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Q1.Which Nigerian became Registrar and Chief Executive of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in October 2026?
Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, previously head of WAEC's Nigeria National Office; he assumed office at the council's Accra headquarters on 1 October 2026 for a five-year term.
Education
Q2.What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce in his inauguration speech on 29 May 2023?
Removal of the fuel (petrol) subsidy
Government
Q3.Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu
Security
Q4.Who succeeded Omar Touray as President of the ECOWAS Commission in 2026?
Retired General Birame Diop of Senegal, a former defence minister; he was appointed at the 19 July 2026 summit and assumed office in Abuja on 31 August 2026.
International
Q5.For political reasons; Nigeria was suspended from the common wealth in what year?
1995
General
Q6.The current minister of State Petroleum Resources in Nigeria is_
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
Economy
Q7.Who was the last colonial governor before Nigeria's independence?
Sir James Robertson
History
Q8.Who is the current Minister of Petroleum?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu oversees the petroleum portfolio directly - no substantive Minister of Petroleum Resources has been appointed; the Ministers of State are Heineken Lokpobiri (Oil) and Ekperikpe Ekpo (Gas).
Economy
Q9.Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?
Lord Frederick Lugard
General
Q10.What animals support the shield on the Nigerian coat of arms, and what do they represent?
Two white horses (chargers), one on each side, representing dignity.
Symbols
Q11.Who is the current minister of finance in Nigeria?
Taiwo Oyedele
Government
Q12.How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria?
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Geography
Q13.Grassland is to northern Nigeria; as _____ is to the creeks of Niger Delta?
Mangrove Forest
General
Q14.Who was the longest-serving senate President in the history of Nigeria?
David Mark
Government
Q15.Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
Godswill Obot Akpabio
Government
Q16.Who is the current Chief of Defense Staff?
General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede
Security
Q17.When was the Nigerian Professional Football League formed?
1972
Sports
Q18.The 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
River Niger and River Benue
Symbols
Q19.What does NIMASA stand for?
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
General
Q20.Who was Nigeria’s first executive president?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Government
Q21.Which constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government in Nigeria?
The 1979 constitution
Government
Q22.Who wrote the lyrics of "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who worked at Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Labour and Welfare.
General
Q23.Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was governed under the_____
Parliamentary System
History
Q24.What is the full meaning of NNRA?
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
General
Q25.What fraction of the National Assembly must sign the notice to begin presidential impeachment?
One-third of the members
Government
Q26.What does MDGs stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
General
Q27.The red chamber is to the senate; as ___ is to the house of representatives
The green chamber
Government
Q28.What is Nigeria’s motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
Symbols
Q29.Which chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) died in August 2026?
Dr Aminu Yusuf, the commission's eighth substantive chairman, sworn in in December 2025; he died in Abuja on 28 August 2026, aged 66.
Geography
Q30.How many senatorial districts is each state divided into?
Three senatorial districts
Geography
Q31.Who was the first Nigerian female psychiatrist?
Dr. Bertha Johnson
General
Q32.How many Local Government Areas do we have in Nigeria?
774
Government
Q33.Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Senator Barau Jibrin
Government
Q34.The first motion for Nigeria's independence was moved in what year?
1953
History
Q35.When did Nigeria change from right hand to left hand drive?
1972
General
Q36.Who is the first female permanent secretary in Nigeria?
Francesca Yetunde Emanuel, appointed Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Office in July 1975, the first woman to hold the post federally.
General
Q37.Whose image is on the one Nigerian Naira coin?
Herbert Macaulay
Economy
Q38.What are the countries that share boundaries with Nigeria?
Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north
General
Q39.___was the first Nigerian to win grammy award
Sade Adu
General
Q40.The second military coup in Nigeria took place on?
July 29, 1966
History
Q41.Who is the current president of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Government
Q42.The current Vice President of Nigeria was a Governor of which state?
Borno State
Geography
Q43.Where was Akinkunmi studying when he designed the Nigerian flag?
