Capital of Nigeria:

**The reasoning** Nigeria's capital is **Abuja**, and this changed officially in 1991. The federal government relocated from Lagos to Abuja because they needed a more centrally-located, neutral city that didn't favor any particular region or ethnic group. Abuja sits in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Middle Belt, making it geographically accessible to all Nigerians — North, South, East, and West. **Why the wrong options tempt you** **Lagos (A)** — This is the classic trap! Lagos *was* the capital until 1991 and remains Nigeria's largest city and commercial hub. Many people still think of it as "the main city," but administration moved decades ago. **Kano (B)** and **Ibadan (D)** — These are major cities in the North and Southwest respectively, but they were never national capitals. Students sometimes confuse "biggest city in a region" with "national capital." **Quick takeaway** Remember: **Lagos = former capital and business centre; Abuja = current capital since 1991** — built specifically to unite all regions under one neutral roof.