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Q1.Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Herbert Macaulay
Government
Q2.What does NIMASA stand for?
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
General
Q3.Who was the first Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police under colonial rule?
Mr C. W. Duncan (served 1930–1935)
Security
Q4.What is the full meaning of NAFDAC?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
General
Q5.What is the longest river in Nigeria?
The River Niger.
Geography
Q6.Who is the first indigenous governor of central bank?
Q8.Which of Nigeria’s former president is globally known as an ambassador for peace?
Dr Goodluck Jonathan
International
Q9.The acronym FESTAC stands for what?
Festival of Arts and Culture
General
Q10.How many states are in southern Nigeria?
17
Geography
Q11.Which courts are the lowest in Nigeria?
Magistrate, District, and customary courts
General
Q12.Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Government
Q13.When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?
1918
Economy
Q14.___was the first Nigerian to win grammy award
Sade Adu
General
Q15.Who was known as the King of Afrobeat in Nigeria?
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
General
Q16.Who designed the Nigerian national flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
Symbols
Q17.Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua
General
Q18.What fraction of the National Assembly must sign the notice to begin presidential impeachment?
One-third of the members
Government
Q19.Who is the first military head of state to die in office?
General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi
Geography
Q20.The first Nigerian Male artist to win grammy awards for an original work is____
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy)
General
Q21.What is the opening line of the Nigerian National Pledge?
"I pledge to Nigeria my country."
Symbols
Q22.Who is Nigeria’s current chief justice of the Supreme court?
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
General
Q23.What are Nigeria's approximate latitude and longitude coordinates?
Roughly 4°–14°N latitude and 3°–15°E longitude.
Geography
Q24.Addis Ababa is to African Union as ____ is to ECOWAS.
Abuja
International
Q25.Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Government
Q26.Who was Nigeria’s First Military Head of State?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Geography
Q27.What is a 70th anniversary called?
Platinum
General
Q28.The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against?
The Richard’s constitution
General
Q29.The 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
River Niger and River Benue
Symbols
Q30.Who is the current minister of finance in Nigeria?
Taiwo Oyedele
Government
Q31.Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari have what in common?
They both ruled as Military head of states and democratic presidents
Government
Q32.What is the minimum age to run for the Senate in Nigeria?
35 years
Government
Q33.Who was the first female Professor in Nigeria?
Professor Felicia Adetowun Ogunsheye (University of Ibadan, 1973)
General
Q34.How many senatorial districts is each state divided into?
Three senatorial districts
Geography
Q35.Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Education?
Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa
Education
Q36.Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede
General
Q37.Who was the first Sultan of Sokoto?
Shehu Usman Danfodio
General
Q38.General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?
12 states
Geography
Q39.The name Nigeria was coined out from____
River Niger
General
Q40.What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation
General
Q41.What prize did Akinkunmi receive for designing the Nigerian flag?
One hundred pounds (£100) — worth approximately $281 at the time.
Symbols
Q42.For how many years did "Arise, O Compatriots" serve as Nigeria's anthem?
46 years — from 1978 to 2024.
Symbols
Q43.Which was the first Nigerian state to adopt Sharia criminal law?
Zamfara State (2000)
Geography
Q44.The first motion for Nigeria's independence was moved in what year?
1953
History
Q45.What does the green in the Nigerian police flag represent?
Energy and life
Symbols
Q46.Which state in Nigeria has the highest number of LGAs?
Kano State; 44 LGAs
Geography
Q47.Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso
Economy
Q48.What is the total land area of Nigeria?
923,769 km² (approximately 924,000 km²).
General
Q49.What does ECOMOG stand for?
Economic Community Monitoring Group
General
Q50.What is the full meaning of ASUU?
Academic Staff Union of Universities
General
Q51.What is the full meaning of NMDPRA?
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority
General
Q52.The Nigerian flag was designed by who?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Symbols
Q53.When did Nigeria break diplomatic relations with Israel?
1972
International
Q54.The red chamber is to the senate; as ___ is to the house of representatives
The green chamber
Government
Q55.Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?
Supreme Court of Nigeria
Government
Q56.Who was the first indigenous Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria?
Louis Edet (appointed 1964)
Security
Q57.The current minister of FCT is___
Nyesom Wike
Government
Q58.When did the Nigerian civil war begin?
July 6, 1967
History
Q59.Who is the current Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) in Nigeria?
Major General Emmanuel Parker Akomaye Undiendeye
Security
Q60.On what date did President Tinubu sign the bill restoring "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
29 May 2024.
Government
Q61.What is the Niger Delta?
