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Bida

Town in the state of Niger, Nigeria, approximately 100 km/60 mi southwest of Minna and 200 km/120 mi northeast of Ilorin; population (1992) 113,600. Situated near the left bank of the Niger River, it is connected by rail to Lagos and Kano. It is noted for its brass work and dyed cotton fabrics.

Bida was formerly the capital of the emirate of Nupe, but was conquered by the British in 1903.



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