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Dating in Abuja

Members from Abuja and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Abuja

  • With about 2.7 million people, Abuja is one of the ten biggest cities in Nigeria.
  • It's the capital of Nigeria.
  • No town in FCT is bigger.
  • It's about 537 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Madala (31 km), Kuje (35 km) and Suleja (37 km).

Where to meet in Abuja

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Abuja. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Abuja

How far around Abuja can I search?

More than 3 million people live within 50 km of Abuja, in 5 towns and cities including Suleja, Kuje and Keffi. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Abuja free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Abuja or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Abuja real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Abuja?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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