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1,781.

The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of _______

Uniform ideology

Commitment by members

Common customs union

Common currency

Correct answer is D

The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of common currency. This makes financial transactions difficult among member nations.

1,782.

The Native Authority System was most effective and successful in .......

Mid-western Nigeria

Western Nigeria

Northern Nigeria

Eastern Nigeria

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Correct answer is C

The Native Authority system was most effective and successful in Northern Nigeria. That is why the question of indirect rule succeeded more in northern parts of Nigeria.

1,783.

The highest grade in the Civil Service is known as the ............

Technical cadre

Executive cadre

Clerical cadre

Administrative cadre

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Correct answer is D

The Administrative cadre comprises the most senior civil servants who organize and coordinate the activities of the ministries. They execute high-level administrative work, advise ministers in the formulation and implementation of policies and serve as the communication link between the minister and other civil servants.

Recruitment to this class is based on university education and very competitive written examinations and interviews conducted by the civil service commission. In this class are directors-general, other directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, etc.

1,784.

In the First Republic, the official opposition party was the ..........

National Council of Nigeria and Cameroons

Northern Elements Progressive Union

Action Group

Northern People's Congress

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Correct answer is C

The official opposition party in the First Republic was the Action Group.

1,785.

Under the 1999 Constitution, the appointment of Ministers and Ambassadors must be ratified by the ........

Senate