ABUJA

äbooˈjə, city and federal capital territory (1991 est. pop. 378,700), central Nigeria. Plans to move the capital from Lagos were approved in 1976, and a 3,000-sq mi (7,770-sq km) capital territory was created near the old town of Abuja (renamed Suleja). The site was chosen for its location near the center of the country, its good climate, and small population. The planned city of Abuja is located in the center of the federal capital territory. Construction was carried on throughout the 1980s and Abuja officially became Nigeria's capital in 1991.

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books on: Abuja  - 295 results

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Liberia's Civil War: Nigeria, Ecomog, and Regional Security in West Africa
Book by Adekeye Adebajo; Lynne Rienner, 2002
Subjects: Ecomog, Liberia--History--Civil War, 1989-, Liberia--History--Civil War, 1989---Participation, Nigerian, Peacekeeping Forces--Liberia
...thirty ECOWAS conferences and diplomatic meetings on Liberia between 1990 and 1997. I visited the Nigerian Foreign Ministry in Abuja, where important speeches and documents on Nigerias Liberia policy were obtained and interviews conducted with senior Nigerian...
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Peacekeepers, Politicians, and Warlords: The Liberian Peace Process
Book by Abiodun Alao, John Mackinlay, Funmi Olonisakin; United Nations University Press, 1999
Subjects: Liberia--History--Civil War, 1989---Peace
...Cotonou failed 52 Part III: The Abuja accords 75 6 Abuja I: Plans for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration 77 7 Abuja II 90 8 Towards a settlement...
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Government in Zazzau, 1800-1950
Book by M. G. Smith; Oxford University Press, 1960
Subjects: Hausa (African People), Zaria (Nigeria)--Politics And Government
...Mallam Shuaibu, whose books on the Habe of Abuja initially made this endeavour possible...questions about the patterns of recruitment to Abuja offices which my further experience in...III. GOVERNMENT IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY ABUJA 1. Introduction...
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Building Peace in West Africa: Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau
Book by Adekeye Adebajo; Lynne Rienner, 2002
Subjects: Africa, West--Politics And Government--1960-, Conflict Management--Africa, West, National Security--Africa, West, Peace-Building--Africa, West, Political Stability--Africa, West
...Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja and the Accord de Non-Aggression et dAssistance...research trips to the ECOWAS secretariat in Abuja and also visited the Accord de Non-Aggression...ECOWAS secretariat in its new capital of Abuja, a grandiloquent sym- bol of Nigerias...
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Peacekeeping in Africa: Capabilities and Culpabilities
Book by Eric G. Berman, Katie E. Sams; United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research/Institute for Security Studies, 2000
Subjects: Africa, Sub-Saharan--Politics And Government--1960-, Peacekeeping Forces--Africa, Sub-Saharan, United Nations--Peacekeeping Forces--Africa, Sub-Saharan
...Nigeria's capital from independence until December 1991, when the seat of the Federal Government was officially transferred to Abuja. Chadian factions were represented. Several important agreements were reached in Lagos, including the creation of a transitional...
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journal articles on: Abuja  - 95 results

