Friday, 05 June 2026

Plateau State

Capital: Jos

4.2M
Population
30,913 km²
Land Area
Jos
Capital
Agriculture, Tourism
Major Sector

About Plateau State

Plateau is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for agriculture, tourism. With a population of approximately 4.2M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's agriculture, tourism sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Plateau

Fulani Militants Top Nigeria’s Religious Violence Toll, USCIRF Warns in New Report

A May 2026 report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) says Fulani militant groups are now ...

30 May 2026

University of Jos Students Protest Week-Long Power Outage in Hostels

Students demand immediate restoration of electricity as prolonged blackout disrupts academic activities and daily life on campus....

26 May 2026