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  • Who is Nigeria's first female author? Flora Nwapa
  • Who is the first Nigerian female Vice-Chancellor? Prof. Grace Alele Williams
  • Who founded Nigeria's first political party? Herbert Macaulay
  • Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is in what geopolitical zone? North Central
  • Which is the Nigerian State with the largest land mass? Niger
  • Which is the Nigerian State with the greatest number of local government areas? Kano(44 LGAs)
  • Which is the Nigerian state with the highest population? Kano State
  • Which Nigerian state has "Light of the Nation" as her slogan? Anambra State
  • What is the slogan of Lagos State? Centre of Excellence
  • What is the slogan of Rivers State? Treasure Base of the Nation
  • What is the capital of Osun State? Osogbo
  • What is the slogan of Kano State? Centre of Commerce
  • What is the capital of Yobe State? Damaturu
  • What is the capital of Zamfara State? Gusau
  • What is the capital of Niger State? Minna
  • Who is the first Nigerian nationalist to move the motion of self government? Pa Anthony Enahoro
  • What is the highest mountain in the world? Mount Everest
  • What is the highest mountain in Africa? Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Who is the first governor of the defunct Eastern Region? Francis Akanu Ibiam
  • Which African country has the highest mountain in Africa? Tanzania
  • What is the name of South African currency? Rand
  • What is the name of Ghanaian currency? Cedi
  • What is the name of Nigerian currency? Naira
  • Ibibio ethnic group is predominantly found in which state? Akwa Ibom State
  • Nupe Ethic group is predominantly found in which state? Niger State
  • What is the minority group in Anambra state? Igala
  • Which state in Nigeria is famous for blacksmith works? Anambra state
  • It is the main duty of the --------- to maintain law and order? Police
  • Government of the people by the people and for the people is called? Democracy
  • Which country is the largest petroleum producer in Nigeria? Nigeria
  • Where is the headquarters of the African Union? Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS? Abuja, Nigeria
  • Where is the headquarters of the United Nations? New York, USA
  • What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production? Sapele
  • Which country first won the world cup? Uruguay
  • What is the capital of Russia? Moscow
  • How many states are in Northern Nigeria? 19
  • How many states are in southern Nigeria? 17
  • Who is the African slave boy that later became a bishop? Samuel Ajayi Crowther
  • When was naira and kobo introduced in Nigeria? 1973
  • When was ECOWAS founded? 1975
  • Ajaokuta is famous for? Iron and Steel
  • What are the three arms of government in Nigeria? Executive, Judiciary and Legislative
  • Which university is the oldest in Nigeria? University of Ibadan( founded in 1948)
  • Who is the first Inspector-General of Police? Louis Edet
  • Who is the first military head of state to die in office? General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi
  • Which state in Nigeria has the least number of local government areas? Bayelsa state( 8 LGAs)
  • Which state in Nigeria has Food Basket of the Nation as her slogan? Benue State
  • How many states are in Nigeria? 36
  • Which political party is the ruling party in Nigeria? All Progressive Congress (APC)
  • Which country won the hosting rights of the 2019 African Cup Of Nations? Egypt
  • What is the first political party in Nigeria? Nigerian National Democratic Party
  • When was the Nigerian first political party formed? 1923
  • Nigeria was first visited by the white men from which country?   Portugal
  • Who is the first executive  president of Nigeria?   Alhaji Shehu Shagari
  • Who is the first president of Nigeria? Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
  • Who is the first Military Head Of State of Nigeria?   Aguiyi Ironsi
  • What is the ruling political party in Delta State?   Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
  • Which year did Nigeria gain her independence?   1960
  • Which year did Nigeria become a republic?  1963
  • Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria?   Sir Lord Lugard
  • When was Nigeria amalgamated?   1914
  • Who named Nigeria?   Flora Shaw Lugard
  • When was Nigeria's second republic?   1979-1983
  • Who moved the first historic motion for Nigeria's independence?   Pa Anthony Enahoro
  • When was the first unsuccessful motion for Nigeria's independence moved?   1953
  • Nigeria is intersected by which two major Rivers? River Niger and River Benue
  • What are the colours of the Nigerian flag?  Green and white
  • Who is the first governor general of colonial Nigeria?   Sir Lord Lugard
  • Where is the name Nigeria derived from?   River Niger
