Dyeing business dying as 525-year-old Kano pit faces extinction
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The popular and historic 525-year-old Kano dyeing pit situated in the ancient Kofar Mata area in Kano State is currently facing extinction. In a recent visit to the once fascinating, ever-busy dyeing pit, our correspondent observed that it is now in shambles. It was also observed that few people work…
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