Monday Market

Location	Maiduguri
Coordinates	11°50′10″N 13°09′12″E / 11.836°N 13.1534°E / 11.836; 13.1534
Opening date	1970

Monday Market is the largest and most significant marketplace in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.^[1]

The Maiduguri Monday Market established in the early 1970s, it was created to support the growing commercial activities in Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. Initially located in Budum, the market was later relocated to its current site, which became a major commercial hub for northeastern Nigeria and neighboring countries such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. Following a devastating fire in 1979^[2][3], the market was rebuilt and officially commissioned in August 1985 by Major-General Abubakar Waziri. It features approximately 20,000 shops and facilities, making it one of the largest markets in northern Nigeria at the time. The market has faced challenges over the years, including periodic fires and disruptions caused by the Boko Haram insurgency, but it remains a vital center for trade in foodstuffs, textiles, livestock, and traditional crafts.^[4]

Monday Market serves as a vital cultural hub in northeastern Nigeria, bringing together diverse communities like Kanuri, Hausa, Fulani, and Shuwa Arabs. making it a significant venue for both commerce and the celebration of cultural diversity

The 1979 Monday Market Fire was a devastating fire outbreak that completely destroyed the Monday Market in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The incident led to the reconstruction and expansion of the market, which was later reopened in 1985 under the administration of Major-General Abubakar Waziri.

In 2023 Maiduguri Monday Market fire was a major fire outbreak that occurred on February 26, 2023, at the Monday Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The fire, which started around 2:00 AM, destroyed approximately 13,000 shops, affecting the livelihoods of over 20,000 traders.