Nialga

Nialga is a neighborhood in Niamey, Southwestern Niger. Nialga is situated nearby to the suburb Recasement Gaweye, as well as near Kirkissoye.

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Type: Neighborhood
Description: neighborhood of Niamey
Also known as: “Gnalga” and “Nyalga”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Boubou Hama National Museum and Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology.

Boubou Hama National Museum

Museum

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Musée National Boubou Hama is the national museum of Niger, located in Niamey. It was founded on December 18, 1959 as Musée National du Niger. Its first conservator, Pablo Toucet, designed the concept of the museum, according to which it was part of the Culture Valley of Niamey, proposed by Boubou Hama. Boubou Hama National Museum is situated 3 km north of Nialga.

Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology

College

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Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology is the only Institute of technology in Niger dedicated to the formation of engineers and technicians. EMIG's educational disciplines expend into fields such as mining, geology, mechanical and civil engineering. Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology is situated 3 km northwest of Nialga.

Sahel Academy

School

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Sahel Academy is a Christian international school in Niamey, Niger. It was established by SIM in 1987. It educates the children of missionaries and the English-speaking people of Niamey.