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	Abuja - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, with an estimated population of 2.5 million.
		The master plan for Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory was developed by IPA (International Planning Associates), a consortium made up of three American firms: PRC Corporation; Wallace, McHarg, Roberts and Todd; and, Archisystems, which was a division of the Hughes Organization.
		The master plan for Abuja defined the general shape and major design elements of the city, however a refinement of this design was accomplished by Kenzo Tange, a renowned Japanese architect, along with his team of city planners at Kenzo Tange and Urtec company.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abuja (1354 words)

	Nigeria - POLITICAL BACKGROUND, PERSONAL BACKGROUND, RISE TO POWER, LEADERSHIP, DOMESTIC POLICY
		Nigeria shares a border with Benin in the west and Cameroon to its east.
		Nigeria's widely varied topography consists of tropical swamp-like mangroves along coastal areas, with tropical rainforests extending 125–188 km (100–150 miles) inward, becoming a savannah and wooded plateau and a semidesert in the northern region of the country.
		Nigeria's diverse ethnic, linguistic, and religious characteristics contribute to cultural and artistic enrichment and fractious political conditions.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /World-Leaders-2003/Nigeria.html (407 words)

	Travel in Abuja - Nigeria - Africa - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Nigeria had strained relations in mid-1993 with the United Kingdom as well as other European nations and the USA owing to its reluctance to embrace democratic governance and its bad human rights record.
		The most urgent issue in Nigeria currently is the issue of democracy, understood not only as an end to military rule but also as the establishment of responsive and responsible political institutions which promote a government that is accountable, prevent corruption, respect human and civil rights, and ensure popular sovereignty.
		Good governance in Nigeria is thus essential to its stability and growth and that of the economies of West African countries in the Sub-region.
	www.africatravelling.net /nigeria/abuja/abuja_history.htm (975 words)

	ABUJA, Nigeria
		On Dec. 12, 1991, the city of Abuja became the new capital of Nigeria.
		Located 300 miles (480 kilometers) inland, almost in the center of Nigeria, Abuja is a new city.
		Nigeria's Federal Capital Development Authority was in charge of the whole project.
	members.tripod.com /UNIMA1/Nigeria/Abuja.htm (298 words)

	Abuja: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
		...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...
		Abuja Has Grown Enormously since I Last Saw It...obtaining asset on a domestic flight to Abuja was a bit of a struggle.
		ABUJA aboo j, city and federal capital territory (1991 est...770-sq km) capital territory was created near the old town of Abuja (renamed Suleja).
	www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/abuja.jsp?l=A&p=1 (1583 words)

	Abuja, Nigeria, Pictures
		Abuja, city in central Nigeria, capital of the country, in the Federal Capital Territory.
		Abuja officially replaced Lagos as capital in December 1991, after 15 years of planning and construction.
		Abuja has an international airport and is accessible to other cities in Nigeria by a network of highways.
	www.greatestcities.com /Africa/Nigeria/Abuja_city_state_capital.html (270 words)

	Travel in Abuja - Nigeria - Africa - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®- (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The site was chosen for Nigeria's new capital because of its central location, easy accessibility, salubrious climate, low population density, the fact that is not associated with any particular ethnic group, and the availability of land for future expansion.
		Abuja lies at 360 m (1,180 ft) above sea level and has a cooler climate and less humidity than Lagos.
		Abuja has an airport, and expressways connect the federal capital with other state capitals.
	www.africatravelling.net /nigeria/abuja/abuja_culture.htm (239 words)

	NigeriaBusinessInfo.com Homepage - Authoritative Business News, Information and Investment Data on Nigeria.
		Nigeria is a federal state - under the federal system of government, federation or centrally-generated revenue is shared among the three levels of government namely: the Federal Government; the States and the Local Government.
		Explaining the need for re-capitalization, the CBN Governor said that banks have not played their expected role in the development of the economy because of their weak capital base and as such, the decision to raise the capital base of banks was with the aim of strengthening and consolidating the banking system.
		Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory, FCT of Nigeria.
	www.nigeriabusinessinfo.com (458 words)