Norwood Technical College, London, England.
Symbols
Q44.When did the Nigerian civil war begin?
July 6, 1967
History
Q45.With which country does Nigeria share its shortest land border?
Chad, about 85 km, across the Lake Chad basin.
Geography
Q46.Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams
General
Q47.Which is the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Kano State
Geography
Q48.Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Oloibiri Oilfield, Bayelsa state
Economy
Q49.What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos (11.8 km)
General
Q50.Who is the current Inspector General of Police?
Olatunji Disu
Security
Q51.What is the full meaning of NPA?
Nigerian Ports Authority
General
Q52.Who composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
Frances Benda (a pen name for Mrs Charles Kernot, a private music teacher and pianist in London).
General
Q53.Grassland found in the northern parts of Nigeria is called____
Savanna
General
Q54.When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
1st January 1973
Economy
Q55.What animal sits atop the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
An eagle, representing strength.
Symbols
Q56.Ajaokuta is famous for?
Iron and Steel
General
Q57.What was the first-ever produced Nigerian movie?
Palaver, produced in 1926
General
Q58.Where do the Rivers Niger and Benue meet?
At Lokoja, in Kogi State.
Geography
Q59.Which community in Rivers state Nigeria is regarded as the largest fishing settlement in the entire West Africa?
Oyorokoto
Geography
Q60.The current INEC chairman?
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan
Government
Q61.Who became chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in July 2026?
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, succeeding Sierra Leone's Julius Maada Bio at the 69th ordinary summit in Freetown on 19 July 2026.
International
Q62.Who was Nigeria’s first prime minister?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
History
Q63.Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Government
Q64.When is Nigeria's Armed Forces Remembrance Day, and what does it mark?
15 January — it marks the end of the Nigerian Civil War on 15 January 1970 and honours fallen military personnel.
Q66.In what year did Nigeria join the United Nations?
1960
International
Q67.What was Nigeria's headline inflation rate for September 2026?
14.63 per cent, down from 15.39 per cent in August 2026 and 20.98 per cent in September 2025; the NBS released the figure on 15 October 2026, with food inflation at 19.59 per cent.
Economy
Q68.When was "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" first adopted as the national anthem?
1960, at independence — it was Nigeria's original anthem from independence until 1978.
Symbols
Q69.Former president Umaru Yar’Adua died in what year?
2010; President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua died on 5 May 2010 at Aso Villa, Abuja, and Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in the next day.
Government
Q70.By how much did Nigeria's real GDP grow in the second quarter of 2026?
4.43 per cent year-on-year, up from 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026; the NBS released the figures on 31 August 2026.
Economy
Q71.How many times has Nigeria changed its national anthem?
Twice — original anthem "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" (1960), replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" (1978), then "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" restored (2024).
Symbols
Q72.Who was the first female Professor in Nigeria?
Professor Felicia Adetowun Ogunsheye (University of Ibadan, 1973)
General
Q73.Who was the first female Director-General of NAFDAC?
Prof. Dora Akunyili; she took charge of NAFDAC in April 2001, succeeding pioneer DG Prof. Gabriel Osuide.
General
Q74.What was the title of President Tinubu's address marking Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary?
"From Reform to Prosperity", in which he said the reform phase had done its work and the focus would now be shared prosperity; he delivered it on 1 October 2026.
History
Q75.Nigeria exported its first oil from the Oloibiri field in what year?
February, 1958
Economy
Q76.When did Nigeria break diplomatic relations with Israel?
1973.Nigeria cut ties with Israel on 25 October 1973 after the Yom Kippur War, following the OAU position; relations were restored in 1992.
International
Q77.On what date did President Tinubu sign the bill restoring "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
29 May 2024.
Government
Q78.Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
General
Q79.In what year was JAMB established?
1978
Education
Q80.What is Nigeria's current national minimum wage?
