What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja
Abuja is the capital city and seat of government of Nigeria, a country in Western Africa. Nigeria uses the ISO codes NG and NGA, and its international dialling code is +234. The currency in use is the Nigerian naira (NGN).
For the full profile of Nigeria, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Nigeria country page. The country has an estimated population of 237,527,782 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Nigeria
- Capital: Abuja
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Calling code: +234
- Flag emoji: 🇳🇬
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
Is Abuja the largest city in Nigeria?
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Abuja?
Abuja, like the rest of Nigeria, uses the Nigerian naira (NGN, symbol ₦).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.