Q1. 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.
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Q2. What colours appear on the Nigerian national flag, and in what arrangement?
Three equal vertical bands — green, white, green — from left to right.
Q3. Which country borders Nigeria to the west?
Benin Republic (formerly Dahomey).
Q4. What is Nigeria's first hydroelectric dam?
Kainji Dam, on the River Niger in Niger State
Q5. The first woman to become a governor in Nigeria is?
Virginia Etiaba, Anambra State
Q6. 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.
Q7. 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.
Q8. 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.
Q9. The first female Brigadier in Nigeria is ___
Brigadier Ronke Kale
Q10. What is the full meaning of NDLEA?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Q11. What prize did Akinkunmi receive for designing the Nigerian flag?
One hundred pounds (£100) — worth approximately $281 at the time.
Q12. What was Nigeria's headline inflation rate for August 2026?
15.39 per cent, down from 15.43 per cent in July 2026 and 23.14 per cent in August 2025; the NBS released the figure on 15 September 2026.
Q13. What country does Nigeria share borders with in the West?
Republic of Benin
Q14. Before the adoption of June 12 by Buhari administration, democracy day in Nigeria was usually celebrated on which date?
29th May
Q15. Apart from FCT, which state in Nigeria has the least number of LGAs?
Bayelsa, with only 8 LGAs.
Q16. 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.
Q17. The first nationwide (federal) general election in Nigeria was held in?
1959
Q18. Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
Q19. When did Nigeria join the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
July 12, 1971
Q20. What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
Dignity
Q21. Who gave Nigeria her name?
Flora Shaw
Q22. 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.
Q23. In what year did Nigeria join the United Nations?
1960
Q24. Who was the first female vice-chancellor in a Nigerian university?
Grace Alele Williams
Q25. How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19
Q26. 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.
Q27. Who was Nigeria’s first prime minister?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Q28. 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.
Q29. What is the full meaning of IREV?
INEC Result Viewing
Q30. Who is the current minister of finance in Nigeria?
Taiwo Oyedele
Q31. How many Local Government Areas do we have in Nigeria?
774
Q32. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of?
1976
Q33. Who was the first vice president of Nigeria?
Sir Dr. Alex I. Ekwueme
Q34. Dele Giwa was killed through ___
A letter bomb
Q35. 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.
Q36. 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.
Q37. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have what in common?
They both ruled as Military head of states and democratic presidents
Q38. When did the second world war take place?
1939-1945
Q39. Which geopolitical zone has the least number of states in Nigeria?
South East, with only 5 states.
Q40. What does the green in the Nigerian police flag represent?
Energy and life
Q41. Who was the last colonial governor before Nigeria's independence?
Sir James Robertson
Q42. 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.
Q43. Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
Godswill Obot Akpabio
Q44. Who was the first Nigerian female psychiatrist?
Dr. Bertha Johnson
Q45. Who is the current Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke
Q46. 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.
Q47. Who was the first president of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Q48. Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede
Q49. Who is regarded as the father of Nigeria Nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay
Q50. What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The police are your friend
Q51. Who was the first female Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa
Q52. 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.
Q53. Who was the first female Professor in Nigeria?
Professor Felicia Adetowun Ogunsheye (University of Ibadan, 1973)
Q54. 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.
Q55. What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele
Q56. 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.
Q57. 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.
Q58. What discovery are the Lander brothers known for?
Tracing the course and mouth of River Niger
Q59. Which constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government in Nigeria?
The 1979 constitution
Q60. What is the full meaning of NOSDRA?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
Q61. The Nigerian flag was designed by who?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Q62. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Senator Barau Jibrin
Q63. When was the Nigerian Professional Football League formed?
1972
Q64. The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against?
The Richards Constitution
Q65. 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.
Q66. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates took place in what year?
1914
Q67. Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Q68. Who is the first military head of state to die in office?
General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi
Q69. Which company first discovered oil in Nigeria?
Shell BP.
Q70. What is the chief (largest) tributary of the River Niger?
The River Benue.
Q71. The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was?
Lord Frederick Lugard
Q72. What is the full meaning of ASUU?
Academic Staff Union of Universities
Q73. Which former CBN governor is currently facing trial in Nigeria?
Godwin Emefiele
Q74. What agency was established by the Student Loan Act 2024 to manage education loans?
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
Q75. What is the full meaning of NPC?
National Population Commission
Q76. What region was created by the facilitation of the NCNC?
Mid-West Region
Q77. How many countries share land borders with Nigeria?
Four: Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), and Cameroon (east).
Q78. What is the full meaning of INEC?
