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Enugu is the capital of Enugu State and is nicknamed the 'Coal City'. This is because coal was discovered there in 1909, leading to the city's development as a major mining hub. The state's official slogan is 'Coal City State'.

Lagos State is known as the 'Centre of Excellence'. Despite being the smallest state by land area, it is the economic powerhouse of Nigeria and West Africa. Its capital is Ikeja, although Lagos Island remains its most famous historical and financial district.

Minna is the capital of Niger State. Niger State is the largest state in Nigeria by landmass and is known as the 'Power State' because it houses the country's major hydroelectric power stations: Kanji, Shiroro, and Jebba dams.

Ogun State is correctly matched with its slogan, 'Gateway State'. This is because of its strategic location as the primary link between Lagos (the commercial capital) and the rest of the country, as well as being a major land link to the Benin Republic. Its capital is Abeokuta.

Jos is the capital of Plateau State. The city is famous for its high altitude, temperate climate, and unique rock formations. Appropriately, the state's slogan is 'Home of Peace and Tourism'.

Gombe is the capital of Gombe State, located in North-Eastern Nigeria. Created in 1996 from part of the old Bauchi State, it is often referred to as the 'Jewel in the Savannah'. The state serves as a strategic link between the states of the North-East and is known for its agricultural produce and limestone deposits.

Imo State is officially known as the 'Eastern Heartland'. Located in the South-East, its capital is Owerri. The state is a major cultural and educational hub in Igboland and is strategically positioned in the heart of the eastern region, hence the slogan. It is also well-known for its hospitality and vibrant nightlife in the capital city.

Dutse is the capital city of Jigawa State. Jigawa was created in 1991 from the old Kano State. The state is primarily agrarian and is nicknamed 'The New World'. Dutse is notable for its rocky terrain and is increasingly becoming a centre for information technology and agricultural research in Northern Nigeria.

Kaduna State is known as the 'Liberal State' (and also the 'Centre of Learning'). Its capital is Kaduna. The state has historically been the political and administrative soul of Northern Nigeria. It houses numerous premier educational and military institutions, including the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.

Kano State is famously known as the 'Centre of Commerce'. For centuries, Kano has been the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria and a major terminus of the trans-Saharan trade. It boasts the largest market in the region (Kurmi Market) and is a leading producer of groundnuts, hides, and skins.