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CHOGM 2003: The People's Commonwealth Fails to Make Headlines: W. David McIntyre Comments on the Recent Meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government in Abuja, Nigeria
Journal article by W. David Mcintyre; New Zealand International Review, Vol. 29, 2004
...Meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government in Abuja, Nigeria. by W. David McIntyre Abuja was a bit of a shambles was the verdict of...There were some who wanted it lifted before the Abuja CHOGM so that Mugabe could attend. Obasanjo...
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The Imagination of Land and the Reality of Seizure: Zimbabwe's Complex Reinventions
Journal article by Stephen Chan, Ranka Primorac; Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 57, 2004
Subjects: Politics--Analysis
...the December 2003 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Robert Mugabe sustained an intense diplomatic program...The Zimbabwean exclusion from the Commonwealth was upheld in Abuja, and Mugabe left the organization on 7 December 2003 in response...
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Namsifueli Nyeki: A Tanzanian Potter Extraordinaire
Journal article by Barbara Thompson; African Arts, Vol. 40, 2007
Subjects: African pottery, Nyeki, Namsifueli--Works, Potters--Works, Pottery, African
...worked with the Gwari potter Ladi Kwali from Abuja in Nigeria. His autobiographical writings (1969, 1972) about the Abuja Pottery Training Centre that he helped...local context. Prior to joining Cardew at Abuja, Ladi Kwali worked within the established...
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The Commonwealth(s) and Global Governance
Journal article by Timothy M. Shaw; Global Governance, Vol. 10, 2004
Subjects: World politics--Analysis
...the organization between the Brisbane and Abuja summits. Given the near-universal support...in Johannesburg in October 1999, and in Abuja in November 2003. Its advocacy, parallel...least in theory, and somewhat confirmed in Abuja last year as well as in Brisbane two years...
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International Obligation and Human Health: Evolving Policy Responses to HIV/AIDS
Journal article by Paul G. Harris, Patricia Siplon; Ethics & International Affairs, Vol. 15, 2001
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)--International aspects, Foreign medical assistance--Ethical aspects, HIV infection--International aspects, HIV infections--International aspects, International obligations--Analysis, Medical assistance--Ethical aspects, World health--Ethical aspects
...Organization of African Unity summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in April 2001, as a way to follow...2001, African leaders held a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in which they pledged to spend...African AIDS." (26) For one account of the Abuja summit see John Donnelly, "Leaders Vow...
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magazine articles on: Abuja  - 331 results

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Abuja the First Choice for Investors
Magazine article; African Business, June 2004
Subjects: Abdullahi, Tijjani--Interviews, Abuja, Nigeria (City), Foreign investments, Investment companies--Officials and employees
Abuja the First Choice for Investors. The Federal Capital...vast opportunities for investment in all economic sectors. Abuja Investment and Property Development Company Limited (AIPDC...and CEO, Tijjani Abdullahi. Monique Butt interviewed him in Abuja. ILLUSTRATION OMITTED Monique Butt: What is the role...
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Lagos versus Abuja
Magazine article by Ike Oguine; New Internationalist, April 2007
Subjects: Abuja, Nigeria (City)--Economic aspects, El-Rufai, Nasir--Management, Government officials--Management, Lagos, Nigeria (City)--Buildings and facilities, Lagos, Nigeria (City)--Economic aspects, Public officers--Management, Urban population--Growth
Lagos versus Abuja. by Ike Oguine Lekki is one of...the central area of Nigerias new capital, Abuja. The contrast could not be more dramatic. Traffic jams are unknown in central Abuja except during global conferences when the...
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Zimbabwe Crisis Will Abuja Deal Work?
Magazine article by Barnabus Thondlanda; African Business, October 2001
Subjects: Land settlement--Zimbabwe, Mugabe, Robert--Political activity, Zimbabwe--Social aspects
Zimbabwe Crisis Will Abuja Deal Work? by Barnabus Thondlanda...straight following an agreement reached in Abuja, Nigeria last month This could see the...farmers. Mugabe said he welcomed the Abuja agreement, which he described as a victory...
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Nigerians Are Up and Going: Visiting Nigeria Again after a 10-Year Absence, I Am Fascinated with the Changes. Abuja Has Grown Enormously since I Last Saw It. Traffic Jams Are Gradually Taking on Lagos' Dimensions. and Buildings, Huge Ones, Are Going Up All the Time
Magazine article by Cameron Duodu; New African, December 2003
Subjects: Nigeria--Description and travel, Nigeria--Personal narratives
...Absence, I Am Fascinated with the Changes. Abuja Has Grown Enormously since I Last Saw It...obtaining asset on a domestic flight to Abuja was a bit of a struggle. But given the...Meeting (CHOGM)--5-8 December--traffic to Abuja was immensely heavy, the journey was relatively...
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Abuja Promises Rail Revolution: The Nigerian Government Has Published Plans for a Massive Overhaul of the Rail Sector. the 25-Year Plan Looks Good on Paper and There Is No Doubt That the West African Country Would Greatly Benefit from Improved Rail Services. Neil Ford Reports
Magazine article by Neil Ford; African Business, November 2006
Subjects: China--International relations, Nigeria--International relations, Nigeria--Transportation policy, Obasanjo, Olusegun--Transportation policy, Railroads--Government finance, Railroads--Industry forecasts, Railroads--Planning
Abuja Promises Rail Revolution: The Nigerian Government Has Published Plans for a Massive Overhaul of the...Mohammed International Airport to the city of Lagos; from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Abuja City; and another to connect Lagos and Abuja. Idris Waziri, who served as minister of commerce until June, said that $2bn had already been made...
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newspaper articles on: Abuja  - 241 results