₦70,000 per month, set by the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act signed on 29 July 2024.On 27 October 2026 the Federal Government and the NLC agreed to constitute a Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee immediately and approved a ₦70,000 monthly transport intervention for workers for six months from November 2026.
Economy
Q81.Which countries border Nigeria to the north?
Niger Republic (north) and Chad (far northeast, at Lake Chad).
Geography
Q82.Who was the first female Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa
Sports
Q83.How many colours does the Nigerian flag have?
2 colours; green and white
Symbols
Q84.What is the full meaning of NDRBDA?
Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority
General
Q85.What is Nigeria's first hydroelectric dam?
Kainji Dam, on the River Niger in Niger State
General
Q86.Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso
Economy
Q87.Who is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)?
Senator George Akume, who has held the post since 2023, when he succeeded Boss Mustapha.
General
Q88.What is the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 m) in Taraba State
General
Q89.Who is Nigeria’s current chief justice of the Supreme court?
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
General
Q90.How much is Nigeria's 2026 federal budget?
₦68.32 trillion — President Tinubu signed the 2026 Appropriation Act into law on 17 April 2026.The budget was originally presented to the National Assembly at about ₦58 trillion in December 2025 and revised upward with a ₦9.81 trillion supplementary provision. (The 2025 budget was ₦54.99 trillion.)
Economy
Q91.The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against?
The Richards Constitution
General
Q92.The leader of the Northern People’s Congress was?
Ahmadu Bello
General
Q93.The green colour in the Nigerian flag represent what?
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
Symbols
Q94.What prize did Akinkunmi receive for designing the Nigerian flag?
One hundred pounds (£100) — worth approximately $281 at the time.
Symbols
Q95.Which Nigeria State is known for generating the highest Internal Generated Revenue?
Lagos State
Economy
Q96.When did Nigeria have its independence?
1st October 1960
History
Q97.What does the white colour in the Nigerian flag stand for?
Peace
Symbols
Q98.What is the full meaning of NLC?
Nigeria Labour Congress
General
Q99.What is the full meaning of NAFDAC?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
General
Q100.What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele
General
Q101.The three tiers of government in Nigeria are?
Federal, State and Local Governments
General
Q102.When did Nigeria's federal capital officially move from Lagos to Abuja, and who declared the move?
12 December 1991; declared by General Ibrahim Babangida.
Geography
Q103.Who created the Nigerian Council?
Frederick Lugard
General
Q104.When was the Nigerian flag first officially hoisted?
1 October 1960 — Nigeria's Independence Day.
Symbols
Q105.Nigeria massive wealth is generated from ___ resources
Petroleum
General
Q106.What is the full meaning of ASUU?
Academic Staff Union of Universities
General
Q107.Who is the current Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke
General
Q108.What is the name of the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas
Government
Q109.The first nationwide (federal) general election in Nigeria was held in?
1959
Government
Q110.The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was?
Lord Frederick Lugard
History
Q111.Who was the first indigenous governor of the defunct Eastern Region?
Sir Francis Akanu Ibiam; he served from 15 December 1960 to January 1966, succeeding British governor Sir Robert Stapledon.
Government
Q112.Who was the first Nigeria to earn grammy award nomination?
King Sunny Ade
General
Q113.What is the name of the Nigerian senior national football team (men’s team)?
Super Eagles
Sports
Q114.What does the green colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Nigeria's lush agricultural land and abundant natural resources (forests).
Symbols
Q115.Who is the current minister of defence in Nigeria?
General Christopher Musa
Security
Q116.Where does the River Niger originate?
In the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea, West Africa.
Geography
Q117.What is the Award of honor GCFR meant for?
Head of State only
Government
Q118.Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government?
Pa Anthony Enahoro
History
Q119.What is a 70th anniversary called?
Platinum
General
Q120.What does the colour yellow in the Nigerian police flag signify?
