- 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) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Muhammadu Buhari
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1970
D) 1980
- 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) Wole Soyinka
B) Ben Okri
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Wizkid
B) Burna Boy
C) Davido
D) Fela Kuti
- 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) Port Harcourt
B) Warri
C) Lagos
D) Calabar
- 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) Black Gold Nation
B) Pearl of Africa
C) Giant of Africa
D) Land of Gold
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Goodluck Jonathan
C) Umaru Yar'Adua
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 11. Which Nigerian singer-songwriter released the hit song 'Johnny' in 2014?
A) Simi
B) Yemi Alade
C) Tiwa Savage
D) Niniola
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1990
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1963
- 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) Aminu Kano
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Kano
B) Ogun
C) Rivers
D) Benue
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Anambra
B) Kogi
C) Ekiti
D) Ondo
- 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) 1990
B) 1970
C) 1980
D) 1960
- 19. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Plateau State
B) Anambra State
C) Enugu 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) Ibadan
D) Abuja
- 22. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Ken Saro-Wiwa
C) Ben Okri
D) Chinua Achebe
- 23. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Lagos State
B) Kano State
C) Ogun State
D) Rivers State
- 24. What is the name of the Nigerian national anthem?
A) Land of the Rising Sun
B) Arise, O Compatriots
C) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
D) Nigeria, We Hail Thee
- 25. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Sani Abacha
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Ibrahim Babangida
- 26. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Goodluck Jonathan
D) Shehu Shagari
- 27. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) Northern People's Congress
B) Action Group
C) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
D) United Middle Belt Congress
- 28. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Zainab Ahmed
B) Nenadi Usman
C) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
D) Kemi Adeosun
- 29. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Herbert Macaulay
B) Nnamdi Azikiwe
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- 30. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Wole Soyinka
D) Buchi Emecheta
- 31. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Naira
B) Cedi
C) Rand
D) Kobo
- 32. 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
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) NPN
B) Action Group
C) AD
D) NCNC
- 34. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Yakubu Gowon
D) Murtala Mohammed
- 35. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Lagos
B) Abuja
C) Ibadan
D) Kano
- 36. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Yoruba Crisis
B) The Biafran War
C) The Fulani Revolt
D) The Niger Delta Conflict
- 37. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1990
B) 1960
C) 1980
D) 1973
- 38. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Olumo Rock
B) Chappal Waddi
C) Zuma Rock
D) Mount Patti
- 39. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Hausa
B) Igbo
C) Yoruba
D) English
- 40. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Ken Saro-Wiwa
B) Dele Giwa
C) Murtala Mohammed
D) Kudirat Abiola
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