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In this article, we present to you an easy guide that will direct you in your attempt to apply for a Dubai visa and book a ticket.

Remember, with the right knowledge, you can save yourself from unnecessary stress attached to applying for a visa in this country.

To travel to Dubai with a Nigerian passport, you need to have a visa. Well, the process isn’t too difficult if you follow reasonable pieces of advice.

First of all, you will have to apply at the Dubai Visa Application Centre in Lagos. Of course, you can also do it online if you desire.

You should, however, note that you are meant to apply for your Dubai visa a maximum of 2 months before your date of travel. Actually, the validity of the visa is 58 days from the date of issue. We should also add it that the latest you are able to apply for a visa is 2 weeks before the date of departure.

Travellers should ensure they check their eligibility before starting the application process and submitting their application well in advance of flight departure. Once the visa is set, everything is set then.

It should be noted that this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.

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The State was carved out of old Kaduna State and currently have a population that is above 6 million inhabitants.

Quick fact about Katsina State

Date of creation: 23rd of September 1987

Geopolitical zone: North-West zone

Slogan: Home of Hospitality

Aminu Bello Masari is the current governor of the State, a member of the All Progressives Congress, alongside his deputy Mannir Yakubu.

Demography

Although there are various ethnic groups in Katsina State, the Hausa people are the predominant group in the State.

Religion

Many of the inhabitants of Katsina are muslims, but there are also a reasonable number of Christians living in the State too. For instance, the Church of Nigeria has a Diocese of Katsina. Other Pentecostal churches such as The Redeemed Christian Church of God can also be found there.

Local Government Areas in Katsina State

There are 34 Local Government Areas in Katsina State, and they are:

1. Bakori
2. Batagarawa
3. Batsari
4. Baure
5. Bindawa
6. Charanchi
7. Dan Musa
8. Dandume
9. Danja
10. Daura
11. Dutsi
12. Dutsin-Ma
13. Faskari
14. Funtua
15. Ingawa
16. Jibia
17. Kafur
18. Kaita
19. Kankara
20. Kankia
21. Katsina
22. Kurfi
23. Kusada
24. Mai’Adua
25. Malumfashi
26. Mani
27. Mashi
28. Matazu
29. Musawa
30. Rimi
31. Sabuwa
32. Safana
33. Sandamu
34. Zango

Education

There are various educational institutions in Katsina State, some of them are:

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Initially, Ondo State included what is now Ekiti State (Ekiti was carved out from Ondo in 1996).

Nicknamed the “Sunshine State” and having Akure as it capital, Ondo State has a population of 3,460,877 (according to the national census last conducted in 2006)

Quick facts about Ondo State

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Nicknamed “Home of Peace and Tourism” and created on the 3rd of February 1976, Plateau is filled with natural rocks, hills and waterfalls.

Date of creation: February 3, 1976

Geopolitical zone: North Central

Slogan: Home of Peace and Tourism

The capital of Plateau is Jos, and it is geographically unique in the country as a result of its boundaries of elevated hills all around.

The State derives its name from the Jos Plateau and is close to other States like Bauchi (to the northeast), Kaduna State (to the north-west), Nasarawa State (to the south-west) and Taraba State (to the south-east).

The current Governor of Plateau State is Simon Bako Lalong of the All Progressives Congress, alongside his Deputy Sonni Gwanle Tyoden.

The State has a population of around 3.5 million people and has an area of 26,899 square kilometres.

History

The state has been adjusted to its current borders on numerous occasions. Colonial manipulation was from an interest to safeguard the railway construction and to ensure safe passage of mined tin to the coast.

Much of the State was part of Bauchi Province when the European colonists came to dominate Nigeria in the early 20th century.

Plateau Province (Jos and Pankshin Divisions) was drawn out of Bauchi in 1926. The border changed on various occasions as the government tried to prevent having to split ethnic groups.

After the civil war, Benue-Plateau State was among the states that were divided due to pressures pulled on the Federal Government. In 1976, Plateau State was created from Benue-Plateau covering the area of the original Plateau Province.

