Kaduna, Nigeria, once known as “Textile City,” used to have factories that churned out African prints, bed linens, lace and fabrics to decorate homes.

They also employed tens of thousands of people.

But that was about 35 years ago.

Today, many of those workers don't have jobs.

But their fortunes could change after a Turkish company announced plans to invest $15 million to reopen one of the factories.

TRT World ’s Wendy Agbo reports.