Kano State

Own land in Kano with confidence.

Kano State is divided into 44 local government areas, 484 INEC wards and 481 named neighbourhoods. We buy, sell, lease, value and protect land across all of them, with the title checked at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) before you pay.

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44Local government areas

481Named neighbourhoods

KanoState capital

1967Year created · North West

At a glance

Kano in numbers.

Kano is the capital, in the North West geopolitical zone. Dawakin Kudu has the most named neighbourhoods (15), and Doguwa is the LGA farthest from Kano, about 128 km away.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is about 12 km from Kano
Nearest states: Katsina, Jigawa and Kaduna
484 INEC wards across 44 LGAs

Kano in NigeriaApproximate

Each dot is an LGA. Kano’s 44 LGAs are in black; Kano is marked.

Local government areas

All 44 LGAs in Kano.

Select an LGA to see its neighbourhoods, distances and what to check before you buy.

Land

Land in Kano, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Kano State.

OwnershipLand titles in KanoOwnership in Kano State is a right of occupancy under the Land Use Act, granted or recognised by Kano State. Documents in Kano range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.

BuyingBuying land in KanoLand in Kano State is mostly infill plots between existing buildings. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the price. You can fly into Kano airport, about 12 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.

SellingSelling a plot in KanoPlots in Kano State mostly sell to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. We put Governor’s Consent and the survey in order first, then price against land sales in Shahuchi, Yakasai and Dan'agundi.

LeasingLeasing land in KanoGround leases in Kano State suit businesses near Kano needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; car parks and logistics users serving Kano airport; and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationWhat land in Kano is worthWe value land in Kano State from comparable land sales in Shahuchi, Yakasai, Dan'agundi and Kankarofi, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and access to main roads. You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.

InvestmentInvesting in land in KanoFor land investors, Kano State points to commercial sites serving people who work in Kano, and sites for hotels and serviced buildings near Kano airport. Any figures come from current evidence for your shortlist, not a brochure.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadLand in Kano, without flying homeYou see every plot in Kano State on live video before deciding, check the title at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Kano State can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch.

Foreign investorsInvest in land in Kano from abroadWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Kano State against Shahuchi, Yakasai and Dan'agundi. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Before you buy

What we check in Kano.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Kano are made at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.

SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Kano, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Kano is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

SiteInspection in personOur team visits Kano, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

What we do in Kano.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land WatchEmpty plots fenced, watched and photographed monthly.

Frequently asked questions

How many LGAs are in Kano State?

Kano State has 44 local government areas, 484 INEC wards and 481 named neighbourhoods on this site, from Ajingi to Wudil.

What is the capital of Kano State?

Kano is the capital of Kano State, in Kano Municipal LGA. The state was created in 1967.

Which international airport is closest to Kano?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 12 km from Kano in a straight line.

How do I verify land in Kano?

Titles are searched at the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), the survey plan is charted for acquisition and setbacks, the seller’s authority is confirmed and the site is inspected. We do all of this before you pay.

Can I buy land in Kano from abroad?

Yes. Site walks are by live video, documents can be signed outside Nigeria, and payment is released only when the deed is in your name.

Talk to us about land in Kano.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.

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