A vast coastal fan of wetlands, creeks, and mangrove forest where the River Niger fans out into the Gulf of Guinea, covering roughly 70,000 km².
General
Q62.Who was the first Nigerian to declare a separate Republic from Nigeria after Independence from Britain?
Jasper Adaka Isaac Boro
History
Q63.Who is the current Chief of Defense Staff?
General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede
Security
Q64.Which country borders Nigeria to the west?
Benin Republic (formerly Dahomey).
Geography
Q65.What is the Award of honor GCFR meant for?
Head of State only
Government
Q66.What does the green colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Nigeria's lush agricultural land and abundant natural resources (forests).
Symbols
Q67.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.
Symbols
Q68.What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Calabar
Geography
Q69.What is the chief (largest) tributary of the River Niger?
The River Benue.
Geography
Q70.Who is the current managing director of NNPC?
Bashir Bayo Ojulari
Economy
Q71.Who created the Nigerian Council?
Frederick Lugard
General
Q72.Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
General
Q73.What is the full meaning of EFCC?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
General
Q74.How many senators make up the National Assembly of Nigeria?
109 senators
Government
Q75.Shehu Shagari was the first executive president as ___was the first military head of states?
General Aguiyi-Ironsi
Geography
Q76.Who was the first female vice-chancellor in a Nigerian university?
Grace Alele Williams
Education
Q77.When was oil first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria?
1956
Economy
Q78.The largest state in Nigeria by landmass is?
Niger State
Geography
Q79.Where is the Kainji Dam in Nigeria located?
Borgu, Niger State
General
Q80.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.
Security
Q81.What is the oldest known art work in Nigeria?
The NOK culture
General
Q82.Who was the first Nigerian female psychiatrist?
Dr. Bertha Johnson
General
Q83.When was "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" first adopted as the national anthem?
1960, at independence — it was Nigeria's original anthem from independence until 1978.
Symbols
Q84.What are the two major seasons in Nigeria?
Rainy season and Dry season.
General
Q85.Who was the first African and in fact the first Nigerian to win a golden boot in Italian Serie A?
Victor Osimhen
General
Q86.What is the full meaning of INEC?
Independent National Electoral Commission
Government
Q87.Who gave Nigeria her name?
Flora Shaw
General
Q88.What animals support the shield on the Nigerian coat of arms, and what do they represent?
Two white horses (chargers), one on each side, representing dignity.
Symbols
Q89.In which part of Africa is Nigeria located?
West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea coast.
General
Q90.When was the first refinery in Nigeria built?
1965
General
Q91.What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
30 years
Government
Q92.Who composed the music for "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
Frances Benda (a pen name for Mrs Charles Kernot, a private music teacher and pianist in London).
General
Q93.When did Nigeria have its independence?
1st October 1960
History
Q94.How many ethnic groups do we have in Nigeria?
About 250 ethnic groups
Geography
Q95.Who is the current Inspector General of Police?
Olatunji Disu
Security
Q96.Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Geography
Q97.The second military coup in Nigeria took place on?
July 29, 1966
History
Q98.When is Nigeria's Democracy Day, and why is that date significant?
12 June — it commemorates the 12 June 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as the fairest in Nigerian history, won by MKO Abiola.
Government
Q99.What is the full meaning of IREV?
INEC Result Viewing
General
Q100.What is the full meaning of NPA?
Nigerian Ports Authority
General
Q101.Which is the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Kano State
Geography
Q102.Who was the first president of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Government
Q103.In what year did Usman dan Fodio launch the jihad that founded the Sokoto Caliphate?
1804
General
Q104.Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams
General
Q105.Which state has the smallest landmass in Nigeria?
Lagos State
Geography
Q106.For political reasons; Nigeria was suspended from the common wealth in what year?
1995
General
Q107.What is the maximum number of terms a Nigerian President can serve?
Two terms of four years each
Government
Q108.FERMA stands for what?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency
General
Q109.The first general election in Nigeria was held in?
1959
Government
Q110.What is Nigeria's current national minimum wage (2024)?
N70,000 per month
Economy
Q111.The igbo-Ukwu bronze arts are found in which state?
Anambra State
Geography
Q112.What colour is the shield on the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
Black; it represents Nigeria's fertile soil.
Symbols
Q113.Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu
Security
Q114.Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?
Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Geography
Q115.Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?
