- 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) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1960
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1950
- 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) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Ben Okri
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Wole Soyinka
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Davido
B) Wizkid
C) Fela Kuti
D) Burna Boy
- 6. Which Nigerian sports figure won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympic Games?
A) Nwankwo Kanu
B) Jay Jay Okocha
C) Stephen Keshi
D) Chioma Ajunwa
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Port Harcourt
C) Calabar
D) Warri
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Ogun
B) Kano
C) Lagos
D) Cross River
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Land of Gold
B) Giant of Africa
C) Pearl of Africa
D) Black Gold Nation
- 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) Niniola
B) Simi
C) Yemi Alade
D) Tiwa Savage
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1980
B) 1963
C) 1970
D) 1990
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) General Sani Abacha
B) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
C) President Shehu Shagari
D) General Yakubu Gowon
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Aminu Kano
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Benue
B) Kano
C) Rivers
D) Ogun
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Ekiti
B) Kogi
C) Anambra
D) Ondo
- 17. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
B) Herbert Macaulay
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 18. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Ibadan
B) Enugu
C) Kano
D) Abuja
- 19. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Ben Okri
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 20. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Igbo
B) Yoruba
C) English
D) Hausa
- 21. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Chappal Waddi
B) Olumo Rock
C) Mount Patti
D) Zuma Rock
- 22. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Sani Abacha
D) Ibrahim Babangida
- 23. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) Action Group
B) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
C) Northern People's Congress
D) United Middle Belt Congress
- 24. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1990
B) 1960
C) 1973
D) 1980
- 25. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1990
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1970
- 26. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) Hausa-Fulani
C) Igbo
D) Edo
- 27. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Arise, O Compatriots
B) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
C) Land of the Rising Sun
D) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
- 28. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Ogun State
B) Lagos State
C) Kano State
D) Rivers State
- 29. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Umaru Yar'Adua
- 30. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Dele Giwa
B) Murtala Mohammed
C) Kudirat Abiola
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 31. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Shehu Shagari
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 32. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Kobo
B) Naira
C) Rand
D) Cedi
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) NCNC
B) Action Group
C) AD
D) NPN
- 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) Yakubu Gowon
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Murtala Mohammed
D) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- 36. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Cross River State
B) Anambra State
C) Enugu State
D) Plateau State
- 37. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Nenadi Usman
B) Zainab Ahmed
C) Kemi Adeosun
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 Fulani Revolt
C) The Yoruba Crisis
D) The Biafran War
- 39. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Buchi Emecheta
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Wole Soyinka
- 40. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Ibadan
B) Lagos
C) Enugu
D) Kano
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