Discipline and resourcefulness
Symbols
Q121.Which is the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan
Education
Q122.What percentage of school candidates obtained five credits including English and Mathematics in the 2026 WASSCE?
61.54 per cent, or 1,200,514 of the 1,950,726 candidates who sat the examination; WAEC released the results on 5 August 2026.
Education
Q123.Which anthem replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" in 1978?
"Arise, O Compatriots."
Symbols
Q124.Who is the first indigenous lawyer in Nigeria?
Chief Sapara Williams
General
Q125.Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Education?
Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa
Education
Q126.What is the maximum number of terms a Nigerian President can serve?
Two terms of four years each
Government
Q127.Who was the first president of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Government
Q128.Aba women riot was in what year?
1929
General
Q129.Which state in Nigeria has the highest number of LGAs?
Kano State; 44 LGAs
Geography
Q130.Who won the August 2026 Osun State governorship election?
Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, with 511,067 votes to APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815; the poll held on 15 August 2026 and INEC declared him winner on 16 August 2026.
Geography
Q131.Who is the first female Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)?
Zubaida Umar, who has headed NEMA since her appointment on 15 March 2024.
General
Q132.The first line of the new Nigerian Anthem is ___
Nigeria we hail thee!
Symbols
Q133.What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years
Government
Q134.For how many years did "Arise, O Compatriots" serve as Nigeria's anthem?
46 years — from 1978 to 2024.
Symbols
Q135.Who is the first military head of state to die in office?
General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi
Geography
Q136.In what year did Usman dan Fodio launch the jihad that founded the Sokoto Caliphate?
1804
General
Q137.Who is the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS)?
Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, whose appointment was announced on 26 August 2024 to replace Yusuf Magaji Bichi.
Geography
Q138.What is the full meaning of INEC?
Independent National Electoral Commission
Government
Q139.Who was the first indigenous Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria?
Louis Edet (appointed 1964)
Security
Q140.Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede
General
Q141.What is the full meaning of NULGE?
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees
General
Q142.Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Geography
Q143.Who is Atiku Abubakar's running mate on the ADC ticket for the 2027 presidential election?
Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, the runner-up in the ADC presidential primary; the party announced him on 15 June 2026.
Government
Q144.When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
1964
Security
Q145.In which hemisphere (east/west) does Nigeria lie?
The Eastern Hemisphere.
General
Q146.Who was the first African and in fact the first Nigerian to win a golden boot in Italian Serie A?
Victor Osimhen
General
Q147.What region was created by the facilitation of the NCNC?
Mid-West Region
General
Q148.Where is the Kainji Dam in Nigeria located?
Borgu, Niger State
General
Q149.The first indigenous Vice Chancellor in Nigeria is____
Prof. Kenneth Dike
General
Q150.What does the green in the Nigerian police flag represent?
Energy and life
Symbols
Q151.What year did "Arise, O Compatriots" stop being Nigeria's national anthem?
2024 — specifically 29 May 2024, when the National Anthem Act 2024 took effect.
Symbols
Q152.How many senators make up the National Assembly of Nigeria?
109 senators
Government
Q153.How many political parties are registered in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 22 political parties registered by INEC (as of October 2026), including the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), both registered in February 2026 ahead of the 2027 general elections. The count changes whenever INEC registers or deregisters parties.
General
Q154.How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?
360 members
Government
Q155.Who was the first female vice-chancellor in a Nigerian university?
Grace Alele Williams
Education
Q156.Shehu Shagari was the first executive president as ___was the first military head of states?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Geography
Q157.Who was the first female medical doctor to practise in Nigeria?
Dr. Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi (licensed 1938)
General
Q158.How many languages are native to Nigeria?
About 513 languages
General
Q159.What is the oldest known art work in Nigeria?
The NOK culture
General
Q160.When did the second world war take place?
1939-1945
History
Q161.So far, how many times did the Nigerian Golden Eaglets win the World under-17 FIFA World Cup?
Five times: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015, a record that makes the Golden Eaglets the tournament's most successful team.
