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Abuja

American  
[uh-boo-juh] / əˈbu dʒə /

noun

  1. the capital of Nigeria, in the central part.


Abuja British  
/ əˈbuːdʒə /

noun

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

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The agreement, which still needs cabinet approval in Israel, will let carriers from the two countries to operate flights between Tel Aviv and cities in Nigeria, like Lagos and Abuja.

From Reuters

In the capital, Abuja, Kate Imadu, 26, was among many who could not vote in the presidential election despite waiting all day and into the night to cast her vote.

From Seattle Times

In the capital, Abuja, some voters said they were barred from voting at all.

From Seattle Times

The results are being counted at tens of thousands of polling stations, and will be collated and sent to the electoral headquarters in the capital Abuja.

From BBC

For the first time this year Nigeria’s election results will be transmitted electronically to headquarters in Abuja, a step officials say will reduce voter fraud.

From Seattle Times