Senator Kashim Shettima
Government
Q116.What is the full meaning of FAAN?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
General
Q117.What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos (11.8 km)
General
Q118.Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
Godswill Obot Akpabio
Government
Q119.What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce in his inauguration speech on 29 May 2023?
Removal of the fuel (petrol) subsidy
Government
Q120.Which geopolitical zone has the least number of states in Nigeria?
South East, with only 5 states.
Geography
Q121.Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Mr Roy Pentelow Fenton (served 1958–1963)
Economy
Q122.The leader of the Northern People’s Congress was?
Ahmadu Bello
General
Q123.Who was the first woman to pilot an aircraft in Nigeria?
Chineyere Kalu
General
Q124.Which body of water forms Nigeria's southern coastline?
The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.
General
Q125.What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The police are your friend
Symbols
Q126.When did the second world war take place?
1939-1945
History
Q127.The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represents?
Strength
Symbols
Q128.Which country borders Nigeria to the east?
Cameroon.
Geography
Q129.What is the full meaning of NDLEA?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
General
Q130.How many Local Government Areas do we have in Nigeria?
774
Government
Q131.When does Nigeria celebrate her democracy day?
June 12
Government
Q132.Who wrote the lyrics of "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"?
Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who worked at Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Labour and Welfare.
General
Q133.When was the Nigerian flag first officially hoisted?
1 October 1960 — Nigeria's Independence Day.
Symbols
Q134.The green colour in the Nigerian flag represent what?
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
Symbols
Q135.What colours appear on the Nigerian national flag, and in what arrangement?
Three equal vertical bands — green, white, green — from left to right.
Symbols
Q136.Which countries border Nigeria to the north?
Niger Republic (north) and Chad (far northeast, at Lake Chad).
Geography
Q137.The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was?
Lord Fredrick Lugard
History
Q138.What agency was established by the Student Loan Act 2024 to manage education loans?
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
Education
Q139.What element appeared in Akinkunmi's original flag submission that was later removed before adoption?
A red sun at the centre of the white band.
Symbols
Q140.What year did "Arise, O Compatriots" stop being Nigeria's national anthem?
2024 — specifically 29 May 2024, when the National Anthem Act 2024 took effect.
Symbols
Q141.When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
1966
History
Q142.What year was the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act signed into law?
2004
Education
Q143.How many times has Nigeria changed its national anthem?
Twice — original anthem "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" (1960), replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" (1978), then "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" restored (2024).
Symbols
Q144.What was the first-ever produced Nigerian movie?
Palaver, produced in 1926
General
Q145.What is the name of the current CBN Governor?
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso
Economy
Q146.With which country does Nigeria share its longest land border?
Cameroon, approximately 1,690 km.
Geography
Q147.Where was Akinkunmi studying when he designed the Nigerian flag?
Norwood Technical College, London, England.
Symbols
Q148.Which anthem replaced "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" in 1978?
"Arise, O Compatriots."
Symbols
Q149.Who was the first vice president of Nigeria?
Sir Dr. Alex I. Ekwueme
Government
Q150.What is the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 m) in Taraba State
General
Q151.What is the oldest polytechnic in Nigeria?
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), established 1934
Education
Q152.The first female Brigadier in Nigeria is ___
Brigadier Ronke Kale
General
Q153.The three tiers of government in Nigeria are?
Federal, State and Local Governments
General
Q154.When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions?
1966
General
Q155.What is the name of the 2018 law that reduced the minimum age for running for political office?
Not Too Young To Run Act
Government
Q156.When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
1st January 1973
Economy
Q157.Who is the current Minister of Petroleum?
Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Economy
Q158.How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria?
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Geography
Q159.What region was created by the facilitation of the NCNC?
Mid-West Region
General
Q160.What is Nigeria’s motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
Symbols
Q161.What is the full meaning of NNRA?
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
General
Q162.Which constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government in Nigeria?
The 1979 constitution
Government
Q163.In what year was ECOWAS founded?
1975
International
Q164.GSM was first introduced in Nigeria in what year?
2001
General
Q165.In the south, Nigeria is bounded by ___
The Atlantic Ocean
General
Q166.Who was the first female medical doctor to practise in Nigeria?
Dr. Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi (licensed 1938)
General
Q167.Who is the first military Head Of State to overthrow a civilian president in Nigeria?
Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
Geography
Q168.What is the full meaning of NDRBDA?
Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority
General
Q169.What are the countries that share boundaries with Nigeria?
Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north
General
Q170.What does the white colour in the Nigerian flag stand for?
Peace
Symbols
Q171.Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Senator Barau Jibrin
Government
Q172.How many colours does the Nigerian flag have?
