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Nasarawa

British  
/ nəˈsaːrəwə /

noun

  1. a state of Nigeria, in the centre east of Abuja. Capital: Lafia. Pop: 1 863 275(2006). Area: 27 117 sq km (10 470 sq miles)

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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

Later that month, the corps raided a location in Karu, Nasarawa State, near Abuja, leading to the arrest of four Chinese nationals and the seizure of tons of lithium.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

The incident happened on Tuesday night between Nasarawa and Benue states in north central Nigeria.

From Reuters • Jan. 25, 2023

Mr. Ahemba is president of the Tiv Youth Organization, an umbrella body for youths of the Tiv, an ethnic group of Christian farmers from Nasarawa.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2018

Uche Joseph Uwaleke, an economist at Nasarawa State University in Nigeria’s central region, explains why there has been an increase in extreme poverty.

From The Guardian • Jul. 16, 2018

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