General Knowledge questions are very common in job aptitude tests, scholarship exams, Post UTME and other forms of quiz and competitions in Nigeria.
Practice with these trivia questions and answers about Nigeria to prepare yourself for these tests or just for your own fun and general knowledge.
This test covers general questions on Nigerian history, politics, religion, geography, economy, entertainment and education.
When was Nigeria’s first refinery built?
1960
1973
1980
1965
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
What is Nigeria’s national motto?
Justice and Fairness
Peace and Unity
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
Faith and Progress
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Who was the first female Major-General in the Nigerian Army?
Aderonke Kale
Margaret Ekpo
Folake Solanke
Grace Alele-Williams
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Who was the first female governor in Nigeria?
Chief Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi
Hajia Lami Tumaka
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Mrs. Virginia Etiaba
Dora Akunyili
Correct answer is D
Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba CON (born 11 November 1942) is a Nigerian politician, served as Governor of Anambra State, a state in south-east Nigeria, from November 2006 to February 2007. Etiaba was the first woman to serve as governor of a Nigerian state.
She was instated as the previous governor, Peter Obi, was impeached by the state legislature for alleged gross misconduct. She transferred her powers back to Obi three months later when an appeal court nullified the impeachment.
How many states were created in Nigeria in May 1967 by General Yakubu Gowon?
6
11
12
7
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.