Q1. What is the name of the 2018 law that reduced the minimum age for running for political office?
Not Too Young To Run Act
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Q2. What is the full meaning of NMDPRA?
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Q3. Who was known as the King of Afrobeat in Nigeria?
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Q4. Who was the first Nigerian to declare a separate Republic from Nigeria after Independence from Britain?
Jasper Adaka Isaac Boro
Q5. What does the green colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Nigeria's lush agricultural land and abundant natural resources (forests).
Q6. Which company first discovered oil in Nigeria?
Shell BP.
Q7. The first general election in Nigeria was held in?
1959
Q8. Which former CBN governor is currently facing trial in Nigeria?
Godwin Emefiele
Q9. What colours appear on the Nigerian national flag, and in what arrangement?
Three equal vertical bands — green, white, green — from left to right.
Q10. What does MDGs stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
Q11. With which country does Nigeria share its longest land border?
Cameroon, approximately 1,690 km.
Q12. Which Niger Delta LGA in Nigeria has the largest deposit of Natural gas?
Andoni LGA
Q13. When did Nigeria join the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
July 12, 1971
Q14. 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.
Q15. Who was the first woman to pilot an aircraft in Nigeria?
Chineyere Kalu
Q16. Who is the current NAFDAC Director-General?
Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
Q17. Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
Q18. 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.
Q19. Who is the first Military Head Of State of Nigeria?
Aguiyi Ironsi
Q20. What is Nigeria's first hydroelectric dam?
Kainji Dam, on the River Niger in Niger State
Q21. What does the colour yellow in the Nigerian police flag signify?
Discipline and resourcefulness
Q22. Shehu Shagari was the first executive president as ___was the first military head of states?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Q23. What is the full meaning of INEC?
Independent National Electoral Commission
Q24. Who was the first Nigerian female psychiatrist?
Dr. Bertha Johnson
Q25. The first motion for Nigeria's independence was moved in what year?
1953
Q26. In what year did Nigeria join the United Nations?
1960
Q27. Former president Umaru Yar’Adua died in what year?
May 6, 2010
Q28. Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Education?
Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa
Q29. Which is the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan
Q30. The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was?
Lord Fredrick Lugard
Q31. How many senatorial districts is each state divided into?
Three senatorial districts
Q32. What is a 70th anniversary called?
Platinum
Q33. What is the full meaning of EFCC?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Q34. Who was the first female Professor in Nigeria?
Professor Felicia Adetowun Ogunsheye (University of Ibadan, 1973)
Q35. In what year was JAMB established?
1978
Q36. Ajaokuta is famous for?
Iron and Steel
Q37. Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua
Q38. Who is the first indigenous lawyer in Nigeria?
Chief Sapara Williams
Q39. What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
30 years
Q40. With which country does Nigeria share its shortest land border?
Chad, approximately 87 km along the Lake Chad basin.
Q41. Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government?
Pa Anthony Enahoro
Q42. What is the full meaning of IREV?
INEC Result Viewing
Q43. What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The police are your friend
Q44. Who is the current president of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Q45. Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
Q46. When was the Nigerian flag first officially hoisted?
1 October 1960 — Nigeria's Independence Day.
Q47. For how many years did "Arise, O Compatriots" serve as Nigeria's anthem?
46 years — from 1978 to 2024.
Q48. Who is the first military head of state to die in office?
General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi
Q49. When did the first world war take place?
1914-1918
Q50. When was the Nigerian Professional Football League formed?
1972
Q51. Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas
Q52. How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria?
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Q53. When was oil first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria?
1956
Q54. Which country borders Nigeria to the west?
Benin Republic (formerly Dahomey).
Q55. GSM was first introduced in Nigeria in what year?
2001
Q56. What is Nigeria's current national minimum wage (2024)?
N70,000 per month
Q57. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Herbert Macaulay
Q58. Where does the River Niger originate?
In the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea, West Africa.
Q59. Who was the first African and in fact the first Nigerian to win a golden boot in Italian Serie A?
Victor Osimhen
Q60. The green colour in the Nigerian flag represent what?
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
Q61. How many languages are native to Nigeria?
About 513 languages
Q62. Where do the Rivers Niger and Benue meet?
At Lokoja, in Kogi State.
Q63. 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).
Q64. Who is the current Minister of Petroleum?
Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Q65. Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Q66. Who was the last colonial governor before Nigeria's independence?
Sir James Robertson
Q67. The Nigeria senate is also called ___
The red chamber
Q68. Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Oloibiri Oilfield, Bayelsa state
Q69. What is the longest river in Nigeria?
The River Niger.
Q70. What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years
Q71. Who was the first indigenous speaker of the House of Representatives?
Jaja Wachuku, 1959.
Q72. How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?