  • What is the total number of local government areas in Nigeria?   774
  • What is the name of the person that designed the Nigerian flag?   Micheal Taiwo Akinkumi
  • Who is the composer of Nigerian new national anthem?   Benefit Odiase
  • What is the motor of Nigeria?   Unity & Faith, Peace an Progress
  • What is the significance of colour green in the Nigerian flag?   Agriculture
  • What is the significance of the white in Nigerian flag?   Peace
  • What is Nigeria's legal tender?   Naira
  • When did Nigeria change from right hand to left hand drive?   2nd April 1972
  • What is the most populated black nation in the world?   Nigeria
  • How many geo-political zones are in Nigeria? 6
  • What are the two major religions in Nigeria?   Christianity and Islam
  • Where is the commercial capital of Nigeria?   Lagos
  • Where is the present capital of Nigeria?   Abuja
  • How many senatorial districts are in Nigeria?  109
  • How many federal constituencies are in Nigeria?   360
  • Who is the head of Islam in Nigeria?   Sultan of Sokoto
  • Who discovered river Niger?   Mongo Park
  • Where is the first capital of Nigeria?   Calabar
  • Who is the first Nigerian Military Head Of State to hand over to a democratically elected president?   General Olusegun Obasanjo (1979)
  • Who is the first military Head Of State to overthrow a civilian president in Nigeria?   Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
  • Which Nigerian Military Head Of State overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983?   Major General Muhammadu Buhari
  • Who is the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?   Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  • Who is the first indigenous lawyer in Nigeria?   Chief Sapara Williams
  • Who is the fist indigenous solicitor in Nigeria?   Chief Rotimi Williams
  • Who is the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?   Chief Akintola Williams
  • Who is the first indigenous medical doctor in Nigeria?   Prof.  Eyitayo Lambo
  • Who is the first indigenous Vice Chancellor in Nigeria?  Prof. Kenneth Dike
  • Who is the first Nigerian Navy Commodore?   Joseph Edet Akinwale
  • Who is the first indigenous governor of central bank?   Mallam Aliyu Bornu
  • Who is the first female governor in Nigeria?   Dame Virgy Etiaba
  • Who is the first female speaker of the Federal House of Representatives?   Mrs Patricia Ette
  • Who is the first female elected senator in Nigeria?   Senator Franca Afegbua
  • Who is the first female permanent secretary in Nigeria?   Francisca Yetunde E
  • Who is the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria?   Mariam Aloma Mukhtar
  • Who is the first female pilot in Nigeria?   Chinyere Onyemauche
  • Who is the first Nigerian Senate President?   Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe
  • What are the three tiers of government in Nigeria?   Federal, State and Local Governments
  • What continent is Nigeria located?   Africa
  • Who stopped the killing of twins in Nigeria?   Mary Slessor
  • When was Aba women riot?   1929
  • Who is the first black president of South Africa?   Dr. Nelson Mandela
  • Who is the first African American president of the United States of America?   Barack Hussein Obama
  • When was ECOWAS founded?   1975
  • What is the law making body of the civilian government called?   Legislature
  • What is the person who represents the interest of his or her country abroad abroad called?   Ambassador
  • What is the official language of Nigeria?  English
  • What is the name of the government organization that maintains law and order in Nigeria?   Police
  • What is the significance of the Eagle in the Nigerian Coat of Arm?  Strength
  • What is the significance of the Horse in the Nigerian Coat of Arm?   Dignity and Pride
  • The most populated country in the world?  China
  • The most populated continent in the world?   Asia
  • Sao Tome and Principe is a country in which continent?   Africa
  • Who was the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections?  Peter Obi
  • Who is the current president of Nigeria? Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  • Who is the current senate president of Nigeria? Godswill Obot Akpabio
  • Who is the current CBN governor? Yemi Cardodo
  • Who is the current minister of finance? Wale Edun
  • Who is the current minister of education? Tahir Mamman
  • Who is the current minster of aviation? Festus Keyamo
Portraits On The Naira Notes
  • 5 naira - Sir Tafawa Balewa
  • 10 naira - Dr. Alvan Ikuku
  • 20 naira - Gen. Murtala Muhammed
  • 50 naira - Three major ethnic groups
  • 100 naira - Chief Obafemi Awolowo
  • 200 naira - Sir Ahmadu Bello
  • 500 naira - Dr Nnamdi Azikwe
  • 1000 naira - Alhaji Aliu Mai Bornu and Dr. Clement Isong
Major Ethnic Groups In Nigeria

