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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On Monday, the high court in the capital Abuja issued an arrest warrant for Mamman, who was power minister from 2015 to 2021.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Friday is now studying English and literary studies at a university in Nasarawa, a state which borders the capital, Abuja.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

They reached 38C in the capital Abuja, while Sokoto in the northwest hit 44C, with NiMet describing the conditions as "unhealthy".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"I no longer use it because of the hike in price," Emmanuel Chinonso, 40, a ride-share driver in Abuja, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He should have brought her with him to Abuja.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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