360 members
Q73. Who was the first president of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Q74. Grassland found in the northern parts of Nigeria is called____
Savanna
Q75. Which country borders Nigeria to the east?
Cameroon.
Q76. Where was Akinkunmi studying when he designed the Nigerian flag?
Norwood Technical College, London, England.
Q77. What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
Q78. When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?
1918
Q79. What is the full meaning of NNRA?
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Q80. Who was the first female vice-chancellor in a Nigerian university?
Grace Alele Williams
Q81. Who was the first Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police under colonial rule?
Mr C. W. Duncan (served 1930–1935)
Q82. The red chamber is to the senate; as ___ is to the house of representatives
The green chamber
Q83. In the south, Nigeria is bounded by ___
The Atlantic Ocean
Q84. The three tiers of government in Nigeria are?
Federal, State and Local Governments
Q85. Who is the first military Head Of State to overthrow a civilian president in Nigeria?
Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
Q86. Who is the first indigenous governor of central bank?
Alhaji Aliyu Mai-Bornu (served 1963–1967)
Q87. When was the first refinery in Nigeria built?
1965
Q88. What does the white colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Peace and unity among Nigeria's diverse peoples.
Q89. The current minister of FCT is___
Nyesom Wike
Q90. The current Vice President of Nigeria was a Governor of which state?
Borno State
Q91. Which state in Nigeria has the highest number of LGAs?
Kano State; 44 LGAs
Q92. Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Wole Soyinka
Q93. In which hemisphere (east/west) does Nigeria lie?
The Eastern Hemisphere.
Q94. What is the full meaning of NLC?
Nigeria Labour Congress
Q95. What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Calabar
Q96. 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.
Q97. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have what in common?
They both ruled as Military head of states and democratic presidents
Q98. 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.
Q99. The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against?
The Richard’s constitution
Q100. The first awarded Archbishop in Nigeria and the entire Africa is___
Benson Andrew Idahosa
Q101. The first female Brigadier in Nigeria is ___
Brigadier Ronke Kale
Q102. How many Local Government Areas do we have in Nigeria?
774
Q103. Which Nigeria State is known for generating the highest Internal Generated Revenue?
Lagos State
Q104. Who gave Nigeria her name?
Flora Shaw
Q105. Whose image is on the one Nigerian Naira coin?
Herbert Macaulay
Q106. The leader of the Northern People’s Congress was?
Ahmadu Bello
Q107. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Senator Barau Jibrin
Q108. Which geopolitical zone has the least number of states in Nigeria?
South East, with only 5 states.
Q109. The current minister of State Petroleum Resources in Nigeria is_
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
Q110. What discovery are the Lander brothers known for?
Tracing the course and mouth of River Niger
Q111. Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Q112. What year was the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act signed into law?
2004
Q113. Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
Godswill Obot Akpabio
Q114. 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).
Q115. When did the Nigerian civil war begin?
July 6, 1967
Q116. Which courts are the lowest in Nigeria?
Magistrate, District, and customary courts
Q117. When were the current paper currency notes introduced in Nigeria?
100 Naira:1999, 200 Naira in 2000, 500 Naira in 2001 and 1000 in 2005.
Q118. Who is Nigeria’s current chief justice of the Supreme court?
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
Q119. The black shield in the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
Nigerian’s fertile soil
Q120. When did Nigeria break diplomatic relations with Israel?
1972
Q121. How many political parties are registered in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 22 political parties registered by INEC (as of mid-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.
Q122. Who was the first female medical doctor to practise in Nigeria?
Dr. Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi (licensed 1938)
Q123. Who wrote the Nigerian National Pledge?
Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin (also rendered Adedoyin).
Q124. The first Nigerian Male artist to win grammy awards for an original work is____
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy)
Q125. How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
About 250 ethnic groups
Q126. Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Q127. Who was the first indigenous Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria?
Louis Edet (appointed 1964)
Q128. What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Q129. The current Nigerian flag replaced the colonial flag called?
The Union Jack
Q130. What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos (11.8 km)
Q131. What colour is the shield on the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
Black; it represents Nigeria's fertile soil.
Q132. Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr Roy Pentelow Fenton (served 1958–1963)
Q133. Who was the first female Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa
Q134. What animal sits atop the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
An eagle, representing strength.
Q135. What is the full meaning of NRC?
Nigerian Railway Corporation
Q136. Which was the first Nigerian state to adopt Sharia criminal law?
Zamfara State (2000)
Q137. What is the Award of honor GCFR meant for?
Head of State only
Q138. Which community in Rivers state Nigeria is regarded as the largest fishing settlement in the entire West Africa?
Oyorokoto
Q139. What is the full meaning of NPA?
Nigerian Ports Authority
Q140. Who is the first Nigerian Military Head Of State to hand over to a democratically elected president?
