If you are planning to move to Abuja permanently or maybe for a few years, here’s a few things you need to know about the city.

It is a relatively new city and it was planned to be the Nation’s capital from inception so it is well-organised and has good security compared to other Nigerian cities.
It is home to all of Nigeria’s top politicians who are notorious for corruption and stupendous wealth. There is a ton of money amongst a very small circle of people and this has made property REALLY expensive. A decent 5-bedroom duplex in Asokoro/Maitama will set you back a million dollars (>N300m). A fully serviced two-bedroom apartment rental in Wuse is about eight–ten thousand dollars annually (>N2M) including utilities such as a stand-by generator to supplement the erratic power supply.
As a result, most of Abuja residents actually live in satellite towns and settlements. I would say 60%. So in the evenings, the roads are so empty and quiet. Its a serene environment if you like that kind of thing.
Most businesses are tailored for the rich (see #2). So most restaurants, hotels, bars and salons are tres expensive. Unless, you parley with a local and have him/her show you more affordable options. Speaking of hotels, we have a Hilton and a Sheraton; old but reliable. Also there's a fair selection of restaurants, so you can find Chinese, Italian, Indian, American and Ethiopian food at least that I know of.
School fees at a choice private school (elementary-high school//primary-secondary school) is between $3,000-$6,000 annually (i.e. >N300k a term) Unless you parley with a local and find cheaper options.
Transportation is affordable. An uber anywhere within town will hardly cost up to $4 (N1,500)
Health care is fair. While there are good government hospitals, you’d probably feel safer at the much better equipped and staffed private hospitals. No need to guess, they are expensive.
There is an abundance of religious presence. Churches preaching prosperity at every corner and the great Central Mosque in the centre of the city.
The night life is fun if you know what you’re doing but it can easily get monotonous. Abuja people eat at expensive restaurants and then go to the club. That's it. Eat food. Pop Champagne. Repeat. Not many concerts. No music festivals. No comedy clubs. No broadway. There are a few funky live bands though… (shout out to Blake Excellent Resort)
Other fun activities are; seeing a movie at the Jabi Lake Mall or Silverbird galleria, visiting the amusement park, bowling, a few clubs do karaoke, hitting the gym at bodyline, golfing at IBB golf course, playing polo/horse-riding at the Guard’s brigade ranch, visiting the Yar’adua centre or visiting gurara falls and a new boat club just opened at the Jabi Lake.
Abuja has a really big expat community because of all the NGOs and global partners with their head offices here.
It is important to note that most of the people in Abuja are not rich and you can actually lead a pretty modest and affordable life but this will involve you living outside of the city centre. This not only increases your commute by a whole lot(you’ll have to scratch #6) but the farther you are from the city centre, the less safe your neighbourhood is. And you can wave your night life good-bye.

Otherwise, I love this city and I would endorse it to all who dare conquer

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Great city! My kids love it! No Lagos kinda of traffic but enough entertainment, if u can afford it

Abuja is the coolest place to be in Nigeria...

if u dnt have a car, money and friends, u wont like it there

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ABJ, MY CHOICE CITY.