Independent National Electoral Commission
Q79. 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.
Q80. What are the two major seasons in Nigeria?
Rainy season and Dry season.
Q81. Which state has the smallest landmass in Nigeria?
Lagos State
Q82. Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Q83. When was the first refinery in Nigeria built?
1965
Q84. How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria?
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Q85. ___was the first Nigerian to win grammy award
Sade Adu
Q86. Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Q87. The first motion for Nigeria's independence was moved in what year?
1953
Q88. Who is Nigeria's first female author?
Flora Nwapa
Q89. The Nigeria senate is also called ___
The red chamber
Q90. Who was Nigeria’s first executive president?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Q91. What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Calabar
Q92. 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.
Q93. What is the name of the current CBN Governor?
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso
Q94. 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.
Q95. The current Nigerian flag replaced the colonial flag called?
The Union Jack
Q96. The current minister of FCT is___
Nyesom Wike
Q97. Which body of water forms Nigeria's southern coastline?
The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
Q98. GSM was first introduced in Nigeria in what year?
2001
Q99. Which Nigerian state is the largest producer of cocoa?
Ondo State
Q100. 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 took office on 1 August 2026.
Q101. Who was Nigeria’s First Military Head of State?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Q102. What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos (11.8 km)
Q103. Which is the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan
Q104. Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso
Q105. 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
Q106. Who is the current president of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Q107. Who was the first Nigeria to earn grammy award nomination?
King Sunny Ade
Q108. Grassland is to northern Nigeria; as _____ is to the creeks of Niger Delta?
Mangrove Forest
Q109. What is the opening line of the Nigerian National Pledge?
"I pledge to Nigeria my country."
Q110. Which community in Rivers state Nigeria is regarded as the largest fishing settlement in the entire West Africa?
Oyorokoto
Q111. What is the full meaning of NLC?
Nigeria Labour Congress
Q112. Who is the first Nigerian Military Head Of State to hand over to a democratically elected president?
General Olusegun Obasanjo (1979)
Q113. Grassland found in the northern parts of Nigeria is called____
Savanna
Q114. 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.
Q115. What fraction of the National Assembly must sign the notice to begin presidential impeachment?
One-third of the members
Q116. 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.
Q117. Aba women riot was in what year?
1929
Q118. What year was the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act signed into law?
2004
Q119. Who is the current Chief of Defense Staff?
General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede
Q120. What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce in his inauguration speech on 29 May 2023?
Removal of the fuel (petrol) subsidy
Q121. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Herbert Macaulay
Q122. What is the Award of honor GCFR meant for?
Head of State only
Q123. How many colours does the Nigerian flag have?
2 colours; green and white
Q124. 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.
Q125. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?
Senator Kashim Shettima
Q126. Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Education?
Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa
Q127. Shehu Shagari was the first executive president as ___was the first military head of states?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Q128. 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.
Q129. How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?
360 members
Q130. When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
1964
Q131. When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?
1958
Q132. When was the Nigerian flag first officially hoisted?
1 October 1960 — Nigeria's Independence Day.
Q133. 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.
Q134. What is the name of the Nigerian senior national football team (men’s team)?
Super Eagles
Q135. Where was Akinkunmi studying when he designed the Nigerian flag?
Norwood Technical College, London, England.
Q136. What is the oldest known art work in Nigeria?
The NOK culture
Q137. 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).
Q138. What does the colour yellow in the Nigerian police flag signify?
Discipline and resourcefulness
Q139. Who is the Super Eagle's player that won the 2024 African Player Of The Year(POTY) award?
Ademola Lookman
Q140. How many senatorial districts is each state divided into?
Three senatorial districts
Q141. The first indigenous Vice Chancellor in Nigeria is____
Prof. Kenneth Dike
Q142. Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?
Lord Frederick Lugard
Q143. Who was the first Nigerian to declare a separate Republic from Nigeria after Independence from Britain?
Jasper Adaka Isaac Boro
Q144. When did the Nigerian civil war begin?
July 6, 1967
Q145. Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Wole Soyinka
Q146. General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?
12 states
Q147. When does Nigeria celebrate her democracy day?
June 12
Q148. Who is the current managing director of NNPC?
Bashir Bayo Ojulari
Q149. Who was the first indigenous speaker of the House of Representatives?
Jaja Wachuku, 1959.
Q150. For how many years did "Arise, O Compatriots" serve as Nigeria's anthem?
46 years — from 1978 to 2024.
Q151. Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
Q152. The second military coup in Nigeria took place on?
July 29, 1966
Q153. The current minister of State Petroleum Resources in Nigeria is_
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
Q154. The green colour in the Nigerian flag represent what?
