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Why Fire Razed Kano State’s Singer Market

Daniel Ariyo Oluwole

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Flames swept through Singer Market in Kano, destroying shops, goods, and years of investment, leaving many traders devastated.

This marks the second fire at the market in 2026, deepening concerns over recurring incidents that continue to undermine livelihoods and strain the state’s economy.

Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the scale of lives and property lost, the cause of the fire, and its impact on affected residents.