- 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) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Goodluck Jonathan
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1960
B) 1950
C) 1980
D) 1970
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Port Harcourt
D) Lagos
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ben Okri
D) Chinua Achebe
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Davido
B) Fela Kuti
C) Wizkid
D) Burna Boy
- 6. Which Nigerian sports figure won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympic Games?
A) Stephen Keshi
B) Jay Jay Okocha
C) Nwankwo Kanu
D) Chioma Ajunwa
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Calabar
C) Warri
D) Port Harcourt
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Ogun
B) Cross River
C) Lagos
D) Kano
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Land of Gold
B) Black Gold Nation
C) Pearl of Africa
D) Giant of Africa
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Umaru Yar'Adua
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 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) 1963
B) 1980
C) 1970
D) 1990
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) President Shehu Shagari
B) General Sani Abacha
C) General Yakubu Gowon
D) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
- 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) Rivers
B) Kano
C) Ogun
D) Benue
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Ondo
B) Anambra
C) Ekiti
D) Kogi
- 17. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Ibadan
B) Lagos
C) Kano
D) Abuja
- 18. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 19. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Biafran War
B) The Yoruba Crisis
C) The Niger Delta Conflict
D) The Fulani Revolt
- 20. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1980
B) 1973
C) 1990
D) 1960
- 21. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Umaru Yar'Adua
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 22. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Ogun State
B) Lagos State
C) Kano State
D) Rivers State
- 23. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1970
B) 1980
C) 1990
D) 1960
- 24. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Igbo
B) Yoruba
C) English
D) Hausa
- 25. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Anambra State
B) Enugu State
C) Cross River State
D) Plateau State
- 26. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Abuja
B) Kano
C) Enugu
D) Ibadan
- 27. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Shehu Shagari
- 28. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) Northern People's Congress
B) Action Group
C) United Middle Belt Congress
D) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
- 29. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Ibrahim Babangida
C) Sani Abacha
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 30. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Ibadan
B) Enugu
C) Lagos
D) Kano
- 31. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Dele Giwa
B) Kudirat Abiola
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Murtala Mohammed
- 32. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Murtala Mohammed
B) Yakubu Gowon
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- 33. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 34. 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
- 35. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Naira
B) Rand
C) Cedi
D) Kobo
- 36. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) NPN
B) Action Group
C) NCNC
D) AD
- 37. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Nenadi Usman
B) Zainab Ahmed
C) Kemi Adeosun
D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- 38. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Hausa-Fulani
B) Igbo
C) Edo
D) Yoruba
- 39. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
B) Land of the Rising Sun
C) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
D) Arise, O Compatriots
- 40. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Mount Patti
B) Zuma Rock
C) Chappal Waddi
D) Olumo Rock
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