- 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) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 2. When did Nigeria gain independence from British rule?
A) 1970
B) 1960
C) 1980
D) 1950
- 3. What was the capital of Nigeria before Abuja?
A) Kano
B) Ibadan
C) Lagos
D) Port Harcourt
- 4. Who was the Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
C) Ben Okri
D) Wole Soyinka
- 5. Which Nigerian musician is known as the 'Afrobeat King'?
A) Burna Boy
B) Davido
C) Fela Kuti
D) Wizkid
- 6. Which Nigerian sports figure won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympic Games?
A) Jay Jay Okocha
B) Nwankwo Kanu
C) Stephen Keshi
D) Chioma Ajunwa
- 7. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Oil City' of Nigeria?
A) Port Harcourt
B) Calabar
C) Warri
D) Lagos
- 8. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed the 'Tourism Haven of Nigeria'?
A) Ogun
B) Cross River
C) Lagos
D) Kano
- 9. What nickname is often used to describe Nigeria due to its abundance of oil wealth?
A) Land of Gold
B) Black Gold Nation
C) Pearl of Africa
D) Giant of Africa
- 10. Who is the current President of Nigeria?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Umaru Yar'Adua
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 11. Which Nigerian singer-songwriter released the hit song 'Johnny' in 2014?
A) Tiwa Savage
B) Niniola
C) Simi
D) Yemi Alade
- 12. In which year did Nigeria become a republic?
A) 1990
B) 1980
C) 1970
D) 1963
- 13. Which Nigerian leader established the NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) program?
A) Major General Muhammadu Buhari
B) General Yakubu Gowon
C) General Sani Abacha
D) President Shehu Shagari
- 14. Who founded the first political party in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
A) Nnamdi Azikiwe
B) Aminu Kano
C) Obafemi Awolowo
D) Herbert Macaulay
- 15. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Food Basket of the Nation'?
A) Kano
B) Rivers
C) Ogun
D) Benue
- 16. Which Nigerian state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?
A) Ekiti
B) Ondo
C) Kogi
D) Anambra
- 17. Who was the prime minister of Nigeria before the country became a republic in 1963?
A) Obafemi Awolowo
B) Herbert Macaulay
C) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D) Nnamdi Azikiwe
- 18. Which Nigerian city is known as the 'Coal City'?
A) Abuja
B) Enugu
C) Kano
D) Ibadan
- 19. Who was the Nigerian writer and environmental activist executed by the military government in 1995?
A) Ben Okri
B) Wole Soyinka
C) Ken Saro-Wiwa
D) Chinua Achebe
- 20. What is the official language of Nigeria?
A) Yoruba
B) Igbo
C) English
D) Hausa
- 21. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
A) Chappal Waddi
B) Olumo Rock
C) Zuma Rock
D) Mount Patti
- 22. Who was the Nigerian military ruler known as the 'Evil Genius'?
A) Muhammadu Buhari
B) Ibrahim Babangida
C) Sani Abacha
D) Olusegun Obasanjo
- 23. Which Nigerian political party won the first post-independence general elections?
A) Action Group
B) Northern People's Congress
C) United Middle Belt Congress
D) National Council of Nigerian Citizens
- 24. What year was the Nigerian Naira introduced as the country's currency?
A) 1973
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1960
- 25. Which year was the Nigerian Civil War declared over?
A) 1970
B) 1990
C) 1960
D) 1980
- 26. Which ethnic group is the largest in Nigeria?
A) Igbo
B) Yoruba
C) Edo
D) Hausa-Fulani
- 27. 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
- 28. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Gateway State'?
A) Rivers State
B) Ogun State
C) Kano State
D) Lagos State
- 29. Who was the Nigerian general who became president after the return to civilian rule in 1999?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Muhammadu Buhari
C) Umaru Yar'Adua
D) Goodluck Jonathan
- 30. Who was the Nigerian political leader assassinated in 1986?
A) Kudirat Abiola
B) Dele Giwa
C) Murtala Mohammed
D) Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 31. Who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria?
A) Goodluck Jonathan
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Nnamdi Azikiwe
D) Shehu Shagari
- 32. What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
A) Cedi
B) Rand
C) Naira
D) Kobo
- 33. Which Nigerian political party was the ruling party during the First Republic?
A) NCNC
B) NPN
C) Action Group
D) AD
- 34. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Abuja
D) Lagos
- 35. Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?
A) Murtala Mohammed
B) Yakubu Gowon
C) Muhammadu Buhari
D) Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- 36. Which Nigerian state is known as the 'Home of Peace and Tourism'?
A) Enugu State
B) Cross River State
C) Plateau State
D) Anambra State
- 37. Who was the first female finance minister of Nigeria?
A) Kemi Adeosun
B) Zainab Ahmed
C) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
D) Nenadi Usman
- 38. What was the name of the Nigerian civil war that took place from 1967 to 1970?
A) The Niger Delta Conflict
B) The Biafran War
C) The Fulani Revolt
D) The Yoruba Crisis
- 39. Which Nigerian writer wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) Wole Soyinka
B) Chinua Achebe
C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D) Buchi Emecheta
- 40. Which Nigerian city is known for its annual Durbar festival?
A) Ibadan
B) Kano
C) Lagos
D) Enugu
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