General Olusegun Obasanjo (1979)
Q141. Which Nigerian state is the largest producer of cocoa?
Ondo State
Q142. Which countries border Nigeria to the north?
Niger Republic (north) and Chad (far northeast, at Lake Chad).
Q143. Who stopped the killing of Twins in Nigeria?
Mary Slessor
Q144. What are the two major seasons in Nigeria?
Rainy season and Dry season.
Q145. Who is the current minister of defence in Nigeria?
General Christopher Musa
Q146. Who is the current Inspector General of Police?
Olatunji Disu
Q147. What does the green in the Nigerian police flag represent?
Energy and life
Q148. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of?
1976
Q149. In what year was ECOWAS founded?
1975
Q150. In what year did Usman dan Fodio launch the jihad that founded the Sokoto Caliphate?
1804
Q151. How many countries share land borders with Nigeria?
Four: Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), and Cameroon (east).
Q152. What is the maximum number of justices on the Supreme Court of Nigeria?
21 (Chief Justice + 20 justices)
Q153. ___was the first Nigerian to win grammy award
Sade Adu
Q154. The name Nigeria was coined out from____
River Niger
Q155. The 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
River Niger and River Benue
Q156. Before the adoption of June 12 by Buhari administration, democracy day in Nigeria was usually celebrated on which date?
29th May
Q157. Dele Giwa was killed through ___
A letter bomb
Q158. How many colours does the Nigerian flag have?
2 colours; green and white
Q159. What is the oldest polytechnic in Nigeria?
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), established 1934
Q160. Who is the current minister of finance in Nigeria?
Taiwo Oyedele
Q161. 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.
Q162. Apart from FCT, which state in Nigeria has the least number of LGAs?
Bayelsa, with only 8 LGAs.
Q163. FERMA stands for what?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency
Q164. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?
Senator Kashim Shettima
Q165. What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
Dignity
Q166. The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represents?
Strength
Q167. How many states are in southern Nigeria?
17
Q168. 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.
Q169. Who was the first vice president of Nigeria?
Sir Dr. Alex I. Ekwueme
Q170. Who is the first Nigerian Navy Commodore?
Joseph Edet Akinwale
Q171. Who is the first female permanent secretary in Nigeria?
Francisca Yetunde
Q172. What is the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 m) in Taraba State
Q173. What country does Nigeria share borders with in the West?
Republic of Benin
Q174. When did the second world war take place?
1939-1945
Q175. What is the minimum age to run for the Senate in Nigeria?
35 years
Q176. Who is the first female speaker of the Federal House of Representatives?
Mrs Patricia Etteh
Q177. What is the total land area of Nigeria?
923,769 km² (approximately 924,000 km²).
Q178. What agency was established by the Student Loan Act 2024 to manage education loans?
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
Q179. What is the oldest known art work in Nigeria?
The NOK culture
Q180. What is the full meaning of NPC?
National Population Commission
Q181. The igbo-Ukwu bronze arts are found in which state?
Anambra State
Q182. What does ECOMOG stand for?
Economic Community Monitoring Group
Q183. What was the first-ever produced Nigerian movie?
Palaver, produced in 1926
Q184. Which constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government in Nigeria?
The 1979 constitution
Q185. What does NIMASA stand for?
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
Q186. Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was governed under the_____
Parliamentary System
Q187. Who is Nigeria's first female author?
Flora Nwapa
Q188. The acronym FESTAC stands for what?
Festival of Arts and Culture
Q189. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates took place in what year?
1914
Q190. Argungu fishing festival initiated in 1934 is celebrated in which northern state?
Kebbi state
Q191. Who was the first Nigeria to earn grammy award nomination?
King Sunny Ade
Q192. Nigeria exported its first oil from the Oloibiri field in what year?
February, 1958
Q193. What is the full meaning of ASUU?
Academic Staff Union of Universities
Q194. Who is the current managing director of NNPC?
Bashir Bayo Ojulari
Q195. The first line of the new Nigerian Anthem is ___
Nigeria we hail thee!
Q196. Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
Q197. Who is the current Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) in Nigeria?
Major General Emmanuel Parker Akomaye Undiendeye
Q198. What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce in his inauguration speech on 29 May 2023?
Removal of the fuel (petrol) subsidy
Q199. So far, how many times did the Nigerian Golden Eaglets win the World under-17 FIFA World Cup?
Four times: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013
Q200. When does Nigeria celebrate her democracy day?
June 12
Q201. On what date did President Tinubu sign the bill restoring "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
29 May 2024.
Q202. What is the full meaning of NAFDAC?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Q203. Who was Nigeria’s First Military Head of State?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Q204. What is Nigeria’s motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
Q205. General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?
