- 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) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1960
B) 1980
C) 1970
D) 1950
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Port Harcourt
B) Lagos
C) Kano
D) Ibadan
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Ben Okri
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Burna Boy
B) Davido
C) Fela Kuti
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) Nwankwo Kanu
C) Chioma Ajunwa
D) Stephen Keshi
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Calabar
B) Port Harcourt
C) Warri
D) Lagos
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Lagos
B) Kano
C) Ogun
D) Cross River
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Giant of Africa
B) Pearl of Africa
C) Land of Gold
D) Black Gold Nation
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Umaru Yar'Adua
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 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) 1963
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1970
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) General Yakubu Gowon
B) President Shehu Shagari
C) General Sani Abacha
D) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Aminu Kano
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Ogun
B) Benue
C) Kano
D) Rivers
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Ekiti
B) Ondo
C) Kogi
D) Anambra
- 17. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Edo
B) Igbo
C) Yoruba
D) Hausa-Fulani
- 18. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1960
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1970
- 19. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Cross River State
B) Enugu State
C) Anambra State
D) Plateau State
- 20. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Kano
B) Enugu
C) Ibadan
D) Lagos
- 21. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Kano
B) Ibadan
C) Abuja
D) Enugu
- 22. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Ben Okri
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 23. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Lagos State
B) Ogun State
C) Rivers State
D) Kano State
- 24. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Arise, O Compatriots
B) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
C) Land of the Rising Sun
D) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
- 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) Shehu Shagari
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 27. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) United Middle Belt Congress
B) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
C) Northern People's Congress
D) Action Group
- 28. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Nenadi Usman
B) Zainab Ahmed
C) Kemi Adeosun
D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- 29. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C) Herbert Macaulay
D) Obafemi Awolowo
- 30. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Buchi Emecheta
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 31. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Kobo
B) Rand
C) Cedi
D) Naira
- 32. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Umaru Yar'Adua
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) NCNC
B) NPN
C) Action Group
D) AD
- 34. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Murtala Mohammed
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Yakubu Gowon
D) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- 35. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Ibadan
C) Abuja
D) Kano
- 36. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Biafran War
B) The Fulani Revolt
C) The Niger Delta Conflict
D) The Yoruba Crisis
- 37. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1980
B) 1973
C) 1960
D) 1990
- 38. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Olumo Rock
B) Chappal Waddi
C) Mount Patti
D) Zuma Rock
- 39. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) Igbo
C) Hausa
D) English
- 40. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Kudirat Abiola
B) Dele Giwa
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Murtala Mohammed
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