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Who is the first president of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Who was Nigeria’s first Inspector General of Police?
Mr. C. W. Duncan, 1930 – 1935
How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
About 250 ethnic groups
Nigeria now celebrate her democracy day on-
June 12
Who is the current Inspector General of Police?
Kayode Egbetokun
The largest state in Nigeria by landmass is_
Niger State
Which state in Nigeria has the highest number of LGAs?
Kano State; 44 LGAs
Which Nigeria State is known for generating the highest Internal Generated Revenue?
Lagos State
Who is Nigeria’s current chief justice of the Supreme court?
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola
What is the name of the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas
Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso
Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Education?
Prof. Tahir Mamman
What country does Nigeria share borders with in the West?
Republic of Benin
Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Herbert Macaulay
The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represent_
Strength
How many colours do the Nigerian flag has?
2 colours; green and white
How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria?
Six (6) geopolitical zones
What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Calabar
Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa state
Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Price in Literature?
Wole Soyinka
When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
1st January 1973
The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against_
The Richard’s constitution
The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was_
Lord Fredrick Lugard
The first general election in Nigeria was held in_
1959
Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of_
1976
Which constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government in Nigeria?
The 1979 constitution
The leader of the Northern People’s Congress was_
Ahmadu Bello
What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
mention the countries that shares boundaries with Nigeria
Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north
The current Nigerian flag replaced the colonial flag called_
The Union Jack
Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
Obong Godswill Obot Akpabio
When were the current paper currency notes introduced in Nigeria?
100 Naira:1999, 200 Naira in 2000, 500 Naira in 2001 and 1000 Naira on October 12, 2005.
Who was Nigeria’s first prime minister?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Who was Nigeria’s first executive president?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
1966
How many Local Governments Areas do we have in Nigeria?
774
Who is the current Minister of Petroleum
Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The current minister of State Petroleum Resources in Nigeria is_
Ekperipe Ekpo
What is thename of the current CBN Governor?
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso
___is the first TV station in Nigeria.
Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959
Who stopped the killing of Twins in Nigeria?
Mary Slessor
Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
who was the first woman to pilot an aircraft in Nigeria?
Chineyere Kalu
Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria?
Bob Jensen
The Nigerian flag was designed by who?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Who gave Nigeria her name?
Flora Shaw
Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Senator Barau Jibrin
The current minister of FCT is___
Nyesome Wike
Who is the current minister of defence in Nigeria?
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
Who is the current minister of finance in Nigeria?
Wale Edun
The green colour in the Nigerian flag represent what?
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
What does the white colour in the Nigerian flag stand for?
Peace
The black shield in the Nigerian coat of arms stand for what?
Nigerian’s fertile soil
What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
Dignity
The Nigeria senate is also called ___
The red chamber
The red chamber is to the senate; as ___ is to the house of representatives
The green chamber
The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms stands for___
Strength
The current Vice President of Nigeria was a Governor of which state?
Borno State
Who is the current vice president of Nigeria
Senator kashim Shettima
Who is the current president of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Who is the current minister of education?
Professor Tahir Mamman
Who is the current NAFDAC Director-General?
Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
The current INEC chairman?
Professor Mahmood Yakubu
Who is the current Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar
Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla
Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja
Who is the current Chief of Defense Staff?
General Christopher Musa
The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 are___
UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP, and NPN
Who was the first Nigerian to declare a separate Republic from Nigeria after Indepence from Britain?
Jasper Adaka Isaac Boro
Shehu Shagari was the first executive president as ___was the first military head of states
General Yakubu Gowon
The second military coup in Nigeria took place on
July 29, 1966
Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was governed under the
unitary system
How many languages are native to Nigeria
About 513 languages
Who was the first female Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa
Who was the first Nigeria to earn grammy award nomination
King Sunny Ade
___was the first Nigerian to win grammy award
Sade Adu
The first Nigerian Male artist to win grammy awards for an original work is
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy)
Who was the first Nigerian female psychiatrist?
Dr. Bertha Johnson
What does the Blue in the Nigerian Police flag represent?
Love, loyalty, and unity
The first awarded Archbishop in Nigeria and the entire Africa is___
Benson Andrew Idahosa
What region was created by the facilitation of the NCNC?
Mid-West Region
For political reasons; Nigeria was suspended from the common wealth in what year?
1995
When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?
1918
When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions?
1966
Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?
12 states
Who is the current managing director of NNPC?
Mele Kyari
Who was the longest-serving senate President in the history of Nigeria?
David Mark
Apart from FCT, which state in Nigeria has the least number of LGAs?
Bayelsa, with only 8 LGAs.
The first woman to become a governor in Nigeria is?
Virginia Etiaba, Anambra State
The first female Brigadier in Nigeria is___
Brigadier Ronke Kale
The first line of the new Nigerian Anthem is___
Nigeria we hail thee
When was the first refinery in Nigeria built?
1965
What is Nigeria’s motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
When was the Federal Capital Territory created?
February 3rd, 1976
Who was Nigeria’s First Military Head of State?
General Yakubu Gowon
Who was known as the King of Afrobeat in Nigeria?
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Dele Giwa killed through___
A letter bomb
When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?
1958
When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
In 1964
How many senators make up the National Assembly of Nigeria?
109 senators
How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?
360 members
When was the Nigerian Professional Footbal League formed?
1972
Which state has the smallest landmass in Nigeria?
Lagos State
Which is the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan
GSM was first introduced in Nigeria in what year?
2001
Who was the first indigenous speaker of the House of Representatives?
Jaja Wachuku, 1959.
Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
R.A Feton
Former president Umaru Yar’Adua died in what year?
May 6, 2010
What discovery are the Lander brothers known for?
Discovering the source of River Niger
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have what in common?
They both ruled as Military head of states and democratic presidents
The amalgammation and of the Northern and Southern Protectorates took place in what year?
1914
Where is the Kainji Dam in Nigeria located?
Borgu, Niger State
which geopolitical zone has the least number of states in Nigeria?
South East, with only 5 states.
Who was the first female NAFDAC Chairman?
Prof. Dora Akunyili
What was the first-ever produced Nigerian movie?
Palaver, produced in 1926
Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Who was the first female Professor in Nigeria?
Elfrida Adeho
Which courts are the lowest in Nigeria?
Magistrate, District, and customary courts
Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede
Who was the first African Bishop?
Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Nigeria massive wealth is genarated from___resources
petroleum
Which of Nigeria’s former president is globally known as an ambassador for peace?
Dr Goodluck Jonathan
Who was the first vice president of Nigeria?
Sir Dr. Alex I. Ekwueme
In what year did Usman Dan Fodio invaded northern Nigeria?
1804
What is the name of the Nigerian senior national football team (men’s team)?
Super Eagles
So far, how times did the Nigerian Golden Eaglets win the World under-17 FIFA World Cup?
Four times: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013
Who was the first female ?vice-chancellor in a Nigerian university
Grace Alele Williams
When was oil first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria?
1956
Which company first discovered oil in Nigeria?
Shell BP.
Nigeria exported it's first oil from the Oloibiri field in what year?
February, 1958
Who is regarded as the father of Nigeria Nationalism
Herbert Macaulay
Whose Nigeria image is on the one naira coin?
Herbert Macaulay
When did Nigeria have its independence?
1st October 1960
Before the adoptation of June 12 by Buhari administration, democracy day in Nigeria was usually celebrated on which date?
29th May
In the south, Nigeria is bounded by ___
The Atlantic Ocean
Which former CBN governor is currently facing trial in Nigeria
Godwin Emefele
Who is the first indigenous lawyer in Nigeria?
Chief Sapara Williams
When did Nigeria joined the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC)?
July 12, 1971
Who is the first military head of state to die in office?
General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi
When did Nigeria change from right hand to left hand drive?
2nd April 1972
Who is Nigeria's first female author?
Flora Nwapa
Which is the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Kano State
Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government?
Pa Anthony Enahoro
Who is the first governor of the defunct Eastern Region?
Francis Akanu Ibiam
What is the name of Nigerian currency?
Naira
How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19
What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele
Ajaokuta is famous for?
Iron and Steel
How many states are in southern Nigeria?
17
Who is the first Inspector-General of Police?
Louis Edet
Who is the first Military Head Of State of Nigeria?
Aguiyi Ironsi
What is the significance of colour green in the Nigerian flag?
Agriculture
Who is the first Nigerian Military Head Of State to hand over to a democratically elected president?
General Olusegun Obasanjo (1979)
Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Who is the first military Head Of State to overthrow a civilian president in Nigeria?
Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
Who is the first indigenous medical doctor in Nigeria?
Prof. Eyitayo Lambo
Who is the first indigenous governor of central bank?
Mallam Aliyu Bornu
The first indigenous Vice Chancellor in Nigeria is____
Prof. Kenneth Dike
Who is the first Nigerian Navy Commodore?
Joseph Edet Akinwale
Addis Ababa is to African Union as ____ is to ECOWAS.
Abuja
Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?
Lord Fredrick Lugard
The name Nigeria was coined out from____
River Niger
The 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
River Niger and River Benue
Which Niger Delta LGA in Nigeria has the largest deposit of Natural gas?
Andoni LGA
Which community in Rivers state Nigeria is regarded as the largest fishing settlement in the entire West Africa?
Ibot Okpong/Oyorokoto
The first motion for Nigeria's independence was moved in what year?
1953
Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams
Who is the first female speaker of the Federal House of Representatives?
Mrs Patricia Ette
Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua
Who is the first female permanent secretary in Nigeria?
Francisca Yetunde
Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
The three tiers of government in Nigeria are?
Federal, State and Local Governments
Aba women riot was in what year?
1929
What are the two major seasons in Nigeria?
Rainy season and Dry season.
Grassland found in the northern parts of Nigeria is called____
Savanna
Grassland is to northern Nigeria; as _____ is to the creeks of Niger Delta?
Mangrove Forest
Argungu fishing festival iniated in 1934 is celebrated in which northern state?
Kebbi state
What is the oldest known art work in Nigeria?
The NOK culture
The igbo-Ukwu bronze arts are found in which state?
Anambra state
What is the full meaning of NDLEA?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
What is the full meaning of NOSDRA?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
FERMA stands for what?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency
What is the full meaning of NDRBDA?
Niger Delta River Basin Basin Development Authority
What is the full meaning of NMDPRA?
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority
What is the full meaning of NAFDAC?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
What is the full meaning of EFCC?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
The acronmy FESTAC stands for what?
Festival of Arts and Culture
What is the full meaning of INEC?
Independent National Electoral Commission
What is the full meaning of IREV?
INEC Result Viewing
What is the full meaning of NPA?
Nigerian Ports Authority
What is the full meaning of NPC?
National Population Commission
What is the full meaning of FAAN?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
What is the full meaning of NNRA?
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
What is the full meaning of NRC?
Nigerian Railway Corporation
What is the full meaning of NULGE?
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees
What is the full meaning of NLC?
Nigeria Labour Congress
What is the full meaning of ASUU?