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Shika Destination Guide

Explore Shika in Nigeria

Shika in the region of Kaduna is a town in Nigeria - some 147 mi or ( 237 km ) North of Abuja , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Shika is now 03:18 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zaria, Ungwan Tsauni, Ungwan Shehu, Ungwan Sarkin Pawa, and Ungwan Sarki Noma. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zaria . Where to go and what to see in Shika ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Sokoto Caliphate

The Sokoto Caliphate is an Islamic spiritual community in Northern Nigeria, led by the Sultan of Sokoto. It was founded during the Fulani War in 1809 by Usman dan Fodio. Throughout the 1800s, it was one of the largest and most powerful empires in sub-Saharan Africa until British conquest in 1903.

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Located at 11.07 7.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: 1903 disestablishments, 19th century in Africa, History of Islam, Muslim empires, Nigerian traditional states, Sokoto, Sokoto Caliphate, Sokoto State, States of pre-colonial Africa

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology is a higher education institute in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is funded by the Civil Aviation Department in the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Aviation. Formerly known as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre, the school was established in 1964. It has a fleet of about 25 training aircraft.

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Located at 11.14 7.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Aviation schools, Kaduna State, Universities and colleges in Nigeria

Zaria Airport

Zaria Airport is an airport serving Zaria, a city in the Kaduna State of Nigeria.

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Located at 11.13 7.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Airports in Nigeria, Kaduna State, Zaria

Wusasa

Wusasa is town just outside the major city of Zaria in Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria.

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Located at 11.08 7.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Populated places in Kaduna State, Zaria

Sabon Gari, Kaduna State

Sabon Gari is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Sabon Gari.

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Located at 11.12 7.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Populated places in Kaduna State