How Kano lost its lustre as Nigeria’s industrial hub 

    Adeola Ajakaiye, Kano & Oluwole Crowther, Lagos  | Top Stories | Mar 20, 2025    
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Once the heartbeat of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, Kano State has suffered a dramatic industrial decline.

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