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157 Trivia Questions and Answers About Nigeria
- When did Facebook originally become public? The year 2004.
- The tallest Mountain in Nigeria is chappal waddi. In which state is it located? Taraba is the correct answer.
- Nigeria is located in western Africa and has a coastline with which body of water? The Gulf of Guinea.
- Nigeria’s national anthem has been “arise, o compatriots” since 1978. What was the last national anthem? answer: “Nigeria we hail thee”.
- Who led the 1996 Olympic gold medal-winning team? Nwankwo Kanu popularly known as Papilo.
- Who discovered River Niger’s source? Lander brothers.
- Who is the face on the 20 naira note? Murtala Muhammad is the correct answer.
- Nigeria’s flag is made up of two colours. What exactly are they? white and green are the correct answers.
- Who was the leader of the “kalakuta republic”? Fela anikulapo-kuti is the correct answer.
- The following Nigerians Wole Soyinka, Ben Okri, and Chinua Achebe have attained fame in which field? Literature.
- During his first tenure as president, who served as Olusegun Obasanjo’s vice president? Answer: Atiku Abubakar.
- Zuma Rock, famed for possessing features that resemble a human face, is located near which Nigerian city? Abuja is the correct answer.
- Nigeria experienced a civil war in 1967 when the country’s south-east broke away to form a separate state under which name? Biafra is the correct answer.
- Which world-famous Nigerian novelist wrote “things fall apart,” a work that celebrates the greatness of Igbo society as well as the obstacles that white men have brought to it? Chinua Achebe is the correct answer.
- President Olusegun Obasanjo is from what state? ogun is the correct answer.
- Before becoming president, what was General Babangida’s position? Chief of army staff is the correct answer.
- Nigeria gained independence from which European country in 1960? Britain
- What is the official language of Nigeria?English is the correct answer.
- What is the name of Nigeria’s currency? Nigerian Naira is the correct answer.
- Who is Nigeria’s current president? Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- What is the name of Nigeria’s film industry which is only second in size to India’s Bollywood. Answer: Nollywood.
- Nigeria’s longest border is shared with which country? Cameroon.
- Who was Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant? Answer: Akintola Williams.
- Nigeria’s first and only Prime Minister. Abubakar tafawa balewa is the correct answer.
- What are Nigeria’s two largest religions? Christianity and Islam.
- When did Nigeria switch from right-hand to left-hand drive? April 2, 1972.
- Who wrote Nigeria’s national anthem, ‘arise o compatriots’? Odiase Ben.
- Where did the name Nigeria come from? River Niger.
- Which two important rivers run across Nigeria? The rivers Niger and Benue.
- When did Nigeria’s second republic begin? 1979-1983.
- Who merged Nigeria’s Northern and Southern protectorates? Sir Lord Lugard.
- Who was Nigeria’s first Inspector-General of Police? Edet Louis Orok.
- What are Nigeria’s three branches of government? Executive, Judiciary, and Legislative branches.
- What is Ajaokuta famous for? Iron and steel.
- Which Nigerian state has the highest concentration of the Nupe ethnic group? Niger state.
- Which Nigerian state has the highest concentration of the Ibibio ethnic group? Akwa Ibom.
- What is the name of Nigeria’s first female novelist? Nwapa Flora.
- What is the national Youth Service Corps (NYSC) motto? humility and service.
- In what year did Nigeria’s first aircraft land in Kano state? 1st November 1925.
- Tin is abundant in? Jos.
- What year was the Aba women’s riot? 1929.
- When did the civil war in Nigeria begin? 1967.
- Who put a halt to the murder of twins in Calabar? Answer: Mary Slessor.
- Who was imprisoned after winning the presidential election in 1993? Moshood Abiola.
- Who was Nigeria’s first democratic vice president? Ekwueme Alex.
- Who was Nigeria’s first indigenous speaker of the House of Representatives? Answer: Wachuku Jaja.
- When was GSM introduced in Nigeria? 2001.
- In Nigeria, the highest court of law is known as? The Supreme Court.
- What was the very first Nollywood film? Palaver.
