- 1. Nigerian history is rich and diverse, encompassing a vast array of cultures, traditions, and influences. From ancient civilizations like the Nok and Benin kingdoms to the colonial era under British rule, Nigeria has a complex and fascinating past. The struggle for independence in the mid-20th century led to the formation of the modern Nigerian state, with its diverse population and challenging political landscape. The country has faced significant challenges, including civil unrest, corruption, and economic instability, but its people continue to strive for progress and unity. Today, Nigeria stands as a vibrant and resilient nation, with a vibrant culture, dynamic arts scene, and a promising future ahead.
Who was the first President of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1970
D) 1980
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Port Harcourt
B) Ibadan
C) Kano
D) Lagos
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Ben Okri
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Fela Kuti
B) Davido
C) Wizkid
D) Burna Boy
- 6. Which Nigerian sports figure won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympic Games?
A) Chioma Ajunwa
B) Jay Jay Okocha
C) Stephen Keshi
D) Nwankwo Kanu
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Port Harcourt
B) Calabar
C) Lagos
D) Warri
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Lagos
B) Ogun
C) Kano
D) Cross River
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Pearl of Africa
B) Land of Gold
C) Giant of Africa
D) Black Gold Nation
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Umaru Yar'Adua
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 11. Which Nigerian singer-songwriter released the hit song 'Johnny' in 2014?
A) Tiwa Savage
B) Niniola
C) Yemi Alade
D) Simi
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1963
B) 1980
C) 1970
D) 1990
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
B) General Yakubu Gowon
C) President Shehu Shagari
D) General Sani Abacha
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Herbert Macaulay
C) Aminu Kano
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Benue
B) Ogun
C) Kano
D) Rivers
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Kogi
B) Anambra
C) Ekiti
D) Ondo
- 17. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Edo
B) Yoruba
C) Igbo
D) Hausa-Fulani
- 18. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1960
B) 1990
C) 1970
D) 1980
- 19. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Cross River State
B) Anambra State
C) Plateau State
D) Enugu State
- 20. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Lagos
B) Ibadan
C) Enugu
D) Kano
- 21. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Abuja
B) Enugu
C) Ibadan
D) Kano
- 22. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Ben Okri
- 23. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Kano State
B) Lagos State
C) Rivers State
D) Ogun State
- 24. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Land of the Rising Sun
B) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
C) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
D) Arise, O Compatriots
- 25. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Sani Abacha
D) Ibrahim Babangida
- 26. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Shehu Shagari
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Goodluck Jonathan
- 27. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
B) Action Group
C) United Middle Belt Congress
D) Northern People's Congress
- 28. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Zainab Ahmed
B) Kemi Adeosun
C) Nenadi Usman
D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- 29. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
B) Obafemi Awolowo
C) Herbert Macaulay
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 30. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Wole Soyinka
- 31. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Rand
B) Cedi
C) Naira
D) Kobo
- 32. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Umaru Yar'Adua
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) AD
B) Action Group
C) NPN
D) NCNC
- 34. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Yakubu Gowon
B) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C) Murtala Mohammed
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 35. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Kano
B) Lagos
C) Abuja
D) Ibadan
- 36. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Fulani Revolt
B) The Niger Delta Conflict
C) The Biafran War
D) The Yoruba Crisis
- 37. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1973
B) 1980
C) 1990
D) 1960
- 38. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Chappal Waddi
B) Zuma Rock
C) Olumo Rock
D) Mount Patti
- 39. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Hausa
B) Igbo
C) Yoruba
D) English
- 40. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Kudirat Abiola
B) Ken Saro-Wiwa
C) Murtala Mohammed
D) Dele Giwa
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