Kano State, Nigeria is the seat of Bayero University, which was established in 1977 and is renowned for its extensive research and teaching in Arabic law and other disciplines.
The university also has several teacher-training institutes, which offer specialized courses in teaching and educational management.
The city is also home to a state polytechnic college, offering a range of vocational and technical courses, as well as an agricultural research institute that focuses on research into modern methods of farming and food production.
With its wide range of educational and research institutions, Kano is well placed to become a major centre of learning and knowledge in the region, and a hub for innovation and growth.
