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Q1.When was the Nigerian flag first officially hoisted?
1 October 1960 — Nigeria's Independence Day.
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Q2.Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua
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Q3.Who is regarded as the father of Nigeria Nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay
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Q4.The current Vice President of Nigeria was a Governor of which state?
Borno State
Geography
Q5.Who is the first military Head Of State to overthrow a civilian president in Nigeria?
Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
Geography
Q6.What is the oldest polytechnic in Nigeria?
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), established 1934
Education
Q7.How many senatorial districts is each state divided into?
Three senatorial districts
Geography
Q8.When does Nigeria celebrate her democracy day?
June 12
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Q9.When was the Federal Capital Territory created?
February 3rd, 1976
Geography
Q10.The Nigerian flag was designed by who?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
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Q11.The green colour in the Nigerian flag represent what?
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
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Q12.When did Nigeria join the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
July 12, 1971
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Q13.What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce in his inauguration speech on 29 May 2023?
Removal of the fuel (petrol) subsidy
Government
Q14.How many countries share land borders with Nigeria?
Four: Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), and Cameroon (east).
Geography
Q15.Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu
Security
Q16.What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The police are your friend
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Q17.Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
R.A Feton
Economy
Q18.Who was the longest-serving senate President in the history of Nigeria?
David Mark
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Q19.What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele
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Q20.What is Nigeria’s motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
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Q21.Which state has the smallest landmass in Nigeria?
Lagos State
Geography
Q22.Who created the Nigerian Council?
Frederick Lugard
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Q23.How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria?
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Geography
Q24.Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have what in common?
They both ruled as Military head of states and democratic presidents
Government
Q25.When did Nigeria break diplomatic relations with Israel?
1972
International
Q26.What is the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 m) in Taraba State
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Q27.Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government?
Pa Anthony Enahoro
History
Q28.When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
1st January 1973
Economy
Q29.The largest state in Nigeria by landmass is?
Niger State
Geography
Q30.Who was the last colonial governor before Nigeria's independence?
Sir James Robertson
History
Q31.What is the full meaning of IREV?
INEC Result Viewing
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Q32.Ajaokuta is famous for?
Iron and Steel
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Q33.Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede
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Q34.Is Nigeria north or south of the equator?
North of the equator.
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Q35.What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years
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Q36.Who was the first female Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa
Sports
Q37.Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
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Q38.The 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
River Niger and River Benue
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Q39.What country does Nigeria share borders with in the West?
Republic of Benin
Geography
Q40.What year was the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act signed into law?
2004
Education
Q41.When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?
1958
Economy
Q42.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.
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Q43.GSM was first introduced in Nigeria in what year?
2001
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Q44.What is the name of the Nigerian senior national football team (men’s team)?
Super Eagles
Sports
Q45.The current minister of State Petroleum Resources in Nigeria is_
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
Economy
Q46.Nigeria massive wealth is generated from ___ resources
Petroleum
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Q47.Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Government
Q48.Dele Giwa was killed through ___
A letter bomb
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Q49.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.
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Q50.Which Nigeria State is known for generating the highest Internal Generated Revenue?
Lagos State
Economy
Q51.The current INEC chairman?
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan
Government
Q52.What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Calabar
Geography
Q53.The first awarded Archbishop in Nigeria and the entire Africa is___
Benson Andrew Idahosa
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Q54.What is the full meaning of NOSDRA?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
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Q55.What is the full meaning of NPC?
National Population Commission
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Q56.What is the oldest known art work in Nigeria?
The NOK culture
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Q57.Who was Nigeria’s first executive president?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Government
Q58.In what year was JAMB established?
1978
Education
Q59.Who stopped the killing of Twins in Nigeria?
Mary Slessor
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Q60.The first line of the new Nigerian Anthem is ___
Nigeria we hail thee!
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Q61.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.
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Q62.When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
1964
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Q63.What is the opening line of the Nigerian National Pledge?
"I pledge to Nigeria my country."
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Q64.Which was the first Nigerian state to adopt Sharia criminal law?
Zamfara State (2000)
Geography
Q65.Who is the current Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke
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Q66.When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?
1918
Economy
Q67.Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Geography
Q68.What discovery are the Lander brothers known for?
Tracing the course and mouth of River Niger
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Q69.What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
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Q70.FERMA stands for what?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency
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Q71.What is the maximum number of terms a Nigerian President can serve?
Two terms of four years each
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Q72.When did the first world war take place?
1914-1918
History
Q73.Which body of water forms Nigeria's southern coastline?
The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Q74.Who is the current minister of finance in Nigeria?
Taiwo Oyedele
Government
Q75.What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
30 years
Government
Q76.Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
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Q77.Whose image is on the one Nigerian Naira coin?
Herbert Macaulay
Economy
Q78.The leader of the Northern People’s Congress was?
Ahmadu Bello
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Q79.Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas
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Q80.With which country does Nigeria share its shortest land border?
Chad, approximately 87 km along the Lake Chad basin.
Geography
Q81.How many colours does the Nigerian flag have?
2 colours; green and white
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Q82.Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams
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Q83.Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Government
Q84.Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of?