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Murder, Mayhem and My Miss World Hell in Abuja; (1) Security: Miss World Contestants Needed Protection at the 2002 Contest in Abuja (2) Terrifying Times: Dr Paula Murphy Has Very Bad Memories of the Nigerian Capital
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 8, 2007
Subjects: Contests--Safety and security measures
...Murder, Mayhem and My Miss World Hell in Abuja; (1) Security: Miss World Contestants Needed Protection at the 2002 Contest in Abuja (2) Terrifying Times: Dr Paula Murphy Has...Dr Paula Murphy has few fond memories of Abuja. The crime-ridden capital of Nigeria, Glasgows...
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Glasgow on Home Straight in Race to Host 2014 Games; Poverty: Many Abuja Residents Live in Shanty Towns
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), September 5, 2007
Subjects: Commonwealth games--2014 AD
...Race to Host 2014 Games; Poverty: Many Abuja Residents Live in Shanty Towns. Byline...than the verdict on its Nigerian rival, Abuja. But while those behind Glasgows bid celebrated...guarantee inplace, the same did not apply to Abuja. The report added: There are a number of...
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TELL THE WORLD; Sunday Mail Investigates: The Hidden Truth Behind Nigeria's Pounds 250M Fight for Commonwealth Games
Newspaper article; Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland), June 10, 2007
Subjects: Commonwealth games--2014 AD
...members vote between Glasgow and Nigerias Abuja. Almost twomillion Scots back our bid on...host of the Commonwealth Games. Last week Abuja showcased its impressive pounds 70million...believes he has convinced the judging team Abuja is safer and more prosperous than Glasgow...
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Bush Africa Trip Eclipsed by Speech
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, July 13, 2003
Subjects: Bush, Laura
...Byline: Bill Sammon, THE WASHINGTON TIMES ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bush last night returned...his journey with a ride to the airport in Abuja, Mr. Bush passed a large sign proclaiming...before the arrival of President Bush in Abuja, Nigeria. He left Abuja for home after...
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The Guessing Games Begin as Focus Falls on Glasgow. Commonwealth Games Bid
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), June 11, 2007
Subjects: Commonwealth games--2014 AD
...conducting their examination of the rival bid by Abuja. Despite making the expected platitudes...nothing to dispell the perception that Abuja is a serious threat to Glasgows ambitions...Nigeria. He said: We told the people in Abuja that it is a city of promise and one which...
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encyclopedia articles on: Abuja  - 6 results

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Abuja
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ABUJA aboo j , city and federal capital territory (2006 provisional...770-sq km) capital territory was created near the old town of Abuja (renamed Suleja). The site was chosen for its location near...its good climate, and small population. The planned city of Abuja is located in the center of the federal capital territory...
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Akinola, Peter Jasper
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Nigerian Anglican prelate. He was ordained a deacon in 1978 and a priest in 1979. From 1978 on he built the Anglican church in Abuja, Nigeria, from practically nothing into a flourishing institution. Created a bishop (1989) and an archbishop (1997), he has...
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Nigeria
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...northeast, and on Cameroon in the east. Abuja is the capital and Lagos is the largest...ft/2,040 m) is located. In addition to Abuja and Lagos, other major cities include...approved for a new capital to be built at Abuja, a move that drained the national economy...
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Lagos , City, Nigeria
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Nigerian nationalist movement. From independence until 1991, Lagos was the capital of Nigeria. The capital was then moved to Abuja, although some governmental departments remain in Lagos. The Univ. of Lagos (1962), the College of Technology (1948), the National...
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City Planning
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Netherlands, Chandigarh , the joint capital of the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab, Islamabad , the capital of Pakistan, and Abuja , the capital of Nigeria. Bibliography See J. Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961, repr. 1969...
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