- 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) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1970
B) 1950
C) 1960
D) 1980
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Lagos
B) Kano
C) Port Harcourt
D) Ibadan
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Ben Okri
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Wizkid
B) Fela Kuti
C) Burna Boy
D) Davido
- 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) Nwankwo Kanu
D) Stephen Keshi
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Warri
B) Port Harcourt
C) Calabar
D) Lagos
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Kano
B) Lagos
C) Cross River
D) Ogun
- 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) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Umaru Yar'Adua
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 11. Which Nigerian singer-songwriter released the hit song 'Johnny' in 2014?
A) Yemi Alade
B) Niniola
C) Tiwa Savage
D) Simi
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1970
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1963
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) General Yakubu Gowon
B) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
C) General Sani Abacha
D) President Shehu Shagari
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Herbert Macaulay
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Aminu Kano
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Kano
B) Benue
C) Rivers
D) Ogun
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Anambra
B) Ekiti
C) Kogi
D) Ondo
- 17. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Obafemi Awolowo
C) Herbert Macaulay
D) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- 18. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Enugu
D) Abuja
- 19. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Ben Okri
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Chinua Achebe
- 20. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) English
B) Igbo
C) Hausa
D) Yoruba
- 21. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Zuma Rock
B) Olumo Rock
C) Mount Patti
D) Chappal Waddi
- 22. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Ibrahim Babangida
D) Sani Abacha
- 23. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) Northern People's Congress
B) United Middle Belt Congress
C) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
D) Action Group
- 24. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1960
D) 1973
- 25. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1990
B) 1980
C) 1970
D) 1960
- 26. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Edo
B) Hausa-Fulani
C) Igbo
D) Yoruba
- 27. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Arise, O Compatriots
B) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
C) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
D) Land of the Rising Sun
- 28. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Kano State
B) Rivers State
C) Lagos State
D) Ogun State
- 29. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Umaru Yar'Adua
- 30. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Murtala Mohammed
B) Dele Giwa
C) Kudirat Abiola
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 31. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Shehu Shagari
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Goodluck Jonathan
- 32. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Kobo
B) Rand
C) Cedi
D) Naira
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) NPN
B) Action Group
C) NCNC
D) AD
- 34. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Kano
B) Ibadan
C) Abuja
D) Lagos
- 35. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Murtala Mohammed
C) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
D) Yakubu Gowon
- 36. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Enugu State
B) Plateau State
C) Cross River State
D) Anambra State
- 37. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Zainab Ahmed
B) Kemi Adeosun
C) Nenadi Usman
D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- 38. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Niger Delta Conflict
B) The Yoruba Crisis
C) The Fulani Revolt
D) The Biafran War
- 39. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Buchi Emecheta
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 40. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Kano
B) Enugu
C) Lagos
D) Ibadan
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