During Sani Abacha’s regime In 1996, the State was further subdivided to create Nasarawa State.

Government

Just as it is in other states in Nigeria, Plateau State also has a State Cabinet, the House of Assembly and Local Government Areas.

There is a Governor (chief executive) who is in charge of the affairs of the government, assisted by a Deputy as well as Commissioners. The current governor of Plateau is Simon Bako Lalong.

The House of Assembly is made up of 25 members and 11 special advisers and each Local Government Areas is headed by a chairman.

The State has 17 LGAs consisting of ethnic groups who usually share common. The people elect those to lead them in their Local Government areas are from several contestants.

Local Government Areas in Plateau State

Currently, Plateau State is made up of 17 LGAs, and they are:

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Nicknamed “Land of Equity”, Kebbi State was created on the 27th of August in 1991 when it was carved out of Sokoto State.

With its capital at Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi has a population that is close to 4 million (as at 2006 when the census was last conducted)

The State is neighbor to the likes of Sokoto State, Niger State, and Zamfara State.

The current governor of Kebbi State is Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of the All Progressive Congress, alongside his deputy Samaila Yombe Dabai.

History

The State is traditionally regarded by Sarki mythology as the homeland of the Banza bakwai states and Hausa Kingdoms.

It is believed that the state of Kebbi was founded around 600 BCE by refugees of the Assyrian empire that were conquered by Babylonian and Median forces in 612 BCE.

In the 19th century when the Fulani jihad stormed the area, they were able to prevent the jihadists. But some years later, the region majorly converted to Islam through peaceful means.

History of Zuru

Zuru emirate is divided into 5 administrative chiefdom, and they are:

• Dabai
• Danko
• Fakai
• Sakaba
• Wasagu.

The Emirate is situated in the southern part of the State Nigeria, and is close to Zamfara State (to the North) and Niger State (to the south).

The people are multi-ethic and are grouped into categories. The first are those who are claiming long term settlement (such as the Achifawa, Kambari, Dukkawa Fakkawa,’Dankawa, Worawa, Katsinawa and Lelna)

The second are the much more recent settlers who are regarded as recent immigrants or even as temporary strangers.

Some of the Groups lay some claim to origin from Hausa. According to history, the emirate was as a result of upheaval resulting from events such as Kanta’s breakaway from Songhai and Nupe-Kororofa control.

Subdivisions

The State was carved out of the former Sokoto State in 1991 and currently have 21 Local Government areas.

Kebbi has Sudan and sahel-savannah. The southern part of the State is majorly filled with rocks with the Niger River traversing from Benin to Ngaski LGA while the opposite part of the state is sandy.

Many inhabitants of Kebbi are farmers who cultivates crops, rear animals and are also indulging in fishery.

There are many Christians and Muslims in Kebbi State, as Christianity and Islam are the most popular religions in the State.

There are 225 political wards in the State, as well as 3000 settlements.

Local Government Areas in Kebbi State

There are 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs), in Kebbi State as well as 35 districts. The LGAs are as follows:

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Nicknamed “The Confluence State” and established on the 27th of August 1991, Kogi State earned her nickname due to the confluence of River Niger and River Benue at its capital (Lokoja)

It is necessary to emphasize that Lokoja is the first administrative capital of modern-day Nigeria.

With a population that is over 4 million inhabitants, the current governor of Kogi State is Yahaya Bello of the All Progressive Congress alongside his deputy Simon Achuba.

Agriculture is a major part of Kogi’s economy with fishing in the riverine areas like the capital of the State. Kogi is also blessed with the likes of coal, petroleum, steel and others.

The major ethnic groups in Kogi State are Igala, Ebira, and Okun.

Geography

The State is the only one in the country that shares a boundary with ten other states.

She is neighbor to the Federal Capital Territory (to the north), Nasarawa State (to the north east), Benue State (to the east), Enugu State (to the south-east), Anambra State (to the south), Edo State (to the south-west), Ondo State (to the west), Ekiti State (to the west), Kwara State (to the west), and Niger State (to the north).

