- 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) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1970
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1950
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Ibadan
B) Lagos
C) Port Harcourt
D) Kano
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Ben Okri
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Chinua Achebe
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Wizkid
B) Davido
C) Burna Boy
D) Fela Kuti
- 6. Which Nigerian sports figure won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympic Games?
A) Stephen Keshi
B) Nwankwo Kanu
C) Chioma Ajunwa
D) Jay Jay Okocha
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Warri
C) Port Harcourt
D) Calabar
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Cross River
B) Kano
C) Ogun
D) Lagos
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Land of Gold
B) Giant of Africa
C) Pearl 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) Niniola
B) Tiwa Savage
C) Simi
D) Yemi Alade
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1963
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1970
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) General Yakubu Gowon
B) General Sani Abacha
C) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
D) President Shehu Shagari
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Aminu Kano
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Herbert Macaulay
D) Obafemi Awolowo
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Kano
B) Rivers
C) Ogun
D) Benue
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Anambra
B) Ekiti
C) Ondo
D) Kogi
- 17. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Edo
B) Igbo
C) Hausa-Fulani
D) Yoruba
- 18. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1970
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1960
- 19. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Cross River State
B) Anambra State
C) Enugu State
D) Plateau 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) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Enugu
D) Abuja
- 22. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chinua Achebe
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) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
D) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
- 25. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Sani Abacha
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Ibrahim Babangida
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 26. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Shehu Shagari
- 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) Nenadi Usman
B) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
C) Kemi Adeosun
D) Zainab Ahmed
- 29. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Herbert Macaulay
D) Obafemi Awolowo
- 30. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Buchi Emecheta
- 31. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Kobo
B) Naira
C) Cedi
D) Rand
- 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) NCNC
B) Action Group
C) AD
D) NPN
- 34. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Murtala Mohammed
B) Yakubu Gowon
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- 35. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Abuja
B) Kano
C) Ibadan
D) Lagos
- 36. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Yoruba Crisis
B) The Biafran War
C) The Niger Delta Conflict
D) The Fulani Revolt
- 37. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1973
D) 1960
- 38. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Zuma Rock
B) Mount Patti
C) Olumo 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) Dele Giwa
B) Kudirat Abiola
C) Murtala Mohammed
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
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