Rapid urbanization has been considerd one of the significant factor of urban studies in developing countries of the world since the emergence of population explosion in the 1960s and 1970s in larger cities (Barros, 2004). Land use/land cover change information is very essential in decision making process in urban planning implementation and management of urban areas to meet the increasing demands for basic human needs and welfare of the contemporary rapidly growing population. This paper is primarily focused on the changes occurred in landuse /land cover in Maiduguri urban area between 2000 and 2018. The study was conducted using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques. Landsat images of the Maiduguri Urban area for 2000 and 2018 were obtained and used for the study. Results from the study indicated that built-up area expanded from 51.81% in 2000 to about 64.57% in 2018, whereas agricultural area decreased by (-4.98kmsq), bear surface by (-2.57kmsq) and grassland by (-11.48kmsq) respectively. The study noted that changes in land use and land cover could be an essential tool for monitoring urban activities and resolving the negative consequences of urban growth. It is recommended that special priority should be given to urban growth and continuous investigations are required for effective urban development and management of the study area.