History And People

Kogi State was carved out from parts of Kwara State and Benue State. It currently comprises the people of the Kabba Province of Northern Nigeria.

Although there are various ethnic groups in the State, the major ones are:

• Igala
• Ebira
• Okun (a Yoruba Group)

Kogi State no doubt is an important one as far as Nigeria is concerned. Quite important that the name the country bears were coined in Lokoja by Flora Shaw.

Local Government Areas in Kogi State

There are 21 local government areas in the State, and they are:

• Adavi
• Ajaokuta
• Ankpa
• Bassa
• Dekina
• Ibaji
• Idah
• Igalamela-Odolu
• Ijumu
• Kabba/Bunu
• Koton Karfe
• Lokoja
• Mopa-Muro
• Ofu
• Ogori/Magongo
• Okehi
• Okene
• Olamaboro
• Omala
• Yagba East
• Yagba West

Tourism

There are various exciting places to see in Kogi State, such as:

• Lord Lugard House
• Confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue
• Ogidi (An African town with formations of Igneous Rock mountains and a traditional art & craft industry)

Transport And Communications

The State links the FCT with over 20 Southern States. The Abuja International Airport serves as the national and international gateway for air travelers from and to Kogi.

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Kwara State was created on the 27th of May 1967 and its capital is Ilorin. According to the 2006 census conducted in the country, Kwara State has about 2,365,353 people living in the State. Of course, it is obvious the population would have witnessed some growth in recent years.

The Yoruba ethnic group is the predominant one in the State, and the current governor of Kwara is Abdulfatah Ahmed of the People’s Democratic Party alongside his  deputy Peter Sara Kisira.

History

The State was founded during the regime of Yakubu Gowon when he split the four regions that then made up the Federation of Nigeria into 12 states.

At its creation, Kwara constitutes of the former Ilorin and Kabba provinces of the then Northern Region. Although it wasn’t called Kwara initially, but was known as the West Central State.

Afterwards, the name “Kwara” was picked – which is a local name for the River Niger.

A lot of States have been carved out of Kwara. In 1976 for instance, the Idah/Dekina region of Kwara was carved out and joined with a part of the then Benue/Plateau State to form Benue State.

Even in 1991, some local government areas (including Oyi, Yagba, Okene, Okehi and Kogi) were also removed to form part of the new Kogi State.

The State is blessed with various mineral resources such as tamaline and tantalite. There are also a lot of Cocoa and Kolanut in the Southern parts of the State.

Local Government Areas

There are 16 Local Government Areas in the State, and they are:

• Asa
• Baruten
• Edu
• Ekiti
• Ifelodun
• Ilorin East
• Ilorin South
• Ilorin West
• Irepodun
• Isin
• Kaiama
• Moro
• Offa
• Oke Ero
• Oyun
• Pategi

Tourism

There are various exciting spots to see in Kwara State. Some of them are:

• Esie Museum
• Owu waterfalls
• Imoleboja Rock Shelter
• Ogunjokoro
• Kainji Lake National Parks
• Agbonna Hill Awon Mass Wedding in Shao.

Economy

A lot of residents of the State are farmers. Agriculture is the major source of the State’s economy. The farmers cultivate cash crops like cotton, cocoa, coffee, Kolanut and tobacco.

Kwara State also have some mineral resources like Gold, limestone, marble, feldspar, clay, and kaolin.

Higher Institutions in Kwara

Kwara State has various educational institutions such as:

• University of Ilorin (a federal university)
• Kwara State University (a state university)
• Kwara State Polytechnic
• Federal Polytechnic Offa
• The college of education, Ilorin,
• School of Health technology, Offa
• College of Nursing, Ilorin.

List of private institution in Kwara State

• Landmark University, Omu-Aran,
• Crown Hill University, Eiye N’korin
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
• Summit University, Offa.

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