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When was paper currency introduced in Nigeria?

1918

How many Local Government Areas are in Nigeria?

774

Which state in Nigeria has the largest Local Government Areas?

Kano State has 44 LGAs.

What does the term MDGs stand for?

Millennium Development Goals Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nigeria’s current chief of justice?

Olukayode Ariwoola Signup and view all the answers

Which is the most populated country in the world?

China, with 1.4 billion residents Signup and view all the answers

What is the hottest region in the world called?

The Sahara Desert Signup and view all the answers

Which African country first gained independence?

Liberia in 1847 Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym ICAO stand for?

International Civil Aviation Organisation Signup and view all the answers

Which is the highest mountain in Africa?

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania Signup and view all the answers

Who created the Nigerian Council?

Frederick Lugard Signup and view all the answers

What country does Nigeria share borders with the West?

Republic of Benin Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Senate President of Nigeria?

Godswill Obot Akpabio Signup and view all the answers

Which continent is the smallest in the world?

Australia Signup and view all the answers

What agency is the Economic Commission for Africa part of?

UNO (United Nations Organisation) Signup and view all the answers

To what set of people does political sovereignty belong?

The Government Signup and view all the answers

What region was created by the facilitation of the NCNC?

Mid-West Region Signup and view all the answers

For what reason was Nigeria suspended from the Commonwealth in 1995?

Political Reasons Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first governor-general of colonial Nigeria?

Lord Lugard Signup and view all the answers

Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

Herbert Macaulay Signup and view all the answers

What was the first political party in Nigeria?

Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Executive President of Nigeria?

Alhaji Shehu Shagari Signup and view all the answers

When was Facebook founded?

February 4, 2004 Signup and view all the answers

How many regional divisions does Africa have?

Six Regional Divisions Signup and view all the answers

Who was the longest-serving senate President of Nigeria?

David Mark Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Rishi Sunak Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

António Guterres Signup and view all the answers

Who is the longest-serving Prime Minister of Israel?

Benjamin Netanyahu Signup and view all the answers

Which state in Nigeria has the smallest number of LGAs?

Abuja, with only seven LGAs. Signup and view all the answers

The first woman to become a governor in Nigeria is?

Mrs. Virginia Etiaba, Anambra State Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first President of Nigeria?

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Oct. 1st, 1960 – Jan. 15th, 1966 Signup and view all the answers

Who is current Minister of Power

Adebayo Adelabu Signup and view all the answers

The separation of powers means

Check and Balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a 70th anniversary called

Platinum Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?

Mr. Olayemi Cardoso Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym ECOMOG mean?

Economic Community Monitoring Group Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nigeria’s current Minister of Education?

Prof. Tahir Mamman Signup and view all the answers

When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions?

1966 Signup and view all the answers

Which is the largest city in Nigeria?

Lagos Signup and view all the answers

General Yakubu Gowon created how many states in Nigeria in May 1967?

12 states Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current managing director of NNPC?

Mele Kyari Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current INEC Chairman?

Professor Mahmood Yakubu Signup and view all the answers

The first female Brigadier in Nigeria?

Ronke Kale Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Chairman of UNO?

Bankie Moore from South Korea Signup and view all the answers

Which state contributes the most to oil revenue in Nigeria?

Delta state Signup and view all the answers

What is Nigeria’s motto?

Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take the earth to complete one revolution?

365 days Signup and view all the answers

When was the first refinery in Nigeria built?

1965 Signup and view all the answers

When was the Federal Capital Territory created?

February 3rd, 1976 Signup and view all the answers

Who was Nigeria’s First Military Head of State?

General Yakubu Gowon Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the King of Afrobeat in Nigeria?

Mr Fela Anikulapo Kuti Signup and view all the answers

Where was the United Nations Organisation formed?

San Francisco, April 1945 Signup and view all the answers

How was Sir Dele Giwa killed?

Through letter bomb Signup and view all the answers

When was the Central Bank of Nigeria established?

1958 Signup and view all the answers

Which authority heads the Nigerian Judiciary?

