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