Sports
Q162.Which body issued Nigeria’s first paper currency notes?
The West African Currency Board (WACB), which issued currency for British West Africa from 1912 until the Central Bank of Nigeria took over note issue in 1959.
Symbols
Q163.When did campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections officially begin?
On 19 August 2026, under INEC's 2027 timetable; governorship and State House of Assembly campaigns began on 9 September 2026.
Government
Q164.When was the first refinery in Nigeria built?
1965
General
Q165.Which body of water forms Nigeria's southern coastline?
The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
General
Q166.When were the current paper currency notes introduced in Nigeria?
₦100 (December 1999), ₦200 (November 2000), ₦500 (April 2001) and ₦1,000 (October 2005); redesigned ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1,000 notes were unveiled on 23 November 2022.
Symbols
Q167.To what level did the Central Bank of Nigeria cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) in September 2026?
23 per cent, down from 26.5 per cent, a 350-basis-point cut announced by Governor Olayemi Cardoso after the MPC meeting of 21–22 September 2026.
Economy
Q168.What element appeared in Akinkunmi's original flag submission that was later removed before adoption?
A red sun at the centre of the white band.
Symbols
Q169.Who is the current Head of the Civil Service of the Federation?
Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, formerly Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education; he was sworn in on 27 August 2026, succeeding Didi Esther Walson-Jack.
General
Q170.In which part of Africa is Nigeria located?
West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea coast.
General
Q171.What is the chief (largest) tributary of the River Niger?
The River Benue.
Geography
Q172.When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
1966
History
Q173.Who is the current managing director of NNPC?
Bashir Bayo Ojulari
Economy
Q174.What colour is the shield on the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
Black; it represents Nigeria's fertile soil.
Symbols
Q175.Which former PDP national chairman and Gongola State governor died in September 2026?
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, also a former Nigerian Ports Authority general manager and Minister of Industries; he died on 12 September 2026, aged 90.
Geography
Q176.Who was the first Nigerian to declare a separate Republic from Nigeria after Independence from Britain?
Jasper Adaka Isaac Boro
History
Q177.Addis Ababa is to African Union as ____ is to ECOWAS.
Abuja
International
Q178.What is Nigeria's approximate total land-border length?
About 4,477 km: Benin ~809 km, Niger ~1,608 km, Chad ~85 km and Cameroon ~1,975 km, per the CIA World Factbook's final figures.
Geography
Q179.Who is regarded as the father of Nigeria Nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay
General
Q180.Who is the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu?
Femi Gbajabiamila, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives; he has held the post since 2 June 2023.
Government
Q181.Who is the first Military Head Of State of Nigeria?
Aguiyi Ironsi
Geography
Q182.Which courts are the lowest in Nigeria?
Magistrate, District, and customary courts
General
Q183.When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?
1958
Economy
Q184.Which former CBN governor is currently facing trial in Nigeria?
Godwin Emefiele
Economy
Q185.What is the full meaning of EFCC?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
General
Q186.What are Nigeria's approximate latitude and longitude coordinates?
Roughly 4°–14°N latitude and 3°–15°E longitude.
Geography
Q187.Where did a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in October 2026?
In a swamp near Igbokoda, Ondo State, during a flight from Benin City to Lagos, killing everyone on board; the crash happened on 5 October 2026.
Security
Q188.In what year was ECOWAS founded?
1975
International
Q189.Dele Giwa was killed through ___
A letter bomb
General
Q190.Who was the first Sultan of Sokoto?
Shehu Usman dan Fodio founded the Sokoto Caliphate in 1804 and is counted as its first leader; his son Muhammadu Bello (1817–1837) was the first to bear the title Sultan.
General
Q191.GSM was first introduced in Nigeria in what year?
2001
General
Q192.How much internally generated revenue (IGR) did Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT record in 2025?
