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