Abuja - Wikipedia
Abuja (/ ə ˈ b uː dʒ ə /; [4] Yoruba: Àbújá, Yoruba pronunciation: [à.bú.d͡ʒá]) is the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, [5] strategically situated at the geographic midpoint of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Niger | History, People, Map, & Culture | Britannica
Jan 5, 2025 · Niger, state, west-central Nigeria, bounded to the south by the Niger River. It is also bounded by the states of Kebbi and Zamfara to the north, Kaduna to the north and northeast, Kogi to the southeast, and Kwara to the south. The Abuja Federal Capital Territory is on Niger state’s eastern border, and the Republic of Benin is its
Suleja Emirate - Wikipedia
The Suleja Emirate (Hausa: Masarautar Suleja) is a Hausa principality in what is now Niger State, Nigeria. The emirate was established as the Abuja Emirate during the 19th century, located just north of the site of the present-day federal capital city named Abuja.
Niger (state) - Wikipedia
It is home state of two former Nigerian military heads of state — Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar. The Nupe , Gbagyi , Kamuku , Kambari , and Hausa form the majority of numerous indigenous tribes of Niger State.
Niger State liaison office Abuja - Around Abuja Blog
With the merger of Borgu Emirate from the old Kwara in August 1991, Niger State is one of the largest states in Nigeria covering about 86,000km2 (or about 8.6million hectares) representing about 9.3% of the total land area of the Country.
Niger State of Nigeria :: Nigeria Information & Guide
The areas making up Niger State today comprised the old Nupe and Kontogora Kingdos, Abuja (now Suleja) with link to the famous kingdom of Zauzau and a host of other political entities.
Suleja | History, Government & Local Trade | Britannica
Suleja, town and traditional emirate, Niger state, central Nigeria. The town is situated on the Iku River, a minor tributary of the Niger at the foot of the Abuchi Hills, and lies at the intersection of several roads.
Exploring Suleja Dam: A Scenic Water Reservoir in Niger State
Oct 31, 2024 · Located just outside Abuja in Niger State, Suleja Dam also called Kofa Dam is a captivating destination with a rich history and scenic beauty. Originally constructed to address water needs for the rapidly growing region, the dam now serves multiple purposes, from irrigation and water supply to recreation and tourism.
Abuja - OAuGF
Abuja is located in the centre of Nigeria, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Abuja is a planned city, and was built mainly in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria's capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos, though the latter remains the country's most populous city.
Federal Capital Territory - Encyclopedia Britannica
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is an administrative territory located in central Nigeria, north of the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers, that was created in 1976. It is home to Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria.