Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Benue State

Capital: Makurdi

5.7M
Population
34,059 km²
Land Area
Makurdi
Capital
Agriculture (Food Basket)
Major Sector

About Benue State

Benue is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for agriculture (food basket). With a population of approximately 5.7M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's agriculture (food basket) sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Benue

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