Top 10 markets for Christmas shopping in Nigeria

The holiday season is here and it comes with challenges of buying some essential items needed in the markets for the Christmas celebration.

The demand for new clothes and the need to buy food and drinks increases during this period.

To make the best decision while shopping, we have researched some markets that will give you the best shopping experience.

Here’s a list of the top 10 markets to visit for Christmas shopping in Nigeria

Alaba International Market, Lagos

Alaba International Market is one of the largest and popular markets in West Africa, located in Lagos, Nigeria. The market is known for electronics, electrical equipment, various technological goods, and other items. The market is visited by traders, wholesalers, and buyers from across Nigeria and neighbouring countries. The market used to be the world-famous market for Nollywood products. It’s a perfect place to get electronic gifts for your home or as a gift this Christmas season.

Kasuwar Kwari, Kano

Kasuwar Kwari is one of West Africa’s largest textile markets located in Kano, Nigeria. The market is known for quality handmade tie and dye fabric at pocket-friendly prices.

Zaki Biam Yam Market, Benue

Zaki Biam Yam Market is located in the food basket Benue State in Nigeria and is considered the latest yam market in Africa, serving as a key distribution hub for yams across Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

Oil Mill market, Port Harcourt, Rivers

The Oil Mill Market, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, is a popular weekly market that welcomes throngs of people who buy everyday foodstuff at pocket-friendly prices every Wednesday. It’s a major hub for foodstuffs, local produce, and everyday essentials, attracting both locals and visitors.

Bodija market, Ibadan, Oyo

Bodija Market, located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, is one of the largest and most popular places in the city center to buy foodstuff. It’s famous for its extensive variety of goods, particularly food items, and serves as a major hub for wholesale and retail trade. Bodija Market is a bustling center of commerce that attracts traders and buyers from across the country.

Ariaria market, Aba, Abia

Ariaria International Market, popularly known as the China of Africa is located in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. This market is one of the largest and most important markets in West Africa. It’s a hub for locally made goods, “Made in Aba” particularly fashion and footwear, and one of the go-to markets during Christmas season.

Balogun Market, Marina, Lagos

Balogun Market, located in Marina Street, Lagos, is one of the most visited markets in Lagos State, where fabrics from any part of the world can be purchased.

Onitsha Market, Anambra

Onitsha Main Market, located in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, is one of the largest and busiest markets in Africa. It’s a place where you can get imported or second-hand clothing, jewelry, or even industrial equipment.

Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market, Kaduna

Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market, located in Kawo, Kaduna State, Nigeria, also known as Kaduna Central Market, is named after Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, a notable Nigerian Islamic scholar, and is the biggest and most popular market in Kaduna State. It is one of the best places to shop in Kaduna with various items from food items, and everyday groceries, to clothing items and even electronics

Gbagi Market, Ibadan, Oyo

Gbagi Market, located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, later renamed Bola-Ige International Market is known for its wide range of goods, including textiles, foodstuff, and household items.