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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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On the sidewalk outside a charging station in downtown Abuja, women shading themselves with umbrellas sell mangoes and peanuts steps away from a Tesla Cybertruck.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Abuja resident drives a hybrid, whose extended range is useful for visiting family in Kaduna, considering there aren't any charging stations along the 200-kilometre route.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Obi, 64, and Kwankwaso, 69, were formally received at the NDC's national headquarters in Abuja by the party's national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Sunday.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Okyere, who is chief executive of several oil and gas companies, said that the £3,900 was later reimbursed by Alison-Madueke in cash at his office in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“I'm going to Abuja on Friday,” he said.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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