10 Questions
In which year was the first railway line in Nigeria constructed?
1901
When was the National council of Nigeria and Cameroun (NCNC) formed?
1944
Who founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?
Herbert Macaulay
When was the Aba Women riot?
1929
In what year was Nigeria amalgamated?
1914
Who became the first Governor General of Nigeria after gaining independence?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
When did Nigeria change to right hand drive?
2nd April 1972
Who led the Nigerian Civil War which started in 1967?
Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu
When was the National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C) introduced in Nigeria?
22nd May 1973
When was the Economic Community of West African States (E.C.O.W.A.S) set up?
28th May 1975
Study Notes
Early Nigerian History
- The first railway line in Nigeria was constructed in 1896.
Founding of Political Parties
- The National council of Nigeria and Cameroun (NCNC) was formed in 1944.
- The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was founded by Herbert Macaulay.
Major Events
- The Aba Women riot took place in 1929.
- Nigeria was amalgamated in 1914.
Independence and Governance
- Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first Governor General of Nigeria after gaining independence in 1960.
Transportation
- Nigeria changed to right-hand drive in 1972.
Conflict and War
- The Nigerian Civil War, led by Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, started in 1967.
National Service
- The National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C) was introduced in Nigeria in 1973.
Regional Cooperation
- The Economic Community of West African States (E.C.O.W.A.S) was set up in 1975.
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