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