About ₦5.15 trillion, with Lagos alone contributing ₦1.77 trillion; the NBS released the 2025 state IGR figures on 24 September 2026.
Economy
Q193.Which state has the smallest landmass in Nigeria?
Lagos State
Geography
Q194.Who is the first Nigerian Military Head Of State to hand over to a democratically elected president?
General Olusegun Obasanjo (1979)
Geography
Q195.Which of Nigeria’s former president is globally known as an ambassador for peace?
Dr Goodluck Jonathan
International
Q196.The Nigerian flag was designed by who?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Symbols
Q197.What year was the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act signed into law?
2004
Education
Q198.Who was Nigeria’s First Military Head of State?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Geography
Q199.What is the full meaning of NRC?
Nigerian Railway Corporation
General
Q200.What country does Nigeria share borders with in the West?
Republic of Benin
Geography
Q201.What colours appear on the Nigerian national flag, and in what arrangement?
Three equal vertical bands — green, white, green — from left to right.
Symbols
Q202.Who was the first vice president of Nigeria?
Sir Dr. Alex I. Ekwueme
Government
Q203.What is the longest river in Nigeria?
The River Niger.
Geography
Q204.Who is the first female speaker of the Federal House of Representatives?
Mrs Patricia Etteh
Government
Q205.The current Nigerian flag replaced the colonial flag called?
The Union Jack
Symbols
Q206.When did President Tinubu sign the Electoral Act 2026 into law?
On 18 February 2026, repealing the Electoral Act 2022; the new law sets the legal framework for the 2027 general elections.
Government
Q207.Which country borders Nigeria to the west?
Benin Republic (formerly Dahomey).
Geography
Q208.Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Government
Q209.What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
Dignity
Symbols
Q210.The black shield in the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
Nigerian’s fertile soil
Symbols
Q211.On which party's platform is Peter Obi contesting the 2027 presidential election?
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), which affirmed him as its presidential candidate at the end of May 2026.
Government
Q212.Who is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election?
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who won the ADC primary with 1,846,370 votes ahead of Rotimi Amaechi's 504,117; he was declared winner on 27 May 2026.
Government
Q213.When did Nigeria join the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
July 12, 1971
International
Q214.How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
About 250 ethnic groups
Geography
Q215.Who was the first woman to pilot an aircraft in Nigeria?
Captain Chinyere Kalu; she became Nigeria's first female commercial pilot, licensed on 20 May 1981.
General
Q216.Who is Nigeria's first female author?
Flora Nwapa
General
Q217.The name Nigeria was coined out from____
River Niger
General
Q218.Who is the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)?
Mohammed Buba Marwa, a retired brigadier-general, whom President Tinubu reappointed for a second five-year term on 14 November 2025.
Government
Q219.Apart from FCT, which state in Nigeria has the least number of LGAs?
Bayelsa, with only 8 LGAs.
Geography
Q220.What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Calabar
Geography
Q221.With which country does Nigeria share its longest land border?
Cameroon, about 1,975 km; the UN-backed Cameroon–Nigeria Mixed Commission puts the demarcated boundary at roughly 2,100 km.
Geography
Q222.Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
General
Q223.What are the two major seasons in Nigeria?
Rainy season and Dry season.
General
Q224.When was oil first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria?
1956
Economy
Q225.Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Herbert Macaulay
Government
Q226.What is the full meaning of NOSDRA?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
General
Q227.Who stopped the killing of Twins in Nigeria?
Mary Slessor
General
Q228.How many medals did Nigeria win at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?
24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze), the best haul of any African nation; the Games were held in July and August 2026.
Sports
Q229.What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
General
Q230.When does Nigeria celebrate her democracy day?
June 12
Government
Q231.Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of?
1976
Government
Q232.What do the two wavy white bands forming a Y-shape on the coat of arms symbolise?
The Rivers Niger and Benue, which meet (confluence) at Lokoja.
Symbols
Q233.Who won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary for the 2027 election?
