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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Johann Wadephul called for "strengthening trade and investment" at a meeting with his counterpart Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in Abuja, having spent Tuesday in the economic capital, Lagos.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

The suspect is expected to be taken to the police headquarters in Abuja for further questioning.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

As the investigation widened, its sharpest effect was felt far from Abuja.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

A former Nigerian government official told AFP that when Abuja rebuffed US overtures to take in Venezuelans last year, "we knew there would be consequences".

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

She was at the hair salon when he sent her a text: I’m sorry jfem but I think I should probably go alone to Abuja.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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