When people think of Plateau State, tourism often comes to mind first. The cool weather, rolling hills and waterfalls have earned it the title Home of Peace and Tourism. But beyond the scenery, the crops grown in Plateau State reveal another major strength: agriculture. From potatoes and tomatoes to maize, rice, yam, acha and a
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Travel across Plateau State, and you never have to go far to hear a different language. Berom, Afizere, Anaguta, Tarok, Ngas, Mupun, Mwaghavul, Goemai, Kofyar and many more are spoken in communities that have called the Plateau home for generations. With more than 40 ethno-linguistic groups, it is one of Nigeria’s most linguistically diverse states.
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Plateau State has long been known as the Home of Peace and Tourism—a phrase that appears on signs, promotional materials, and in how the state introduces itself to visitors. But what does it actually mean to call a place the home of peace and tourism? At first, the two words can seem to describe completely
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Weekends have a way of slipping past before you’ve fully settled into them. But with the right plan, three days in Jos can feel like an experience of a lifetime rather than just a pause between work weeks. Whether you’re after a high-energy, activity-packed weekend or a slower, more relaxed one, Jos, Plateau State delivers—with
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From stocks to start-ups, Nigerians are paying more attention to where their money can work for them. But while major investment opportunities dominate the conversation, some of the most interesting ones are developing much closer to home. Beyond its beautiful scenery and delicious food, Plateau State is a well of investment opportunity. With a strong
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There are places we see every day and eventually stop taking note of. A familiar road, a building we pass on our way home, a market we’ve walked through countless times. But put a camera in the hands of a photographer, and suddenly, the ordinary demands a second look. For International Photography Day, we invited
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So you’ve heard how breathtakingly beautiful Plateau State is and how there’s “so much to do and see”. It’s called the Home of Peace and Tourism, after all. But when planning your trip, your mind goes blank. What exactly does Plateau have to offer? Fret not. We’ve compiled 15 places every first-time visitor should consider.
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Every day, Nigerians send money to online sellers they have never met, hoping their purchases will arrive as promised. For 18-year-old Jos native Nokshuwan Sekyen Sati, that trust gap became an opportunity to build a solution. A first-year cybersecurity student at MIVA Open University, Nokshuwan is the founder of Swift Marketplace, a platform designed to
People often imagine the rainy season as the worst time to travel. In Plateau State, it’s one of the best-kept secrets. August brings cool weather, lush landscapes, abundant harvests, and a slower pace of life that lets you experience the state at its finest.
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