	E-Nigeria - Maps - Abuja (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The land of Abuja was the southwestern part of the ancient kingdom of Zazzau (Zaria).
		Abuja was not the only place considered, several areas such as Okene, Kafanchan, Markurdi, Ile, Auchi and Agege were also suggested.
		Being centrally located, Abuja is blessed with a mix of agricultural produce such as tubers and root crops of the south (yams, cassava, maize and plantains) and grain (sorghum, guinea corn and rice) of the north.
	www.e-nigeria.net /abuja.html (492 words)

	Welcome To Nigeria - Federal Capital Territory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital and Symbol of Unity was created in 1976 by the Federal Military Government via decree No. 6.
		It therefore recommended that the Federal Capital of Nigeria be removed from Lagos and be sited in a vast, virgin territory in the county's heartland.
		Since 1992 Abuja has grown in leaps and continues to the adequately serve as the seat of government as well as accommodate international visitors and events in a friendly environment.
	www.nigeria.gov.ng /govt_state_fct.aspx (465 words)

	Commonwealth People's Forum - Inter Press Service The Global News Agency
		ABUJA - The bi-annual Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting got underway in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, Friday with traditional dances and a parade of flags from the group's 54 member states.
		ABUJA - The Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting beginning in the Nigerian capital this week is committed to promoting development and democracy - both in heavy deficit among member countries.
		ABUJA, Nigeria - The Commonwealth heads of government meeting, beginning in the Nigerian capital next week, is committed to promotion of development and democracy - both in heavy deficit among member countries.
	www.ipsnews.net /focus/tv_abuja/ips_news.asp (650 words)

	Voice of Nigeria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In Nigeria, these minerals (columbite and tantalite) occur in two rock types of strong chronological contrast.
		Nigeria and in the late Precambrian pegmatites (commonly described as Older Granite pegmatites) which are predominantly located in central and western Nigeria.
		It is important to note that the two minerals, particularly columbite, are next in importance to cassiterite, which is the principal metalliferous mineral produced in Nigeria.
	www.voiceofnigeria.org /nigeria/niobium.html (592 words)

	Welcome to the Official Information Gateway of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		With a population of almost 140 million people comprising over 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria is a blend of exciting cultural diversity that has produced a land of unparalleled opportunities with warm, friendly people.
		Located just above the equator with a coastline stretching over 800 miles, Nigeria is one of the few countries in the world where such ecosystems as the mangrove and rain forests of the south, rich savannah plains in the middle and brown sand dunes of the Sahara in north can be seen in a day.
		Combine these with the mountain ranges, deep valleys and hundreds of rivers, lakes and waterfalls that dot the country and you have a tourist haven that is unspoiled and virtually undiscovered.
	www.nigeria.gov.ng (363 words)

	UNICEF - At a glance: Nigeria - AIDS issues at the forefront of National Children’s Day in Nigeria
		ABUJA, Nigeria, 31 May 2006 — The global campaign against child AIDS received a huge boost in Nigeria last week as the country celebrated National Children’s Day and its theme, ‘Children and HIV/AIDS: Addressing the Challenges’.
		Across Nigeria this past weekend, children were involved in rallies, debates, broadcast programmes and official ceremonies prominently featuring the issue of children — and often displaying the UNITE FOR CHILDREN UNITE AGAINST AIDS campaign colours.
		UNICEF Representative in Nigeria Ayalew Abai presents an award to one of the winners of a school competition at the Children's Day ceremony.
	www.unicef.org /infobycountry/nigeria_34248.html (622 words)