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
Q155. With which country does Nigeria share its shortest land border?
Chad, about 85 km, across the Lake Chad basin.
Q156. The red chamber is to the senate; as ___ is to the house of representatives
The green chamber
Q157. For political reasons; Nigeria was suspended from the common wealth in what year?
1995
Q158. Argungu fishing festival initiated in 1934 is celebrated in which northern state?
Kebbi state
Q159. The acronym FESTAC stands for what?
Festival of Arts and Culture
Q160. Who was the first indigenous Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria?
Louis Edet (appointed 1964)
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. Who is the current minister of defence in Nigeria?
General Christopher Musa
Q163. What is the name of the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas
Q164. What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
Q165. 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.
Q166. When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
1966
Q167. What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
30 years
Q168. The current INEC chairman?
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan
Q169. What is the maximum number of justices on the Supreme Court of Nigeria?
21 (Chief Justice + 20 justices)
Q170. 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.
Q171. 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.
Q172. 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).
Q173. When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions?
1966
Q174. The largest state in Nigeria by landmass is?
Niger State
Q175. The leader of the Northern People’s Congress was?
Ahmadu Bello
Q176. Who is the current Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) in Nigeria?
Major General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye
Q177. Which Nigerian leader officially introduced the National Pledge for school recitation?
General Olusegun Obasanjo, as military head of state.
Q178. Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr Roy Pentelow Fenton (served 1958–1963)
Q179. Who wrote the Nigerian National Pledge?
Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin (also rendered Adedoyin).
Q180. The igbo-Ukwu bronze arts are found in which state?
Anambra State
Q181. Where does the River Niger originate?
In the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea, West Africa.
Q182. What is the full meaning of FAAN?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Q183. 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.
Q184. 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.
Q185. Ajaokuta is famous for?
Iron and Steel
Q186. What is Nigeria’s motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
Q187. 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.
Q188. What is the longest river in Nigeria?
The River Niger.
Q189. 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 took office in Abuja at the start of September 2026.
Q190. How many senators make up the National Assembly of Nigeria?
109 senators
Q191. 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.
Q192. The three tiers of government in Nigeria are?
Federal, State and Local Governments
Q193. Who is the current Inspector General of Police?
Olatunji Disu
Q194. In what year did Usman dan Fodio launch the jihad that founded the Sokoto Caliphate?
1804
Q195. Who was the first Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police under colonial rule?
Mr C. W. Duncan (served 1930–1935)
Q196. Who created the Nigerian Council?
Frederick Lugard
Q197. Who is Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA)?
Nuhu Ribadu, a former EFCC chairman; he was appointed on 19 June 2023, replacing Babagana Monguno.
Q198. What is the name of the 2018 law that reduced the minimum age for running for political office?
Not Too Young To Run Act
Q199. What is the minimum age to run for the Senate in Nigeria?
35 years
Q200. What does the white colour in the Nigerian flag stand for?
Peace
Q201. 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.
Q202. 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.
Q203. What is the full meaning of EFCC?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Q204. Which of Nigeria’s former president is globally known as an ambassador for peace?
Dr Goodluck Jonathan
Q205. Which courts are the lowest in Nigeria?
Magistrate, District, and customary courts
Q206. Nigeria massive wealth is generated from ___ resources
Petroleum
Q207. What is the full meaning of NMDPRA?
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Q208. 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.
Q209. 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.
Q210. 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.
Q211. When was the Federal Capital Territory created?
February 3rd, 1976
Q212. The first Nigerian Male artist to win grammy awards for an original work is____
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy)
Q213. 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.
Q214. When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
1st January 1973
Q215. Who was the first female medical doctor to practise in Nigeria?
Dr. Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi (licensed 1938)
Q216. How many languages are native to Nigeria?
About 513 languages
Q217. Who is the first female speaker of the Federal House of Representatives?
Mrs Patricia Etteh
Q218. Who designed the Nigerian national flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
Q219. What does the white colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Peace and unity among Nigeria's diverse peoples.
Q220. What is the maximum number of terms a Nigerian President can serve?
Two terms of four years each
Q221. Nigeria exported its first oil from the Oloibiri field in what year?
February, 1958
Q222. 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.
Q223. What does MDGs stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
Q224. Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
Q225. In what year was JAMB established?
1978
Q226. 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.
Q227. Who is the first indigenous governor of central bank?
Alhaji Aliyu Mai-Bornu (served 1963–1967)
Q228. Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua
Q229. In what year was ECOWAS founded?
1975
Q230. Where is the Kainji Dam in Nigeria located?
