- What is the capital of Nigeria?
a) Lagos
b) Abuja
c) Kano
d) Port Harcourt
Answer: b) Abuja - Which of the following is the most populous city in Nigeria?
a) Abuja
b) Lagos
c) Ibadan
d) Enugu
Answer: b) Lagos - What is Nigeria’s primary source of revenue?
a) Agriculture
b) Tourism
c) Oil and gas
d) Manufacturing
Answer: c) Oil and gas - What is the official language of Nigeria?
a) Yoruba
b) Hausa
c) Igbo
d) English
Answer: d) English - Which of the following is a major ethnic group in Nigeria?
a) Hispanic
b) Yoruba
c) Chinese
d) Arabic
Answer: b) Yoruba - What year did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?
a) 1955
b) 1960
c) 1965
d) 1970
Answer: b) 1960 - Which of the following is a major religion practiced in Nigeria?
a) Buddhism
b) Christianity
c) Hinduism
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c - What is the significance of the Niger River in Nigeria?
a) It is the longest river in Africa
b) It serves as a major transportation route
c) It is the source of most of Nigeria’s electricity
d) Both a and b
Answer: d) Both a and b - Which document serves as Nigeria’s constitution?
a) The 1979 Constitution
b) The 1999 Constitution
c) The 1963 Constitution
d) The 1989 Constitution
Answer: b) The 1999 Constitution - What is the primary challenge facing Nigeria’s economy?
a) Excessive agricultural production
b) Overreliance on oil revenue
c) Lack of natural resources
d) High levels of tourism
Answer: b) Overreliance on oil revenue - What is the role of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
a) To enforce laws
b) To make and pass laws
c) To conduct elections
d) To represent the judiciary
Answer: b) To make and pass laws - Which city is known as the “Silicon Valley of Nigeria”?
a) Abuja
b) Lagos
c) Enugu
d) Port Harcourt
Answer: b) Lagos - What is the predominant climate type in Nigeria?
a) Tropical
b) Desert
c) Temperate
d) Arctic
Answer: a) Tropical - What is the primary cash crop produced in Nigeria?
a) Cocoa
b) Rice
c) Wheat
d) Corn
Answer: a) Cocoa - Which of the following is a major challenge to education in Nigeria?
a) High literacy rates
b) Lack of infrastructure and resources
c) Abundant qualified teachers
d) Universal access
Answer: b) Lack of infrastructure and resources - What is Nigeria’s currency?
a) Naira
b) Cedi
c) Franc
d) Shilling
Answer: a) Naira - Which of the following organizations is Nigeria a member of?
a) European Union
b) African Union
c) NATO
d) Commonwealth of Nations
Answer: b) African Union - What is the function of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
a) To regulate the banking industry
b) To control monetary policy
c) To issue currency
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which festival is celebrated by the Yoruba people in Nigeria?
a) Durbar Festival
b) Osun-Osogbo Festival
c) Eid al-Fitr
d) Christmas
Answer: b) Osun-Osogbo Festival - What is the major focus of Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 initiative?
a) To become one of the top 20 economies by 2020
b) To eliminate all poverty
c) To focus solely on agricultural development
d) To increase population
Answer: a) To become one of the top 20 economies by 2020 - What is the significance of the Lagos Port?
a) It is the largest port in Africa
b) It serves as a major trade hub for Nigeria
c) It has no significance
d) Both a and b
Answer: d) Both a and b - Which of the following is a major natural resource found in Nigeria?
a) Gold
b) Coal
c) Oil
d) Diamonds
Answer: c) Oil - What does “NEPAD” stand for?
a) New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development
b) National Economic Policy and Development
c) New Energy Project for Africa
d) National Environment Plan for Africa’s Development
Answer: a) New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development - Which sector employs the majority of Nigeria’s workforce?
a) Agriculture
b) Technology
c) Tourism
d) Finance
Answer: a) Agriculture - What is the major goal of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program in Nigeria?
a) To improve infrastructure
b) To provide free and compulsory education for children
c) To promote adult education only
d) To focus solely on secondary education
Answer: b) To provide free and compulsory education for children - What is Nigeria’s largest ethnic group?
a) Hausa
b) Yoruba
c) Igbo
d) Fulani
Answer: a) Hausa - Which of the following is a common form of government in Nigeria?