Hausa
Yoruba
Igbo
Fulani
Tiv
Efik
Ijaw
Ibibio
Kanuri
Nupe
Igala
Idoma
Itshekiri
Urhobo

Major Minerals In Nigeria

Crude Oil
Coal
Limestone
Tin
Gypsum
Lead
Kaolin
Uranium
Salt
Bitumen
Gold
Granite
Phosphate
Marble
Dolomite
Talc
Fedspar
 
State Governors in Nigeria
 
Abia State - Alex Otti
Adamawa State - Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Akwa Ibom - Umo Bassey Eno
Anambra - Charles Soludo
Bauch - Bala Muhammed
Bayelsa - Douye Diri
Benue - Hyacinth Alia
Borno - Babagana Umara Zulum
Cross River - Bassey Otu
Delta - Sheriff Oborevwori
Ebonyi - Francis Nwifuru
Edo - Godwin Obaseki
Enugu - Peter Mbah
Gombe - Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
Imo - Hope Uzodinma
Jigawa - Umar Namadi
Kaduna - Uba Sani
Kano - Abba Yusuf
Katsina - Dikko Umar Radda
Kebbi - Nasir Idris
Kogi - Ahmed Usman Ododo
Kwara - Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq
Lagos - Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Nasarawa - Abdullahi Sule
Niger - Mohammed Umar Bago
Ogun - Dapo Abiodun
Ondo -  Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Osun -  Ademola Adeleke
Oyo - Seyi Makinde
Plateau - Caleb Mutfwang
Rivers - Siminalayi Fubara
Sokoto - Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto
Taraba - Agbu Kefas
Yobe -  Mai Mala Buni
Zamfara - Dauda lawal

List Of International Airports In Nigeria

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano

Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu

Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

The Nigerian National Honors Abbreviation and Meaning ( In Descending Order Of Importance )

GCFR - Grand Commander Of The Order Of The Federal Republic

GCON - Grand Commander Of The Order Of Niger

CFR - Commander Of The Order Of The Federal Republic

CON - Commander Of The Order Of Niger

OFR - Officer Of The Order Of The Federal Republic

OON - Officer Of The Order Of Niger

MFR - Member Of The Order Of The Federal Republic

MON - Member Of The Order Of Niger

FRM - Federal Republic Medal

ONM - Order Of The Niger Medal

States In Nigeria and Their Slogans
  • Abia State - God's Own State
  • Anambra State - Light Of The Nation
  • Ebonyi State - Salt Of The Nation
  • Enugu State - Coal City State
  • Imo State - Eastern Heartland
  • Ekiti State - Fountain Of Knowledge
  • Lagos State - Centre Of Excellence
  • Ogun State - Gateway State
  • Ondo State - The Sunshine State
  • Osun State - State Of The Living Spring
  • Oyo State - Pace-Setter State
  • Akwa Ibom State - Land Of Promise
  • Bayelsa State - Pride Of The Nation
  • Cross River State - The People's Paradise
  • Delta State - The Big Heart
  • Edo State - The Heartbeat Of The Nation
  • Rivers State - Treasure Base Of The Nation
  • Adamawa State - Highest Peak Of The Nation
  • Bauchi State - Peal Of Tourism
  • Borno State - Home of Peace
  • Gombe State - Jewel In The Savanna
  • Taraba State - Nature's Gift Of The Nation
  • Yobe State - The Young Shall Grow
  • Jigawa State - The New World
  • Kaduna State - Centre Of Learning
  • Kano State - Centre Of Commerce
  • Katsina State - Home Of Hospitality
  • Kebbi State - Land Of Equity
  • Sokoto State - Seat Of The Caliphate
  • Zamfara State - Farming Is Our Pride
  • Benue State - Food Basket The Nation
  • Kogi State - Confluence State
  • Kwara State - State Of Harmony
  • Niger State - The Power State
  • Nasarawa State - Home Of Solid Mineral
  • Plateau State - Home Of Peace and Tourism

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