- 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) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1970
B) 1980
C) 1950
D) 1960
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Lagos
B) Port Harcourt
C) Kano
D) Ibadan
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ben Okri
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 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) Nwankwo Kanu
C) Chioma Ajunwa
D) Jay Jay Okocha
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Calabar
B) Warri
C) Lagos
D) Port Harcourt
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Ogun
B) Lagos
C) Kano
D) Cross River
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Pearl of Africa
B) Land of Gold
C) Black Gold Nation
D) Giant of Africa
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Umaru Yar'Adua
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Goodluck Jonathan
- 11. Which Nigerian singer-songwriter released the hit song 'Johnny' in 2014?
A) Simi
B) Tiwa Savage
C) Yemi Alade
D) Niniola
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1970
B) 1963
C) 1990
D) 1980
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) General Sani Abacha
B) President Shehu Shagari
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) 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) Ogun
B) Kano
C) Benue
D) Rivers
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Ondo
B) Ekiti
C) Anambra
D) Kogi
- 17. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Edo
B) Hausa-Fulani
C) Yoruba
D) Igbo
- 18. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1970
B) 1960
C) 1980
D) 1990
- 19. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Enugu State
B) Plateau State
C) Anambra State
D) Cross River State
- 20. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Kano
B) Enugu
C) Lagos
D) Ibadan
- 21. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Enugu
B) Kano
C) Abuja
D) Ibadan
- 22. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Ben Okri
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Wole Soyinka
- 23. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Lagos State
B) Rivers State
C) Kano State
D) Ogun State
- 24. 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
- 25. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Ibrahim Babangida
C) Olusegun Obasanjo
D) Sani Abacha
- 26. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Shehu Shagari
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 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) Kemi Adeosun
B) Nenadi Usman
C) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
D) Zainab Ahmed
- 29. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 30. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 31. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Cedi
B) Kobo
C) Naira
D) Rand
- 32. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Umaru Yar'Adua
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) AD
B) NCNC
C) NPN
D) Action Group
- 34. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C) Yakubu Gowon
D) Murtala Mohammed
- 35. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Ibadan
B) Lagos
C) Abuja
D) Kano
- 36. 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 Niger Delta Conflict
D) The Biafran War
- 37. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1980
B) 1960
C) 1973
D) 1990
- 38. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Chappal Waddi
B) Olumo Rock
C) Mount Patti
D) Zuma Rock
- 39. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) English
C) Igbo
D) Hausa
- 40. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Murtala Mohammed
C) Dele Giwa
D) Kudirat Abiola
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