President Bola Tinubu, who polled 10,999,162 votes in a nationwide direct primary to defeat his only challenger, Stanley Osifo; he was declared winner on 24 May 2026.
Government
Q234.What is the Niger Delta?
A vast coastal fan of wetlands, creeks, and mangrove forest where the River Niger fans out into the Gulf of Guinea, covering roughly 70,000 km².
General
Q235.The largest state in Nigeria by landmass is?
Niger State
Geography
Q236.What is the full meaning of NMDPRA?
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority
General
Q237.What agency was established by the Student Loan Act 2024 to manage education loans?
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
Education
Q238.Which company first discovered oil in Nigeria?
Shell BP.
Economy
Q239.Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Geography
Q240.Who is Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA)?
Nuhu Ribadu, a former EFCC chairman; he was appointed on 19 June 2023, replacing Babagana Monguno.
General
Q241.FERMA stands for what?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency
General
Q242.The igbo-Ukwu bronze arts are found in which state?
Anambra State
Geography
Q243.Who designed the Nigerian national flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
Symbols
Q244.Who is the current NAFDAC Director-General?
Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
General
Q245.Which geopolitical zone has the least number of states in Nigeria?
South East, with only 5 states.
Geography
Q246.When did INEC begin nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the 2027 elections?
On Friday, 9 October 2026, after the national register of voters rose to over 103 million following the Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
Government
Q247.When did the first world war take place?
1914-1918
History
Q248.What is the maximum number of justices on the Supreme Court of Nigeria?
21 (Chief Justice + 20 justices)
General
Q249.What is the total land area of Nigeria?
About 923,768 km² in total (roughly 924,000 km²), of which 910,768 km² is land and 13,000 km² water.
General
Q250.Who was the first African Bishop?
Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
General
Q251.Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr Roy Pentelow Fenton (served 1958–1963)
Economy
Q252.How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19
Geography
Q253.The Nigeria senate is also called ___
The red chamber
Government
Q254.Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
General
Q255.The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates took place in what year?
1914
History
Q256.What does the white colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Peace and unity among Nigeria's diverse peoples.
Symbols
Q257.Who was the first Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police under colonial rule?
Mr C. W. Duncan (served 1930–1935)
Security
Q258.The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represents?
Strength
Symbols
Q259.When was the Federal Capital Territory created?
February 3rd, 1976
Geography
Q260.Who succeeded Is-haq Oloyede as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)?
Professor Segun Aina, a professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University and JAMB's youngest Registrar; he assumed office on 31 July 2026.
Education
Q261.How many states are in southern Nigeria?
17
Geography
Q262.Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua
General
Q263.What is the full meaning of IREV?
INEC Result Viewing
General
Q264.The first female Brigadier in Nigeria is ___
Brigadier Ronke Kale
General
Q265.Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?
Senator Kashim Shettima
Government
Q266.On what date will Nigeria's 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections hold?
Saturday, 16 January 2027, with governorship and State House of Assembly elections on Saturday, 6 February 2027; INEC brought the dates forward in a revised timetable issued on 27 February 2026 to comply with the Electoral Act 2026.
Government
Q267.Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas
General
Q268.Who is the first indigenous governor of central bank?
Alhaji Aliyu Mai-Bornu (served 1963–1967)
Economy
Q269.The first Nigerian Male artist to win grammy awards for an original work is____
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy)
General
Q270.Before the adoption of June 12 by Buhari administration, democracy day in Nigeria was usually celebrated on which date?
29th May
Government
Q271.In the south, Nigeria is bounded by ___
The Atlantic Ocean
General
Q272.Which Nigerian leader officially introduced the National Pledge for school recitation?
General Olusegun Obasanjo, as military head of state.
Symbols
Q273.Who was known as the King of Afrobeat in Nigeria?
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
General
Q274.General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?
12 states
Geography
Q275.Argungu fishing festival initiated in 1934 is celebrated in which northern state?
