Column 1
What is the Nigerian currency called?
Naira
Which Nigerian artist sang the song “Calm Down”?
Rema
Name two major ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Hausa and Yoruba (or any two of Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo)
What are Nigeria’s national colours?
Green and white
In what year did Nigeria gain independence?
1960
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
What is the capital of Lagos State?
Ikeja
What is the name of Nigeria’s national football team?
Super Eagles
Which natural resource is Nigeria famous for exporting?
Crude oil
How many states does Nigeria have?
36
What is the capital of Kano state?
Kano
What is the name of the Nigerian coat of arms symbol bird?
Eagle
Name one neighboring country of Nigeria.
Benin (or Niger, Chad, Cameroon)
Who was Nigeria’s first president?
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Which river joins River Benue at Lokoja?
River Niger
What type of government does Nigeria have?
Federal Republic (or Democracy)
What is the name of Nigeria’s law-making body?
National Assembly
Which Nigerian writer won the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Wole Soyinka
What is celebrated every June 12th in Nigeria?
Democracy Day
Which Nigerian city is called the “Centre of Excellence”?
Lagos