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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


A mining operation in Namibia
Foreign buyers fuel illegal mineral trade in Nigeria, watchdogs warn
15th May 2026 By: Reuters

LAGOS – Nigeria is losing vast mineral revenues to a web of illegal trading networks dominated by foreign buyers, shell companies and armed criminal groups, a joint government-civil society report... 


STRENGTHENED COOPERATION 
Senegal and Nigeria have committed to strengthening cooperation in areas such as refining, policy development, gas monetisation and national oil company collaboration
Senegal, Nigeria deepen cooperation to strengthen energy ties
24th April 2026

Gas monetisation and broader gas cooperation will become central to strengthening energy ties between Senegal and Nigeria, following a high-level working visit aimed at deepening collaboration... 


Cooling towers at a nuclear power plant in Europe
African countries pushing forward with nuclear energy programmes
3rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

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 capital investment of $105-billion. This was... 


At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
14th January 2026

By: Adesina Gbadebo - Power & Grid Segment, West Africa and Funmi Adepegba, Key Account Manager, Property Developers & Contractors: Buildings at Schneider Electric For decades, the modernisation of... 


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