The Chief Justice of Nigeria Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Sultan of Sokoto?

Shehu Usman Danfodio Signup and view all the answers

When was the Nigerian Air Force established?

In 1964 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last governor before Nigeria’s independence?

Sir James Robertson Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first managing director of NNPC?

Chief R.A Marinho Signup and view all the answers

When did the first world war take place?

1914-1919 Signup and view all the answers

Which is the second most populated country in the world?

India, following China, has a population of 1,806.6 billion. Signup and view all the answers

When did the Nigerian civil war begin?

July 6, 1967 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Award of Honour GCFR meant for?

Head of State only Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?

The police are your friend Signup and view all the answers

When did the second world war take place?

1939-1945 Signup and view all the answers

When was Nigeria declared and recognized as a nation?

October 1, 1960 Signup and view all the answers

How many continents are there in the world?

Seven continents Signup and view all the answers

What is Nigeria’s official language?

English Language Signup and view all the answers

What age is the life expectancy of a Nigerian man?

52 years Signup and view all the answers

What does the red eagle on the Nigerian coat of arms depict?

Strength Signup and view all the answers

What does the colour yellow in the Nigerian police flag signify?

Discipline and resourcefulness Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nigeria’s current minister of finance?

Zainab Ahmed from Kaduna State Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first secretary-general of United Nations Organisations?

Tryg Velie from Norway Signup and view all the answers

How many senators make up the National Assembly of Nigeria?

109 senators Signup and view all the answers

How many members does the House of Representatives of Nigeria have?

360 members Signup and view all the answers

How many senatorial districts are the 36 states divided into?

Three senatorial districts Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first member of the House of Representatives?

Sir Fredric Metcalfe Signup and view all the answers

Which is the highest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest, 29,028 feet tall Signup and view all the answers

Who were the first Europeans to come to West Africa?

Portuguese Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first president of the United States of America?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

How many countries make up Middle Africa?

Nine African countries Signup and view all the answers

How many regional divisions are there in Africa?

Five regional divisions Signup and view all the answers

When did Nigeria become a British colony?

1914 Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Kainji Dam in Nigeria located?

Niger State Signup and view all the answers

How many states make up the South-South geo-political zone in Nigeria?

Six states Signup and view all the answers

When did the current president of Nigeria resume duties?

29 May, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

Who is current chairman of NAFDAC?

Dr. Mansur Kabir Signup and view all the answers

Which is the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria?

University of Ibadan Signup and view all the answers

When was GSM introduced in Nigeria?

2001 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) Chairman?

Olanipekun Olukoyede Signup and view all the answers

How many countries are in Europe?

44 countries Signup and view all the answers

How many countries are in Africa?

54 countries Signup and view all the answers

Which is the highest court of law in Nigeria?

Supreme Court of Nigeria Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Paper Currency and Local Government Areas

Paper currency was introduced in Nigeria in 1959.
Nigeria is divided into 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The state with the largest number of LGAs in Nigeria is Kano State.
Cross River State has the smallest number of LGAs in Nigeria.

Key Organizations and Terms

MDGs stands for Millennium Development Goals, which were established to address global challenges such as poverty and education.
ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, focusing on international aviation standards and policies.
The Economic Commission for Africa is part of the United Nations.

Political Figures and Events

Nigeria’s current Chief Justice is Olukayode Ariwoola.
The current Senate President of Nigeria is Godswill Akpabio.
The first Senate President of Nigeria was Nnamdi Azikiwe.
The longest-serving Senate President of Nigeria was David Mark.
The first Executive President of Nigeria was Shehu Shagari.
The first political party in Nigeria was the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), founded by Herbert Macaulay.

Historical Context

Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth in 1995 due to human rights abuses and military rule.
The first African country to gain independence was Egypt in 1922.
The Nigerian Council was created by the British colonial administration in 1914, aimed at governance.

Geography and Demographics

The most populated country in the world is China, closely followed by India.
The hottest region in the world is the Lut Desert in Iran.
The highest mountain in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania.
Africa is divided into five regional divisions: Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Central Africa.