The Northern region of Nigeria gained self-government in ____
1957
1958
1959
1960
Correct answer is C
Western and Eastern Nigeria were both awarded self-government in 1957, while the Northern region would follow in 1959.
________ moved the motion for Nigeria's independence.
Anthony Enahoro
Herbert Macaulay
Obafemi Awolowo
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct answer is A
In 1953, Enahoro became the first to move the motion for Nigeria's independence which was eventually granted in 1960 after several political setbacks and defeats in parliament. Enahoro has been regarded by academics and many Nigerians as the "Father of Nigeria State".
The __________ constitution introduced federalism in Nigeria.
Richard's
Clifford's
Macpherson's
Lyttelton’s
Correct answer is A
Bernard Bourdillon the Governor-general at that time initiated and laid the foundation of federalism in Nigeria in 1939 by creating three provinces. He later handed over the constitution to his successor Arthur Richards and it became the Richards Constitution of 1946.
NYM(Nigerian Youth Movement) evolved from _____.
LYM
NNDP
NCNC
NPC
Correct answer is A
The NYM was formed by Lagos nationalist led by Ernest Ikoli, H.O Davies, Dr. J.C Vaughan and Samuel Akinsanya in 1934. The party was first called Lagos Youth Movement by 1936 other Nigerian from other parts then changed to Nigerian Youth Movement.
In what year was ECOWAS established?
1975
1976
1960
1963
Correct answer is A
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975.