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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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Example Sentences

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The strikes had Nigeria's approval but came as Abuja was under pressure from Washington.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Clergy from a conservative grouping of the Anglican Church are meeting this week in Nigeria's capital Abuja to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Abuja as the government is under diplomatic scrutiny, particularly from the US.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Details in official communications between Nigeria and the United States have at times differed, possibly due to Washington apparently backing out of issuing a joint statement with Abuja, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

“Nonsense! You knew you were going to Abuja from the beginning so why let me waste my time preparing for you!”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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