Niger is a State in the North Central region of Nigeria bounded to the South by the Niger River. It is also bounded by the States of Kebbi and Zamfara to the North, Kaduna to the North and North-East, Kogi to the South-East, and Kwara to the South. Government total expenditure in 2021 was N117 billion. The State capital is Minna. Niger State has opportunities in rice, transportation, real estate, tourism, mineral exploration and processing, power, waste management, livestock, and shea nut.