2 colours; green and white
Symbols
Q173.Is Nigeria north or south of the equator?
North of the equator.
General
Q174.What does MDGs stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
General
Q175.When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?
1958
Economy
Q176.Dele Giwa was killed through ___
A letter bomb
General
Q177.Grassland found in the northern parts of Nigeria is called____
Savanna
General
Q178.Where do the Rivers Niger and Benue meet?
At Lokoja, in Kogi State.
Geography
Q179.Who was the first African Bishop?
Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
General
Q180.Former president Umaru Yar’Adua died in what year?
May 6, 2010
Government
Q181.What is Nigeria's first hydroelectric dam?
Kainji Dam, on the River Niger in Niger State
General
Q182.Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of?
1976
Government
Q183.Who is Nigeria’s current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas
General
Q184.What discovery are the Lander brothers known for?
Tracing the course and mouth of River Niger
General
Q185.Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Wole Soyinka
General
Q186.Who was the first female NAFDAC Chairman?
Prof. Dora Akunyili
General
Q187.Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
General
Q188.What is the full meaning of NLC?
Nigeria Labour Congress
General
Q189.Who were the first Europeans to arrive in West Africa?
The Portuguese
General
Q190.Whose image is on the one Nigerian Naira coin?
Herbert Macaulay
Economy
Q191.The first woman to become a governor in Nigeria is?
Virginia Etiaba, Anambra State
Government
Q192.Where does the River Niger originate?
In the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea, West Africa.
Geography
Q193.Apart from FCT, which state in Nigeria has the least number of LGAs?
Bayelsa, with only 8 LGAs.
Geography
Q194.Which Nigerian leader officially introduced the National Pledge for school recitation?
General Olusegun Obasanjo, as military head of state.
Symbols
Q195.Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
General
Q196.When did Nigeria change from right hand to left hand drive?
1972
General
Q197.Who was the first female Nigerian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Chioma Ajunwa
Sports
Q198.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).
Geography
Q199.The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates took place in what year?
1914
History
Q200.Who is the Super Eagle's player that won the 2024 African Player Of The Year(POTY) award?
Ademola Lookman
General
Q201.What does the white colour on the Nigerian flag represent?
Peace and unity among Nigeria's diverse peoples.
Symbols
Q202.Which Nigeria State is known for generating the highest Internal Generated Revenue?
Lagos State
Economy
Q203.Argungu fishing festival initiated in 1934 is celebrated in which northern state?
Kebbi state
Geography
Q204.When did Nigeria join the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
July 12, 1971
International
Q205.What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years
Government
Q206.In which hemisphere (east/west) does Nigeria lie?
The Eastern Hemisphere.
General
Q207.What animal sits atop the Nigerian coat of arms, and what does it represent?
An eagle, representing strength.
Symbols
Q208.Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Oloibiri Oilfield, Bayelsa state
Economy
Q209.What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
Government
Q210.Who was the longest-serving senate President in the history of Nigeria?
David Mark
Government
Q211.What is the name of the current speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas
Government
Q212.The current Nigerian flag replaced the colonial flag called?
The Union Jack
Symbols
Q213.What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele
General
Q214.What does the colour yellow in the Nigerian police flag signify?
Discipline and resourcefulness
Symbols
Q215.What is the name of Nigerian currency?
Naira
Economy
Q216.Who stopped the killing of Twins in Nigeria?
Mary Slessor
General
Q217.What is the name of the Nigerian senior national football team (men’s team)?
Super Eagles
Sports
Q218.Who is the first Nigerian Military Head Of State to hand over to a democratically elected president?
General Olusegun Obasanjo (1979)
Geography
Q219.Who was the first indigenous speaker of the House of Representatives?
Jaja Wachuku, 1959.
Government
Q220.Which institution organised the competition that produced the Nigerian flag design?
The Nigerian government (via the colonial Nigerian administration), which advertised the competition in newspapers in 1959, open to Nigerians worldwide.
Symbols
Q221.In what year was JAMB established?
1978
Education
Q222.Who was Nigeria’s first executive president?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Government
Q223.Who is regarded as the father of Nigeria Nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay
General
Q224.Which former CBN governor is currently facing trial in Nigeria?
Godwin Emefiele
Economy
Q225.Who was the first Nigeria to earn grammy award nomination?
King Sunny Ade
General
Q226.Who is the first Military Head Of State of Nigeria?
