Abuja City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Abuja, Nigeria: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on Nigeria.
This Month in Abuja
Coming Up in Abuja
- Abuja Afrojazz Festival Opens 16 November 16 Nov
- Wizkid Plays Abuja's Eagle Square on 13 December 2026 13 Dec
Understand Nigeria
- Nigeria Media Landscape Explained
- Nigeria Security and Crime Explained 2026
- Nigeria Natural Resources Explained 2026
- Nigeria History, From Nok to the 2027 Election
- Who Dominates Nigeria, Elites and Regions Explained
- Nigeria Population 2026: 242 Million and Its Ethnic Groups
- Foreign Powers and Investors in Nigeria 2026
- Nigeria Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- Nigeria Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs Nigeria's Economy, the Key Players in 2026
- Nigeria Geopolitics Explained 2026
- Igbo People, Language and Culture in Nigeria Explained
Latest News From Abuja
- Nigeria Plans 24-Hour Power for Lagos, Abuja and Kano
- Nigeria Tells Abuja Trade Fair Exhibitors to Close Deals, Not Just Display
- Nigeria Fiscal-Monetary Coordination MoU Signed in Abuja
- Nigeria Commissions 3.3MWp Solar Mini-Grid at Abuja University
- NNPC Opens First Self-Service Smart Filling Station in Abuja
Other cities in Nigeria: Lagos. All expat cities