Abuja

American

[uh-boo-juh] / əˈbu dʒə /

noun

the capital of Nigeria, in the central part.

Abuja British

/ əˈbuːdʒə /

noun

the federal capital of Nigeria, in the centre of the country. Pop: 467 000 (2005 est)

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As Abuja has slowly filled in over the years, it has shed some of its sterile feel, hosting a photography festival, an international film festival and a burgeoning literary scene.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

These issues will be high on the agenda when researchers from across the region meet in Abuja later this year to review the West African Vulture Conservation Action Plan, which was drafted in 2022.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

The most prominent Forward project currently underway in Nigeria is the redevelopment of the NFF Technical Centre in Abuja.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

While there have been diplomatic efforts to calm tensions, most recently with a meeting between their foreign affairs officials in Abuja, the issue has spread beyond politics.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

At the Abuja airport on his way back to Lagos, he thought of going to the international wing instead, buying a ticket to somewhere improbable, like Malabo.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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