12 states
Q206. When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?
1958
Q207. Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Q208. Which of Nigeria’s former president is globally known as an ambassador for peace?
Dr Goodluck Jonathan
Q209. What is the name of Nigerian currency?
Naira
Q210. How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19
Q211. Who is the current Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke
Q212. 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.
Q213. What is the name of the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas
Q214. Where is the Kainji Dam in Nigeria located?
Borgu, Niger State
Q215. Is Nigeria north or south of the equator?
North of the equator.
Q216. Who is the current Chief of Defense Staff?
General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede
Q217. Nigeria massive wealth is generated from ___ resources
Petroleum
Q218. Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede
Q219. Who created the Nigerian Council?
Frederick Lugard
Q220. 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
Q221. What fraction of the National Assembly must sign the notice to begin presidential impeachment?
One-third of the members
Q222. The Nigerian flag was designed by who?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Q223. What is Nigeria's approximate total land-border length?
About 4,047 km (Benin ~773 km + Niger ~1,497 km + Chad ~87 km + Cameroon ~1,690 km).
Q224. When did Nigeria change from right hand to left hand drive?
1972
Q225. What prize did Akinkunmi receive for designing the Nigerian flag?
One hundred pounds (£100) — worth approximately $281 at the time.
Q226. What does the white colour in the Nigerian flag stand for?
Peace
Q227. Who was the first African Bishop?
Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Q228. Who was the first Sultan of Sokoto?
Shehu Usman Danfodio
Q229. Who was Nigeria’s first executive president?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Q230. Who is the Super Eagle's player that won the 2024 African Player Of The Year(POTY) award?
Ademola Lookman
Q231. Who is the first governor of the defunct Eastern Region?
Francis Akanu Ibiam
Q232. Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?
Lord Fredrick Lugard
Q233. How many senators make up the National Assembly of Nigeria?
109 senators
Q234. 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.
Q235. What is the name of the current CBN Governor?
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso
Q236. Which state has the smallest landmass in Nigeria?
Lagos State
Q237. Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Q238. What is the opening line of the Nigerian National Pledge?
"I pledge to Nigeria my country."
Q239. What are Nigeria's approximate latitude and longitude coordinates?
Roughly 4°–14°N latitude and 3°–15°E longitude.
Q240. Addis Ababa is to African Union as ____ is to ECOWAS.
Abuja
Q241. Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu
Q242. In which part of Africa is Nigeria located?
West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea coast.
Q243. When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
1966
Q244. When was the Federal Capital Territory created?
February 3rd, 1976
Q245. Who were the first Europeans to arrive in West Africa?
The Portuguese
Q246. Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso
Q247. 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.
Q248. Who is regarded as the father of Nigeria Nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay
Q249. 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.)
Q250. What region was created by the facilitation of the NCNC?
Mid-West Region
Q251. Which anthem replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" in 1978?
"Arise, O Compatriots."
Q252. When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
1st January 1973
Q253. The first indigenous Vice Chancellor in Nigeria is____
Prof. Kenneth Dike
Q254. When did Nigeria have its independence?
1st October 1960
Q255. The current INEC chairman?
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan
Q256. What is the full meaning of NDLEA?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Q257. Which Nigerian leader officially introduced the National Pledge for school recitation?
General Olusegun Obasanjo, as military head of state.
Q258. Who was the longest-serving senate President in the history of Nigeria?
David Mark
Q259. What is the chief (largest) tributary of the River Niger?
The River Benue.
Q260. What is the full meaning of FAAN?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Q261. Which is the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Kano State
Q262. What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele
Q263. What is the full meaning of NOSDRA?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
Q264. For political reasons; Nigeria was suspended from the common wealth in what year?
1995
Q265. 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.
Q266. Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams
Q267. What is the full meaning of NULGE?
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees
Q268. When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
1964
Q269. What is the full meaning of NDRBDA?
Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority
Q270. Who designed the Nigerian national flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
Q271. Which body of water forms Nigeria's southern coastline?
The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
Q272. 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.
Q273. What is the maximum number of terms a Nigerian President can serve?
Two terms of four years each
Q274. What is the name of the Nigerian senior national football team (men’s team)?
Super Eagles
Q275. When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions?
1966
Q276. The second military coup in Nigeria took place on?
July 29, 1966
Q277. The largest state in Nigeria by landmass is?
Niger State
Q278. Grassland is to northern Nigeria; as _____ is to the creeks of Niger Delta?
Mangrove Forest
Q279. Who was Nigeria’s first prime minister?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Q280. Who was the first female NAFDAC Chairman?
Prof. Dora Akunyili
Q281. The first woman to become a governor in Nigeria is?
Virginia Etiaba, Anambra State
Q282. Aba women riot was in what year?
1929
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