- 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) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1980
B) 1960
C) 1950
D) 1970
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Port Harcourt
B) Ibadan
C) Lagos
D) Kano
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Ben Okri
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Fela Kuti
B) Davido
C) Burna Boy
D) Wizkid
- 6. Which Nigerian sports figure won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympic Games?
A) Jay Jay Okocha
B) Chioma Ajunwa
C) Nwankwo Kanu
D) Stephen Keshi
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Warri
C) Calabar
D) Port Harcourt
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Ogun
B) Kano
C) Lagos
D) Cross River
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Giant of Africa
B) Black Gold Nation
C) Land of Gold
D) Pearl of Africa
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Umaru Yar'Adua
- 11. Which Nigerian singer-songwriter released the hit song 'Johnny' in 2014?
A) Niniola
B) Simi
C) Yemi Alade
D) Tiwa Savage
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1970
D) 1963
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
B) President Shehu Shagari
C) General Sani Abacha
D) General Yakubu Gowon
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Obafemi Awolowo
C) Herbert Macaulay
D) Aminu Kano
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Kano
B) Ogun
C) Rivers
D) Benue
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Ekiti
B) Kogi
C) Ondo
D) Anambra
- 17. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Hausa-Fulani
B) Igbo
C) Edo
D) Yoruba
- 18. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1960
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1990
- 19. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Enugu State
B) Anambra State
C) Plateau State
D) Cross River State
- 20. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Enugu
D) Lagos
- 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) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Ben Okri
- 23. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Kano State
B) Lagos State
C) Ogun State
D) Rivers State
- 24. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Land of the Rising Sun
B) Arise, O Compatriots
C) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
D) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
- 25. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Sani Abacha
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Ibrahim Babangida
- 26. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Shehu Shagari
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Goodluck Jonathan
- 27. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) United Middle Belt Congress
B) Northern People's Congress
C) Action Group
D) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
- 28. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Kemi Adeosun
B) Nenadi Usman
C) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
D) Zainab Ahmed
- 29. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 30. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Chinua Achebe
- 31. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Kobo
B) Cedi
C) Naira
D) Rand
- 32. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Umaru Yar'Adua
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 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) Murtala Mohammed
B) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Yakubu Gowon
- 35. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Kano
C) Ibadan
D) Abuja
- 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 Yoruba Crisis
D) The Biafran War
- 37. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1960
B) 1973
C) 1990
D) 1980
- 38. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Olumo Rock
B) Mount Patti
C) Zuma Rock
D) Chappal Waddi
- 39. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) Hausa
C) English
D) Igbo
- 40. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Kudirat Abiola
B) Murtala Mohammed
C) Dele Giwa
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
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