[2] The city is the centre of an agricultural region noted for production of groundnuts, cotton, hides, millet and guinea corn[1] and also has mills for producing peanut oil and steel.

[1] In pre-Islamic times, Katsina's semi-divine ruler was known as the Sarki, who faced a summary death-sentence if found to be ruling incompetently.

[citation needed] The city's history of western-style education dates back to the early 1950s, when the first middle school in northern Nigeria was established (Katsina Teachers College).

The city of Katsina is also home to an 18th-century mosque featuring the Gobarau Minaret, a 15-metre (50 ft) tower made from mud and palm branches.

The Emir's residential quarters at the epicenter of the Palace is a large compound built in the typical traditional architectural style.

[7] Katsina city is well known for years as a CRADLE OF LEARNING; there have been in existence Islamic Schools and other centres of scholarship as far back as the 14th century.

The state's economy will be developed based on agriculture and solid minerals exploitation to create jobs and wealth through the utilization and mobilization of natural and human resources.

[18] Water went away in Katsina City during a flood, causing two people to be swept away from their homes in the nearby town of Sabon Ungwa.