nigerian capital

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Noun nigerian capital has 1 sense

Abuja, capital of Nigeria, Nigerian capital - capital of Nigeria in the center of the country
--₁ is a kind of national capital
--₁ is a part of Nigeria, Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Nigerian Capital

Definition

Nigerian Capital refers to the city that serves as the administrative, political, and economic center of Nigeria.

Senses

1. Proper Noun: Abuja

Nigerian Capital in its primary sense refers to Abuja, the purpose-built capital city of Nigeria since December 12, 1991. It replaced Lagos as the official capital.

Example Sentence: Abuja, the Nigerian capital, boasts modern infrastructure and a thriving business district.

2. Common Noun: capital cities in Nigeria

In wider usage, nigerian capital may also refer to the various capital cities of the states within Nigeria.

Example Sentence: Each state in Nigeria has its own nigerian capital, serving as its administrative hub.