Aguiyi Ironsi
Geography
Q227.The first awarded Archbishop in Nigeria and the entire Africa is___
Benson Andrew Idahosa
General
Q228.What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
Dignity
Symbols
Q229.When was the Federal Capital Territory created?
February 3rd, 1976
Geography
Q230.What do the two wavy white bands forming a Y-shape on the coat of arms symbolise?
The Rivers Niger and Benue, which meet (confluence) at Lokoja.
Symbols
Q231.Ajaokuta is famous for?
Iron and Steel
General
Q232.The current Vice President of Nigeria was a Governor of which state?
Borno State
Geography
Q233.How many languages are native to Nigeria?
About 513 languages
General
Q234.So far, how many times did the Nigerian Golden Eaglets win the World under-17 FIFA World Cup?
Four times: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013
Sports
Q235.The first indigenous Vice Chancellor in Nigeria is____
Prof. Kenneth Dike
General
Q236.What country does Nigeria share borders with in the West?
Republic of Benin
Geography
Q237.How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19
Geography
Q238.What is the full meaning of NOSDRA?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency
General
Q239.Who is the current NAFDAC Director-General?
Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
General
Q240.What is the full meaning of NRC?
Nigerian Railway Corporation
General
Q241.What is the full meaning of NPC?
National Population Commission
General
Q242.Which is the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan
Education
Q243.When was the Nigerian Professional Football League formed?
1972
Sports
Q244.What is the full meaning of NULGE?
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees
General
Q245.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.
General
Q246.The black shield in the Nigerian coat of arms stands for what?
Nigerian’s fertile soil
Symbols
Q247.Who is the first female speaker of the Federal House of Representatives?
Mrs Patricia Etteh
Government
Q248.Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?
Lord Fredrick Lugard
General
Q249.Which Nigerian state is the largest producer of cocoa?
Ondo State
Economy
Q250.When did the first world war take place?
1914-1918
History
Q251.Aba women riot was in what year?
1929
General
Q252.How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?
360 members
Government
Q253.Who was Nigeria’s first prime minister?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
History
Q254.Who is the current minister of defence in Nigeria?
General Christopher Musa
Security
Q255.Who is the first indigenous lawyer in Nigeria?
Chief Sapara Williams
General
Q256.Which company first discovered oil in Nigeria?
Shell BP.
Economy
Q257.How many countries share land borders with Nigeria?
Four: Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), and Cameroon (east).
Geography
Q258.The Nigeria senate is also called ___
The red chamber
Government
Q259.The current minister of State Petroleum Resources in Nigeria is_
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
Economy
Q260.The current INEC chairman?
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan
Government
Q261.Which Niger Delta LGA in Nigeria has the largest deposit of Natural gas?
Andoni LGA
General
Q262.Who is the first female permanent secretary in Nigeria?
Francisca Yetunde
General
Q263.Who is the first Nigerian Navy Commodore?
Joseph Edet Akinwale
Security
Q264.Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was governed under the_____
Parliamentary System
History
Q265.Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government?
Pa Anthony Enahoro
History
Q266.When did Nigeria's federal capital officially move from Lagos to Abuja, and who declared the move?
12 December 1991; declared by General Ibrahim Babangida.
Geography
Q267.In what year did Nigeria join the United Nations?
1960
International
Q268.Who is Nigeria's first female author?
Flora Nwapa
General
Q269.Which community in Rivers state Nigeria is regarded as the largest fishing settlement in the entire West Africa?
Oyorokoto
Geography
Q270.Who is the current Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke
General
Q271.Who is the first governor of the defunct Eastern Region?
Francis Akanu Ibiam
Government
Q272.Who is the current president of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Government
Q273.Nigeria massive wealth is generated from ___ resources
Petroleum
General
Q274.Before the adoption of June 12 by Buhari administration, democracy day in Nigeria was usually celebrated on which date?
29th May
Government
Q275.When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
1964
Security
Q276.Who was the last colonial governor before Nigeria's independence?
Sir James Robertson
History
Q277.What is the maximum number of justices on the Supreme Court of Nigeria?
21 (Chief Justice + 20 justices)
General
Q278.With which country does Nigeria share its shortest land border?
Chad, approximately 87 km along the Lake Chad basin.
Geography
Q279.Nigeria exported its first oil from the Oloibiri field in what year?
February, 1958
Economy
Q280.The first line of the new Nigerian Anthem is ___
Nigeria we hail thee!
Symbols
Q281.Grassland is to northern Nigeria; as _____ is to the creeks of Niger Delta?
Mangrove Forest
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