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