	NIGERIA NEWS NIGERIAN NEWS NIGERIA CAPITAL ABUJA \| HavenWorks.com/world/nigeria capital: Abuja, Federal Republic of ...
		Amid the rising violence in Nigeria, Royal Dutch Shell PLC said it was forced to slash output there by another 115,000 barrels per day, bringing total production cuts to 221,000 barrels per day."...
		Capital: Abuja; note - on 12 December 1991 the capital was officially transferred from Lagos to Abuja; most federal government offices have now made the move to Abuja.
		Nigeria News, Nigeria, News, Nigerian News, Nigerian, capital, Abuja, Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria, NI,.ni
	www.havenworks.com /world/nigeria (1286 words)

	Nigeria Elections
		Nigeria Parliamentary April 12, 2003, Nigeria Presidential April 19, 2003.
		Chuba Okadigbo is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and 2003 official Vice-Presidential candidate and General Buhari's running mate for the All Nigeria Peoples’ Party.
		The first part of the program were discussions on elections in Africa, esp. in Nigeria by Sunday Dare, Chief, VOA Hausa Service and Rebecca McMenamin, Chief, VOA English to Africa Service, with audience call in questions.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/nigeria/nigeriaelection.html (1732 words)

	WHO \| Nigeria
		ABUJA -- The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has inaugurated a joint National TB/HIV Working Group, whose terms of reference include promotion of better collaboration between TB and HIV/AIDS programmes and coordination of activities of partners working in the two areas.
		Nigeria, being the most populous country in Africa has the highest burden of TB on the continent and the fourth in the world.
		ABUJA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) offices in Nigeria are to enhance their collaborative efforts in order to better support the Government in implementing its joint TB/HIV activities in the country.
	www.who.int /country/nga/en (254 words)

	Africa Fertilizer Summit - 9-13 June 2006 - Abuja, Nigeria
		Abuja [AbOO´ju], estimated population 1,078,700, is the capital city of Nigeria in western Africa.
		Abuja is located at 9°10' North, 7°10' East (9.1667, 7.1667).
		The Nigerian Presidential Complex, Nigerian National Assembly, Nigerian Supreme Court and much of the town extend to the south of the rock.
	www.africafertilizersummit.org /Abuja_Nigeria/index.html (208 words)

	CyBlug (GidiBlog) - Abuja, Nigeria and Beyond ...: Nigeria Abolishes requirement for visitors
		News,Blogs and Opinions from Abuja, Nigeria and the Diaspora.
		ABUJA, Nigeria (eTN) -- In an apparent move to attract foreign visitors and boost tourism in the country, Nigeria has announced the abolition of the “Letter of Invitation” requirement for visitors to the country.
		In all honesty those guys never knew any different, if the big man in charge had simply taken the time to do his job, an old rule from a very different era would have been replaced by something more appropriate for a reserve trying to regain its past glory.
	abujacity.typepad.com /abuja_and_beyond/2006/06/nigeria_abolish.html (523 words)

	Genius of Nigeria - News
		Embassy of the Republic of Nigeria, Washington D.C
		The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) is the implementing agency for the Privatization Program of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
		Ensures the efficient management of port operations, optimal allocation and use of resources, and diversification of revenue sources.
	www.geniusofnigeria.com /nigeria.shtml (191 words)

	Official Website of Abuja ATM Summit 2006! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This was deemed necessary because HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria remain the three major causes of morbidity and mortality in Africa; and thus serious challenges to socio-economic development and human security.
		Abuja Summit on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Other Related Infectious Diseases (ORID), and to adopt a renewed commitment for halting and then reversing the impact of these diseases by ensuring universal access to services.
		The outcome of the 2001 Abuja Summit was Africa's contribution to the June 2001 UN General Assembly Special Session on AIDS which adopted the Declaration of Commitment on AIDS.
	www.abuja-auatmsummit2006.net /auatmsummitmain/indexb.htm (1560 words)

