All 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State

Agaie is a historic emirate and agricultural LGA in southern Niger State. Agriculture dominates the local economy, especially rice, millet, maize, sorghum, cassava and livestock production. Fishing and local commerce are also important.

Agwara is a northwestern LGA bordering the Republic of Benin. Agriculture, livestock, fishing and cross-border trade are major economic activities. Rice, grains, cassava and livestock are important.

Bida is one of the most historically and culturally important towns in Niger State and the traditional centre of the Nupe Kingdom. Commerce, agriculture, traditional brasswork, glassmaking, food processing and education are major economic activities.

Borgu is one of Niger State's largest LGAs by land area and contains major national energy and tourism assets. Agriculture, fishing, livestock, tourism, forestry and commerce are major economic activities. Kainji Lake supports fishing and related businesses.

Bosso surrounds important parts of the Minna metropolitan area. Agriculture, education, commerce, construction, services and real estate are major economic activities because of proximity to Minna.

Chanchaga contains Minna, the capital of Niger State, and is therefore one of the state's most urbanised LGAs. Government, commerce, education, transport, hospitality, real estate and services dominate the urban economy.

Edati is an agricultural LGA in southern Niger State. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with rice, maize, cassava, yam and livestock production supported by fertile farmland.

Gbako is an agricultural LGA in the southern part of Niger State. Agriculture, livestock, grain trading and small-scale commerce are the main economic activities.

Gurara is strategically located near the Federal Capital Territory and contains major natural attractions. Agriculture, quarrying, tourism, commerce, construction and services are important to the local economy.

Katcha is an important agricultural and riverine LGA. Rice farming, fishing, livestock, cassava, maize and grain trading are major economic activities.

Kontagora is a major commercial and traditional centre in northern Niger State. Agriculture, livestock, grain trading, commerce and services are major economic activities.

Lapai is home to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University. Agriculture, education, livestock, commerce and food processing are major economic activities.

Lavun is one of the larger agricultural LGAs in southern Niger State. Agriculture, rice production, fishing, livestock and grain trading are major economic activities.

Magama is an agricultural LGA in northern Niger State. Agriculture, livestock, grain production, commerce and local processing are the main economic activities.

Mariga is one of the largest LGAs in northern Niger State by land area. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, grain trading and local commerce are major economic activities.

Mashegu is one of the largest LGAs in Niger State by land area. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing, grain production and rural commerce are major economic activities.

Mokwa is one of the most populous and economically important LGAs in Niger State. Agriculture, fishing, river commerce, livestock, grain trading and food processing are major economic activities.

Munya is located in eastern Niger State and contains largely rural communities. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, local trade and small-scale processing are important economic activities.

Paikoro is strategically located between Minna and Abuja-facing transport routes. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, transportation and food processing are major economic activities.

Rafi is an important agricultural LGA in northern Niger State. Agriculture, livestock, mining, forestry, grain production and commerce are important economic activities.

Rijau is a northern Niger State LGA with extensive agricultural and rural areas. Agriculture, livestock, grain trading, forestry and regional commerce are major economic activities.

Shiroro is strategically important because it contains the Shiroro hydroelectric power complex. Agriculture, fishing, livestock, energy-related activities, commerce and tourism are important to the LGA.

Suleja is one of Niger State's most urbanised LGAs and is closely connected economically to Abuja. Real estate, construction, commerce, transportation, manufacturing, services and agriculture dominate the local economy.

Tafa is an important gateway between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory. Construction, real estate, commerce, transport, agriculture and services are major economic activities.

Wushishi is strategically important because of the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project. Agriculture, fishing, energy, construction, commerce and livestock are important economic activities.