- What is the total number of members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives? 360.
- How many senators are there in Nigeria? 109 Senators.
- When was the Nigerian Central Bank established? 1958.
- Sir Dele Giwa was assassinated in what manner? Answer: Through a letter bomb.
- Which Nigerian is known as the “King of Afro Beats”? Anikulapo Kuti Fela.
- Who was Nigeria’s first military Head of State? Answer: Aguiyi-ironsi Johnson.
- When was the first refinery in Nigeria built? 1965.
- Who was the Nigerian army’s first female major-general? kale Aderonke.
- Who was Nigeria’s first female governor? Mrs Dame Virginia Etiaba.
- Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria? Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.
- Who was Nigeria’s first Inspector General of Police? Mr. C. W. Duncan.
- Who was Nigeria’s first female psychiatrist? Dr. Bertha Johnson.
- In Nigeria, how many ethnic groups are there? Over 250.
- What is Nigeria’s largest state in terms of land mass? Niger State.
- What is Abuja’s slogan? “Centre of Unity”.
- The first Nigerian to get the Nobel Peace Prize is who? Prof. Wole Soyinka.
- Crude oil in Nigeria was discovered for the first time in which part of the country? Oloibiri in Bayelsa State.
- Nigeria’s name was given by whom? Mrs Flora Shaw.
- What does the black shield in Nigeria’s coat of arms represent? Fertile Ground.
- What do the two horses on Nigeria’s coat of arm symbolize? Dignity.
- When did Nigeria’s second military coup take place? July 29, 1966.
- What does the eagle signify in the Nigerian coat of arms? Strength.
- Who founded Nigeria’s first political party? Mr. Herbert Macauly.
- Who is Nigeria’s youngest governor in history? Chukwuebuka anisiobi: Chukwuebuka anisiobi is Nigeria’s youngest governor. He governed Lagos State at the age of 16 after winning a competition set up by the governor’s wife for Lagos State pupils on June 6, 2001.
- Who was the first Nigerian to learn to speak a foreign language? Benin’s Oba Esigie.
- Who was the first female Judge in Nigeria? Answer: Rosemary Ukeje.
- The first lady in Nigeria to drive a car is who? Mrs. Ramsome Olufunmiloyo Kuti.
- Who was the first female pilot in Nigeria? Kalu Chinyere.
- Nigeria is located in what part of Africa? Western Africa.
- Nigeria is located in which continent? Africa.
- Who emerged as the Senate President during the 2023 election? Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio.
- Who is Nigeria’s Vice President? Shettima Kashim.
- Who is Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chief of staff? Femi Gbajabiamila.
- Democracy Day is now observed throughout Nigeria on which day? June 12 annually.
- Who is Nigeria’s current House of Representatives Speaker? Tajudeen Abbas.
- Who is Nigeria’s Minister of Power? Abubakar Aliyu of Yobe State.
- What was Nigeria’s first political party? Nigerian National Democratic Party (NDP) is the correct answer.
- Which state of the federation has the most local government areas? Answer: Kano state with 44 lgas.
- Who is Nigeria’s current Chief Justice? Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.
- Who was Nigeria’s longest-serving Senate President?David Mark is the correct answer.
- Which state in Nigeria is a major contributor to the country’s oil revenue? Delta state is the correct answer.
- With the current trend, what is the average life expectancy of a Nigerian man? 52 years old.
- What is the significance of the green in the Nigerian police flag? Vitality and Energy.
- Where in Nigeria is the Kainji Dam? Niger State.
- Who was the first female chairperson of Nafdac? Late Prof. Dora Akunyili.
- What is Nigeria’s oldest degree-awarding university? University of Ibadan (UI).
- Who was Nigeria’s first female professor? Elfrida Adeho is the answer.
- Which of Nigeria’s former presidents is also a peace ambassador? Dr. Jonathan Ebele Goodluck.
- Who is the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy? Hon. Hannatu Musawa.
- Who is the Minister of Defence? Hon. Mohammad Badaru.
- Who is the Minister of State for Defence? Hon. Bello Matawalle.
