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... Signs  $14bn MOU  with 42 companies   For six years, Kebbi State counted its losses in silence. Before the festival’s suspension in 2020, the Argungu Fishing Festival drew between 30,000 and 50,000 visitors per edition. Hotels filled up weeks in advance. Traders recorded their best annual sales in four days. Transporters doubled fares and …

Nigeria, often called the Giant of Africa, is a nation of extraordinary cultural diversity. With over 250 ethnic groups, the country’s festivals are vivid windows into its history, traditions, and communal life. From age-old spiritual rites to contemporary cultural extravaganzas, Nigerian festivals celebrate identity, community, and heritage. Here is an exclusive guide to 31 of …

Drums, Dance, Naira: The Power of Nigerian Festivals

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