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