- Who is the Minister for Education? Hon. Tahir Maman.
- Who is the Minister of State for Education? Hon. Yusuf T. Sununu.
- The current Minister of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria is who? Hon. Ahmed M. Dangiwa.
- Who is the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development? Hon. Abdullahi T. Gwarzo.
- Who is the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning under Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime? Hon. Atiku Bagudu.
- Who is the Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management? Hon. Ishak Salako.
- Whom did Tinubu appoint as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)? Hon. Nyesom Wike.
- Who did Tinubu appoint as the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory? Hon. Mairiga Mahmud.
- Who did Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoint as the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation? Hon. Joseph Utsev.
- Who is the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation? Hon. Bello M. Goronyo.
- The current Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria is who? Hon. Abubakar kyari.
- The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria is who? Hon. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.
- Who is the Minister of Interior? Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-ojo.
- Who is the Minister of Foreign Affairs? Hon. Yusuf M. Tugar.
- The current Minister of Health and Social Welfare Coordination in Nigeria is who? Hon. Ali Pate.
- Who did Tinubu appoint as the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare? Hon. Tunji Alausa.
- Who is the Minister of Police affairs? Ibrahim Geidam.
- Who is the Minister of State for Police Affairs? Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.
- Who is the current Minister for Steel Development under Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime? Hon. Shuaibu A. Audu.
- Who is the Minister of State for Steel Development under Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime? Hon. U. Maigari Ahmadu.
- Who is the Minister of Information and National Orientation appointed by Bola Ahmed Tinubu? Hon. Muhammed Idris.
- Who is the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice under Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime? Hon. Lateef Fagbemi.
- Who is the Minister of Labour and Employment? Hon. Simon B. Lalong.
- The current Minister of State for Labour and Employment in Tinubu’s regime is who? Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha.
- Under Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime, the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs is who? Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo.
- Who did Tinubu appoint as the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy? Hon. Bosun Tijani.
- Who is the Minister of Finance and Coordination of the Economy? Hon. Wale Edun.
- The current Nigerian Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is who? Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola.
- Who is the Minister of Power? Hon. Adebayo Adelabu.
- Who is the Minister of Solid Mineral Development? Hon. Dele Alake.
- Who is the Minister of Tourism? Lola Ade-John.
- Who is the Minister of Transportation? Hon. Sa’idu Alkali.
- The current Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment in Nigeria is _______ ? Doris Anite.
- Who is the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology? Hon. Uche Nnaji.
- Who is the Minister of Works? Hon. David Umahi.
- Who did Tinubu appoint as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development? Hon. Festus Keyamo.
- Who is the Minister of Youth? Hon. Abubakar Momoh.
- Who is the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation? Hon. Betta Edu.
- Who is the current Minister of State for Petroleum Resources appointed by Bola Ahmed Tinubu? Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo.
- Who is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in the regime of Tinubu? Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri.
- Who is the Minister of Sports Development? Hon. John Enoh.
- Who is the Minister of Women’s Affairs? Hon. Uju Kennedy.
- What was Nigeria’s first capital city? Calabar is the correct answer.
- Who was Nigeria’s first female university vice-chancellor? Grace Alele Williams is the correct answer.
- Who is Nigeria’s current Deputy Senate President? answer: Jibrin Barau.
- When did former President Umaru Yar’Adua die? The date is May 6, 2010.
- What are the Lander brothers famous for? Ans: Locating the source of River Niger.
- What is an election that is held to fill a vacancy in the legislature called? The answer is by-election.
- ——- is a social structure in which power is generated from control over land. Feudalism is the answer.
- Which state’s tagline is “the big heart”? Delta State.
- What exactly does the term CAN mean? Christian Association of Nigeria.
- What are the only birds capable of flying backward? Hummingbirds.
- What is the official language of Nigeria? English Language.
- Nigeria has how many geopolitical zones? 6 geopolitical zones.
- Olusegun Obasanjo is from which state? Ogun state.
- Who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the general election in February 2023? Obi Peter Gregory.
- Who is Onitsha’s Obi? Nnaemeka Achebe Alfred.
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