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Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... nairaland.com Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education 9–11 minutes Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Education / Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers (34692 Views) Nigeria Current Affairs Questions And Answers Pdf Free Download (1960 Till Date) / 1,002 Nigerian CURRENT Affairs Questions & ANSWERS 2018 / Current Affairs Questions And Answers For 1960 Till Date (2) (3) (4) (1) (Reply) Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers by 1 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... Obiedun(m): 6:47pm On Jan 13 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? 2 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... 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 3 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... 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 4 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... 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 5 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... 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 6 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... 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 7 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47 Nigerian Current Affairs Questions And Answers - Education - Nigeria about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F796915... 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. 8 Likes 4 Shares 8 of 8 24/07/2024, 18:47