In the one province of Bauchi as many as sixty native languages are spoken.
Next in importance among the Hausa towns are Bauchi (or Yakoba), pop. over 50,000, 140 m.
Tin ore of excellent quality is found in the province of Bauchi, alkali salts are abundant in Kano province, iron ore and red and yellow ochres are found in Kontagora and other provinces, kaolin (china clay) and limestone in the west central regions.
In 1902 Bauchi and Bornu were brought under British rule.
In Bauchi the emir was deposed and a new emir was appointed.