a) Monarchy
b) Federal Republic
c) Oligarchy
d) Dictatorship
Answer: b) Federal Republic - What is the primary focus of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
a) Military cooperation
b) Economic integration and cooperation
c) Environmental protection
d) Cultural exchange
Answer: b) Economic integration and cooperation - Which Nigerian state is known for its oil production?
a) Adamawa
b) Lagos
c) Bayelsa
d) Kano
Answer: c) Bayelsa - What is the main objective of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
a) To manage the country’s oil and gas resources
b) To promote agriculture
c) To develop tourism
d) To regulate telecommunications
Answer: a) To manage the country’s oil and gas resources - Which of the following is a traditional Nigerian dish?
a) Sushi
b) Jollof rice
c) Pasta
d) Tacos
Answer: b) Jollof rice - What is the major environmental challenge facing Nigeria?
a) Deforestation
b) Abundant natural resources
c) High agricultural productivity
d) Urbanization
Answer: a) Deforestation - What is the significance of the “Niger Delta”?
a) It is a major agricultural region
b) It is rich in oil and natural gas reserves
c) It has no significance
d) It is a cultural heritage site
Answer: b) It is rich in oil and natural gas reserves - Which of the following is a significant issue affecting Nigeria’s health sector?
a) High rates of healthcare access
b) Adequate funding
c) Inadequate healthcare facilities and personnel
d) Low disease prevalence
Answer: c) Inadequate healthcare facilities and personnel - What is the main goal of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria?
a) To promote youth unemployment
b) To foster national unity and integration
c) To provide military training
d) To promote foreign exchange
Answer: b) To foster national unity and integration - What is a key feature of Nigeria’s political system?
a) Multiparty democracy
b) Single-party rule
c) Absolute monarchy
d) Military dictatorship
Answer: a) Multiparty democracy - Which festival is celebrated by the Igbo people?
a
) Sallah
b) New Yam Festival
c) Durbar
d) Christmas
Answer: b) New Yam Festival
- What is Nigeria’s main legislative body called?
a) Supreme Court
b) National Assembly
c) Cabinet
d) Local Government Council
Answer: b) National Assembly - What is the significance of the Biafra War in Nigerian history?
a) It ended colonial rule
b) It was a civil war that had significant political and social implications
c) It was a war of independence
d) It had no impact
Answer: b) It was a civil war that had significant political and social implications - What is the primary purpose of the Nigerian Stock Exchange?
a) To regulate banking
b) To provide a platform for trading shares and securities
c) To manage oil resources
d) To promote agriculture
Answer: b) To provide a platform for trading shares and securities - Which region of Nigeria is known for its cultural diversity?
a) Northern Nigeria
b) Western Nigeria
c) Southern Nigeria
d) All regions
Answer: d) All regions - What does the term “Nigerian Dream” refer to?
a) The aspiration for economic prosperity and personal fulfillment
b) A type of festival
c) A political movement
d) A historical event
Answer: a) The aspiration for economic prosperity and personal fulfillment - What is the role of traditional rulers in Nigerian society?
a) They have no power
b) They play significant roles in cultural and social governance
c) They are solely ceremonial figures
d) They control the military
Answer: b) They play significant roles in cultural and social governance - Which Nigerian city is known as the center for arts and culture?
a) Abuja
b) Enugu
c) Lagos
d) Kano
Answer: c) Lagos - What is the major challenge of urbanization in Nigeria?
a) Decreased population
b) Improved infrastructure
c) Overcrowding and inadequate housing
d) High literacy rates
Answer: c) Overcrowding and inadequate housing - Which of the following is a major cultural festival in Nigeria?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Eyo Festival
d) Oktoberfest
Answer: c) Eyo Festival - What is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria?
a) To govern the country
b) To provide services and advocate for social change
c) To run businesses
d) To conduct elections
Answer: b) To provide services and advocate for social change - What does “rural-urban migration” refer to in Nigeria?
a) Movement of people from cities to rural areas
b) Movement of people from rural areas to cities
c) No movement of people
d) Movement between urban areas
Answer: b) Movement of people from rural areas to cities - Which of the following industries is a growing sector in Nigeria?
a) Telecommunications
b) Textile manufacturing
c) Mining
d) Shipbuilding
Answer: a) Telecommunications - What is the significance of “youth empowerment” in Nigeria?
a) It has no significance
b) It focuses on providing skills and opportunities for the younger generation
c) It is solely about political participation
d) It promotes agricultural practices only
Answer: b) It focuses on providing skills and opportunities for the younger generation