Abuja (or the Federal Capital Territory, FCT) was built from scratch as Nigeria's centrally located administrative hub in the 1980s. As opposed to the chaotic former capital of Lagos, Abuja has a sense of orderliness and efficiency. Today the construction of office blocks, residential buildings, roads and flyovers continues as the city grows, albeit at a slower pace. With few sights to speak of, Abuja is home to embassies, multinational offices, conference centres and a handful of modern...
[Abuja guide]