	Nigeria Hotel - Abuja Sheraton Hotel Nigeria
		Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers is an integral part of the new Federal Capital of Nigeria, Abuja.
		Our hotel is barely 40 kilometers from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and convenient to the International Conference Center and the Federal secretariat, the administrative seat of most federal agencies.
		An elegant 5-star hotel in the heart of the new capital of Nigeria.
	www.southtravels.com /africa/nigeria/abujasheratonhotel/index.html (311 words)

	Abuja - Voyager, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Abuja, estimated population 1,078,700, is the capital city of Nigeria in western Africa.
		The city is designed by Kenzo Tange, a renowned Japanese architect, along with his team of city planners at Kenzo Tange and Urtec company.
		Shaped like a crescent, it was intended to reflect the will of the Muslim faithful, who sanctioned this design.
	www.voyager.in /Abuja (332 words)

	Deputy Secretary Zoellick to travel to Abuja, Nigeria
		Deputy Secretary of State Robert B. Zoellick will depart today for Abuja, Nigeria, to try to assist the African Union mediation team find solutions to the remaining issues regarding a peace agreement for Darfur.
		The United States has worked closely with the AU and other international partners to energize the Abuja peace negotiations, and welcomed the comprehensive negotiating text presented by the AU on April 26.
		The United States urges the Darfur rebel movements to focus on the few key issues that stand in the way of reaching a settlement, and we urge the Government of Sudan to send a senior representative back to Abuja to finalize the peace agreement.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/prs/ps/2006/65520.htm (371 words)

	Nigeria Country Profile - West Africa
		Lagos, Nigerias former capital (12 million), Ibadan (5 million), Kano (1 million), Enugu (500,000).
		The Presidency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo's office.
		Igboland is the home of the Igbo people and it covers most of Southeast Nigeria.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/nigeria.htm (609 words)

	CyBlug (GidiBlog) - Abuja, Nigeria and Beyond ...
		I don’t want to sound like a chauvinist, but I must tell you that what happened in Liberia is not likely to happen in Nigeria in the nearest future because Nigeria men are egocentric, self-centred and sometime, we are African people to the core.
		I think the most progressive and radical solution to Nigeria's political situation at the moment would be to elect a female president.
		Most women I know in Nigeria are the back bones of their families, after all said and done theirs is a major contribution in most African societies, so why not?
	abujacity.typepad.com /abuja_and_beyond (311 words)

	Home - Australian High Commission in Nigeria
		International scammers continue to tempt people around the world with promises of lucrative rewards, usually in return for assistance in transferring vast sums of money.
		Following is a guideline on how to register marriage in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under Nigerian law.
		The Nigerian Immigration Service, the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, has announced changes in its residence permits for expatriates in Nigeria.
	www.nigeria.embassy.gov.au (134 words)

	Welcome to PRISMS Nigeria Web Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Central Bank of Nigeria is the chief sponsor of the UN’s International Year of Microfinance and has organized a major cooperative effort for the Year’s activities in Nigeria, consisting of implementation committees; a PRISMS representative is serving on the publicity committee.
		FADAMA II is an agric development project, one component of which forms private sector joint ventures for the purchase and employment of production and processing equipment, with FADAMA II providing 50 percent of the investment and the private sector partner the remaining 50 percent.
		LAPO is one of Nigeria’s outstanding MSME lending institutions and, therefore, highly credit worthy.
	www.nigeriaprisms.org /previousdev.htm (1252 words)

	BUISNESS INDUSTRIES
		A foreign investor wishing to set up business operation in Nigeria should take all steps necessary to obtain local incorporation of the Nigerian branch or subsidiary.
		The agricultural potential of Nigeria is barely being tapped and this explains the inability of the country to meet the ever increasing demand for agricultural produce.
		Although the agricultural sector remains a dominant employer of labour, serious investment is needed across the board to enhance production and increase the contribution of the sector to GDP.
	www.abuja.net /bi.html (177 words)

	Abuja Hotels: Read Abuja Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
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