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