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hi they changed the capital on 12th December 1991

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It officially became Nigeria's capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos, which is still the country's most populous city.

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Abuja replaced Lagos as the capital of Nigeria on 12 December 1991.

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in 1991 but i dont know the date

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