products such as clothing, textiles, jewelries, shoes, bags and general home appliances are sold there. It is one of the most famous and busiest markets during holidays such as Christmas and Eid celebrations. 3. Kurmi Market, Kano Kurmi Market is one of the largest and busiest markets in Nigeria, located in Kano state. The market was founded by King Mohammed Rumfa of Kano in 1463, making it one of the oldest markets in Nigeria. The market is most popular for the sale of products such as sculptures, dyed fabrics, carved stones and woods, beaded jewelry, and woven materials. More so, also available are food items and fresh groceries as well as live cattle from the market. 4. Ariaria International Market, Aba Fondly called the ‘China of Africa’, Ariaria International Market is one of the largest markets in West Africa. The market was established in the 1970s after a fire incident occurred in Ekeoha Market in Aba. Ariaria International Market is popularly known for imitations of foreign products, ranging from clothes to shoes, belts, and other items, generally known as ‘Aba made’. 5. Alaba International Market, Lagos Alaba International market is the hub for assorted electronic products imported directly from the manufacturers. These products include televisions, sound systems, musical instruments, and many other electronics and home appliances. The market is the biggest centre for pirated Hollywood, Nollywood, and Bollywood movies. When visiting the Alaba market, watch out for swindlers who are always looking to play a fast one on unsuspecting visitors. 6. Computer Village, Lagos Computer Village is the largest ICT accessories market in Africa. There is virtually no sort of computer and electronic accessory that can’t be found in computer village. Also, there is probably no computer problem that cannot be handled or fixed in the market. The daily business transactions and popularity has attracted new investors and ICT dealers across Africa thereby expanding the market size and population with profound effects on Lagos State economy. 7. Jos Main Market, Jos Jos Terminal Market (Terminus) as it is otherwise known, is both a trading and tourist centre in Plateau state. It is said to be the largest indoor market in West Africa with its ultra-modern architectural design. Its design makes it easy for customers to get almost anything they want without much hassle. Produce of all kinds such as food items, household tools, etc can be purchased in the market. 8. Zaki Biam yam market, Benue As the name implies, yam is the only item sold in this market, and this makes it the biggest yam market in West Africa. it is Located in Sankera axis of Ukum local government area in Benue State. With over 1.5 million tubers of yam produced in Benue, the market is the major source of yams for Nigerians. 9. Gbagi Market, Ibadan The Gbagi market is known to be the textile hub in Ibadan just like Balogun or Idumota markets in Lagos. New fabrics and other clothing materials are offloaded straight from textile factories into the market everyday. All sorts of textile materials, from the lowest to the highest, could be found and several millions of naira are spent in this market on a daily basis. 10. Balogun Market, Lagos Balogun market is one of the largest markets in Nigeria, and West Africa as a whole. The market is spread across so many streets on Lagos Island. The market is also the best place to get great bargains on different fabrics such as laces, ankara, casual and office wears, shoes, bags etc. Source: https://www.collinsuchendusblog.com/2019/07/10-biggest-and-busiest-markets-in.html?m=1 13 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by schoolnascam: 10:42am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by neonly: 10:48am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Incomplete list what of mile 12 alone ikorodu rd 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by akeentech(m): 2:38pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
For your currencies market my store is the busiest. See my signature thanks. |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by LedRock: 2:38pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Your list is on point. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by grandstar(m): 2:40pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
kk |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Nobody: 2:40pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
what about our owode at offa 10 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by rectitude(m): 2:40pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Wow 1 Like |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Beverlyjean(f): 2:40pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
What of trade fair...heard it's the biggest in West Africa and foreigners come there to buy goods 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Nobody: 2:40pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
schoolnascam:incomplete list....foolish blogger just looking for useless traffic 4 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by lanrock(m): 2:40pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Noted |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by fergie001: 2:41pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Nothing to add anymore..... The OP is spot on.... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by PhenomenalAustin: 2:41pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by taretoofine(m): 2:41pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
so wrong , what of eke market 8 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Norabay(f): 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Front page with only 2 comment. |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Ijaycool(f): 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
My brother, please what criteria did you measure with? If you wrote "some big markets in Nigeria" that would make some sense. You can't say 10 biggest markets, and you left out some very obviously big markets. Well, ask market women to inform you better. 8 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Adekdammy: 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
What of ladipo, home of spare parts 4 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by KingAzubuike(f): 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Adekdammy:Hmm wat kind of spare parts if I may ask. There is spare part and there is spare part. By the way virtually all the markets in Lagos and south west are poorly maintained and very dirty. Visit mile 12 market during rainy season back in the days and get a glimpse of what I'm talking about. 7 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Mandesz(m): 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
I mistakenly click on this topic instead of the one above. thanks,n goodbuy. good luck to zonbies 1 Like |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by MobilityExpress: 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Number 1 is Idumota. And then why didn't you include Ladipo market, OP do you want to be unfortunate? Make Ladipo boys catch you 10 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by yawehoverall: 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Nice |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by chibu4u2(m): 2:42pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Beverlyjean:trade fair is not even close to any of the markets mentioned above 12 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Seyioluwa11(m): 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Ketu and mile 12 Lagos Arena market oshodi Lagos Kara market ogun state Ladipo lagos Bodija ibadan Gbagi ibadan 15 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by fx45(m): 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
neonly:You're joking aren't you? |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by adaweezy(m): 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Ogbete market Enugu 11 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by OnyeFely: 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
All these markets are occupied majorly by one ethnic group, I know, u know them. The blessed people of God 47 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by dayleke: 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Wetin we gain if our markets no big..... Our farms are big too... If you know you know. |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by kamaldin(m): 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
schoolnascam:The list is not complete without kori market kano 4 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Chillext(m): 2:43pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Where is Oshodi? 7 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by chibu4u2(m): 2:44pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by Afflalo(m): 2:44pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Agege market beat all of them hands down 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Biggest And Busiest Markets In Nigeria That Are Saving The Nation From Hunger by partnerbizz5(f): 2:44pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Onitsha ado 4 Likes |
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