Abuja
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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 defence claimed the investigation had been compromised from the start because the NCA was denied access to the search of Alison-Madueke's Abuja home in 2015.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
For 22-year-old Alhassan, his neighbourhood in Abuja typically has "light", the Nigerian English term for grid power, consistently overnight -- perfect for charging his sleek, black sedan from China's Neta Auto.
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
“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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