Today, we are going to discuss about Nigerian markets. It will interest you to know that Nigerian markets are both culturally and materially rich, and are different from markets in other parts of the world. These markets are so popular around the country that every Nigerian has heard about them at least once. So this article will provide the list of top 10 popular markets in Nigeria 2021, it will also provide answers to questions like: Where is the largest market in Nigeria? Which market is the highest market in Africa? Which is the biggest market in Lagos? and How many types of market are in Nigeria?
The first on our list is the popular and famous Onitsha main market which is considered as West Africa's commercial powerhouse. This market is invloved in various business activities ranging from imported second-hand clothing to jewelry to industrial equipment, Onitsha has it all in its expansive market, considered the biggest market in terms of item availability and land size.
The next on our list is the Cumputer Village Market. It was gathered that computer village contributes about $2 billion to Nigeria's economy annually. The market is considered the IT hub of Nigeria, where both indigenous and famous phone gadgets and accessories are sold.
The next on our list is the Balogun Market also known as the Lagos Island Market or Balogun Market. With Lagos being one of the most populous cities in Africa, visiting the market is one of the most stressful things to do. However, the energy is intoxicating and there are lots of things that can be bought there on a bargain: lace, ankara, fabrics, hair, etc.
The next on our list is the Ladipo Market which is the largest spare part market in Nigeria in terms of availability, because of the Lagos port. Electrical and mechanical spare parts of any kind, new and old, of any car brand is available here. This is where other vendors come to purchase parts.
The next on our list is the Ariaria market which is where majority of the "made in Aba" and "made in Nigeria" items are produced. From shoes to bags, there is no product or brand replica that you want or are searching for that isn't present here. Although the market has been tagged as selling replicas and inferior goods, there are also indigenous and quality products making their way into the market now.
The next on our list is the Bodija Market in Ibadan. At Bodija, you can purchase wholesale or retail foodstuff of your choice. It has a wide variety of fresh and dried produce sold at cheap prices. People troop in to buy cattle and foodstuff.
The next on our list is the Oil mill market which is known for the crowd of people that troop in every Wednesday to buy everyday foodstuff. You can buy fresh produce at very cheap prices at this market.
The next on our list is the Zaki biam yam market in Benue which happens to be the food basket of the nation and the home to the biggest yam market in Nigeria. Traders from all across the country come to Zaki biam to buy the high quality yams directly from the farmers at the market.
The next on our list is the Kasuwar Kwari market in Kano which has everything concerning clothing and material. This is where people from all over Nigeria, and even west Africa, come to purchase quality handmade tie and dyed fabric at a cheap cost to go sell elsewhere.
The last but not the list is the Alaba international market is an electronics market located in Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is the largest electronics market in Nigeria. Apart from the sales of electronic products, the markets also deals in the repair of home appliances. The market and its wide range of business activities gives opportunities to electronics and electrical engineers who specialized in the repair of faulty home appliances to transact businesses with dealers electronics. The market is opened on a daily basis except on Sundays and public holidays. This daily business transactions and popularity has attracted new investors and electronics dealers across Africa thereby expanding the market size and population with significant effects on the economy of Lagos State.