NIGERIAN CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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.