Borgu, Niger State
Q231. Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was governed under the_____
Parliamentary System
Q232. What animal sits atop the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
An eagle, representing strength.
Q233. The current Vice President of Nigeria was a Governor of which state?
Borno State
Q234. Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu
Q235. What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Q236. What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years
Q237. What are Nigeria's approximate latitude and longitude coordinates?
Roughly 4°–14°N latitude and 3°–15°E longitude.
Q238. In which part of Africa is Nigeria located?
West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea coast.
Q239. Which state in Nigeria has the highest number of LGAs?
Kano State; 44 LGAs
Q240. 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.
Q241. 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.
Q242. When did Nigeria have its independence?
1st October 1960
Q243. Which countries border Nigeria to the north?
Niger Republic (north) and Chad (far northeast, at Lake Chad).
Q244. 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.
Q245. 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.
Q246. The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represents?
Strength
Q247. 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.
Q248. 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).
Q249. The 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
River Niger and River Benue
Q250. 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.
Q251. Which country borders Nigeria to the east?
Cameroon.
Q252. Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Oloibiri Oilfield, Bayelsa state
Q253. Which is the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Kano State
Q254. Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams
Q255. When was oil first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria?
1956
Q256. 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.
Q257. 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; labour is pressing for a review.
Q258. 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.
Q259. What does the green colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Nigeria's lush agricultural land and abundant natural resources (forests).
Q260. Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Q261. Who is the first indigenous lawyer in Nigeria?
Chief Sapara Williams
Q262. What is the full meaning of NDRBDA?
Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority
Q263. Who is the current NAFDAC Director-General?
Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
Q264. On what date did President Tinubu sign the bill restoring "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
29 May 2024.
Q265. In which hemisphere (east/west) does Nigeria lie?
The Eastern Hemisphere.
Q266. In the south, Nigeria is bounded by ___
The Atlantic Ocean
Q267. When did Nigeria change from right hand to left hand drive?
1972
Q268. Who was the longest-serving senate President in the history of Nigeria?
David Mark
Q269. What is the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 m) in Taraba State
Q270. FERMA stands for what?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency
Q271. 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.
Q272. Who stopped the killing of Twins in Nigeria?
Mary Slessor
Q273. Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas
Q274. 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.
Q275. What is the full meaning of NPA?
Nigerian Ports Authority
Q276. What was the first-ever produced Nigerian movie?
Palaver, produced in 1926
Q277. What is a 70th anniversary called?
Platinum
Q278. 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.
Q279. The first line of the new Nigerian Anthem is ___
Nigeria we hail thee!
Q280. When did the first world war take place?
1914-1918
Q281. 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.
Q282. Who were the first Europeans to arrive in West Africa?
The Portuguese
Q283. What is the full meaning of NRC?
Nigerian Railway Corporation
Q284. 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.
Q285. Who was known as the King of Afrobeat in Nigeria?
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Q286. Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government?
Pa Anthony Enahoro
Q287. 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.
Q288. What is the full meaning of NNRA?
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Q289. What is the full meaning of NAFDAC?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Q290. The black shield in the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
Nigerian’s fertile soil
Q291. 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.)
Q292. Which Nigeria State is known for generating the highest Internal Generated Revenue?
Lagos State
Q293. Who is the current Minister of Petroleum?
Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Q294. Who was the first African and in fact the first Nigerian to win a golden boot in Italian Serie A?
Victor Osimhen
Q295. Which anthem replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" in 1978?
"Arise, O Compatriots."
Q296. Who is Nigeria’s current chief justice of the Supreme court?
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
Q297. Is Nigeria north or south of the equator?
North of the equator.
Q298. What does NIMASA stand for?
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
Q299. What colour is the shield on the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
Black; it represents Nigeria's fertile soil.
Q300. The name Nigeria was coined out from____
River Niger
Q301. Whose image is on the one Nigerian Naira coin?
Herbert Macaulay
Q302. Which was the first Nigerian state to adopt Sharia criminal law?
Zamfara State (2000)
Q303. How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
About 250 ethnic groups
Q304. 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.
Q305. What is the name of Nigerian currency?
Naira
Q306. Who is the first Military Head Of State of Nigeria?
Aguiyi Ironsi
Q307. How many states are in southern Nigeria?
17
Q308. Who was the first African Bishop?
Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Q309. Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Q310. Addis Ababa is to African Union as ____ is to ECOWAS.
Abuja
Q311. What is the full meaning of NULGE?
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees
Q312. Where do the Rivers Niger and Benue meet?
At Lokoja, in Kogi State.
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