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Shopping Guide . 09 Sep 2015 . Justin Irabor

The Best Markets To Shop Cheap In Nigeria

If there is one thing Nigerian cities and villages have in common, it’s their markets. There are different types of markets where you can shop in Nigeria such as the fruit market, clothes market, livestock market, and many more.  Sometimes, we feel cheated because we may have bought things at a higher than normal price. To help you stay away from such a feeling, we have listed some of the best markets where you can shop cheap.


Ariaria International Market, Aba

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In Abia State is the famous Ariaria International Market perfectly tucked  in a bubbling city called, Aba. It is dubbed the China of Africa, sitting comfortably as the second largest market in Nigeria. There is hardly anything that you won’t find in this market. Guess what? Things here are very affordable because of the keen competition in the market. The market is divided into segments according to products which make it easier to move around.


Onitsha International Main Market

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Onitsha International Main Market is in Anambra state. From the Niger Bridge, the market can be sighted with its rusty roofs. It is the largest market in West Africa, beating Ariaria International market with its affordability.  People come from different parts of Nigeria to shop for various goods, and if there’s one market that you would get lost while shopping, it’s this one.


Alaba International Market, Lagos

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If you have never visited Alaba International Market, you may erroneously believe that it is a Nollywood market because of the adverts in most movies. This is the home to the country’s electronic products. You may end up not buying anything if you do not have a particular product in mind because of the numerous options offered to you at an affordable rate.


Idumota Market, Lagos

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*One of the oldest markets in Lagos is Idumota Market whose activities seem to never end. As early as 6 a.m. until 5 p.m., you can shop until you are tired. It is here that Nollywood has made a lot of its financial impact, with many movie dealers and distributors having their offices here.


Kurmi Market, Kano

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Kurmi Market in Kano State was founded in the 15th century by King Muhammad Rumfa. To tell you how famous this market is, a football team adopted this name as well. If you are a tourist and there’s anything you are looking to buy when you are in Nigeria, you do not need to look any further than this because Kurmi Market is simply where you need to be.


These markets are not the only popular markets Nigeria has to offer. There are big markets in every state in the country that are open from Monday to Saturday. However, some of the traders in these markets still come to the above listed markets to buy their products.  Maybe, we must have forgotten your popular market where you shop cheap, you can add to our list when you comment at the end of this article. Which of these markets have you visited, and what was your experience like? Tell us!

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