Transportation in Northern Nigeria has evolved from traditional methods to modern systems. In the pre-colonial era, movement relied mainly on foot, pack animals such as donkeys, horses, and camels,
especially in trans-Saharan trade. During the colonial period (early 1900s), the British introduced roads and the railway, linking the north to the ports in the south for easier movement of goods and administration.
Over time, motor vehicles, lorries, and buses became widespread, boosting trade and mobility across towns and rural areas. In recent decades, air transport (e.g., Kaduna, Kano airports) and improved road networks have further connected the region, though challenges like poor infrastructure still persist.