Kebbi state
Geography
Q276.What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The police are your friend
Symbols
Q277.When is Nigeria's Democracy Day, and why is that date significant?
12 June — it commemorates the 12 June 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as the fairest in Nigerian history, won by MKO Abiola.
Government
Q278.What is the minimum age to run for the Senate in Nigeria?
35 years
Government
Q279.The current minister of FCT is___
Nyesom Wike
Government
Q280.What is the full meaning of NDLEA?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
General
Q281.Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have what in common?
They both ruled as Military head of states and democratic presidents
Government
Q282.Who is the Super Eagle's player that won the 2024 African Player Of The Year(POTY) award?
Ademola Lookman
General
Q283.What does ECOMOG stand for?
Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOWAS Monitoring Group), the regional force set up in August 1990 to intervene in Liberia's civil war.
General
Q284.How many countries share land borders with Nigeria?
Four: Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), and Cameroon (east).
Geography
Q285.Which country borders Nigeria to the east?
Cameroon.
Geography
Q286.What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Government
Q287.What is the full meaning of NPC?
National Population Commission
General
Q288.What is the name of the current CBN Governor?
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso
Economy
Q289.Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Government
Q290.Who was the first indigenous speaker of the House of Representatives?
Jaja Wachuku, 1959.
Government
Q291.Which Nigerian state is the largest producer of cocoa?
Ondo State
Economy
Q292.What is the opening line of the Nigerian National Pledge?
"I pledge to Nigeria my country."
Symbols
Q293.Who gave Nigeria her name?
Flora Shaw
General
Q294.Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Wole Soyinka
General
Q295.Which institution organised the competition that produced the Nigerian flag design?
The Nigerian government (via the colonial Nigerian administration), which advertised the competition in newspapers in 1959, open to Nigerians worldwide.
Symbols
Q296.What is the oldest polytechnic in Nigeria?
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), founded in 1947 as Yaba Technical Institute; it traces its roots to Yaba Higher College, opened in 1934.
Education
Q297.What percentage of candidates obtained five credits including English and Mathematics in NECO's 2026 SSCE (Internal)?
58.67 per cent, or 804,948 of the 1,371,992 candidates who sat; NECO Registrar Dantani Wushishi released the results in Minna on 24 September 2026.
Education
Q298.Is Nigeria north or south of the equator?
North of the equator.
General
Q299.When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions?
1966
General
Q300.The first woman to become a governor in Nigeria is?
Virginia Etiaba, Anambra State
Government
Q301.What discovery are the Lander brothers known for?
Tracing the course and mouth of River Niger
General
Q302.What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
30 years
Government
Q303.The acronym FESTAC stands for what?
Festival of Arts and Culture
General
Q304.What did the Supreme Court decide on the Electoral Act 2026 in September 2026?
It restored sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2), on party membership registers and candidate nomination, which the Court of Appeal had voided; the unanimous seven-member panel, led by Justice Adamu Jauro, ruled on Thursday, 24 September 2026, in INEC's appeal against the Zenith Labour Party.
General
Q305.What is the name of the 2018 law that reduced the minimum age for running for political office?
Not Too Young To Run Act
Government
Q306.Who is the current Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) in Nigeria?
Major General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye
Security
Q307.Who is the Head of WAEC's Nigeria National Office?
Suleiman Danlami Kum, named by WAEC to succeed Amos Dangut; the council announced his appointment on 4 October 2026.
Education
Q308.Who is the first Nigerian Navy Commodore?
Commodore Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey (J.E.A. Wey), promoted Commodore in 1964 when he became the first indigenous Chief of Naval Staff (1964–1973).
Security
Q309.What is the full meaning of FAAN?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
General
Q310.What is the name of Nigerian currency?
Naira
Economy
Q311.Who were the first Europeans to arrive in West Africa?
The Portuguese
General
Q312.Which was the first Nigerian state to adopt Sharia criminal law?
Zamfara State (2000)
Geography
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