Abuja
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, located in the Federal Capital Territory in the centre of the country. It replaced Lagos as the national capital in 1991. The city was purpose-built as a planned capital, chosen for its central location and perceived neutrality among Nigeria's diverse ethnic and religious groups. Abuja has a population of several million people and serves as the administrative and political heart of Africa's most populous nation. The city hosts the presidential complex, National Assembly, Supreme Court and headquarters of numerous federal ministries and agencies. It is also home to foreign embassies and international organisations operating in Nigeria. Abuja's economy is driven primarily by government activity, but the city has developed into a significant hub for services, finance, telecommunications and technology. Major infrastructure includes Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, which connects the capital to domestic and international destinations. The city's master plan, designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, features wide boulevards, distinct zones for residential, commercial and governmental functions, and notable landmarks such as the National Mosque and National Christian Centre. Abuja's strategic importance and modern infrastructure have made it a focal point for policy development, investment and regional diplomacy in West Africa.
Abuja Updates
SA: Paul Mashatile: Address by Deputy President, on the occasion of Nepad@25 Years - High-Level Business Breakfast, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town (21/05/2026)
22nd May 2026 As we mark Africa Month and celebrate twenty-five years of NEPAD, we return to that founding vision: an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful... →
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says
By: Reuters 4th May 2026 At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked their government to fly them home after a protests there targeting foreigners, Nigeria’s... →
US expands Nigeria travel warning, lets embassy staff leave Abuja
By: Reuters 9th April 2026 The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorised the departure of non‑emergency US government employees and... →
Cross-border digital payments and identity in Nigeria under the AfCFTA
2nd April 2026 As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) transitions from ambition to implementation, Nigeria stands at the forefront of the continent’s... →
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
By: Reuters 5th February 2026 Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters... →
African countries pushing forward with nuclear energy programmes
By: Rebecca Campbell 3rd February 2026 African countries are aiming to achieve a total nuclear power generating capacity of 15 GW by 2035, most of it in West Africa. This would require a... →
Daily Podcast – February 02, 2026
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 2nd February 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa pays tribute to Freedom Charter’s last surviving signatory; ABSA PMI rises by 8.2 points in Jan but remains below the... →
Nigeria charges nine with 2025 massacre that killed 150
By: Reuters 2nd February 2026 Nigerian prosecutors filed 57 terrorism-related charges on Monday against nine men accused of carrying out a deadly attack on Yelwata community in... →
West African bloc rejects Guinea-Bissau's military transition plan
By: Reuters 15th December 2025 West African bloc ECOWAS rejected on Sunday a transition programme announced by Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers and demanded a swift return to... →
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