States in Nigeria
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
What was General Babangida's position before becoming president?
Chief of Army Staff
Chappal Waddi is the highest mountain of Nigeria. What state is it located in?
Taraba
Which world-famous Nigerian novelist was the author of "Things Fall Apart", a book which commemorates the greatness of Igbo society and the challenges which white men have brought to it?
Chinua Achebe
This Igbo delicacy is made by fermenting oil palm fruits for several days until soft, giving it a strong flavor and yellow color.
What is Abacha ncha’s “ugbana” (akanwu-based fermented palm fruit)?
What is the capital of Kwara State?
Evan Enwerem
Who was the first civilian Governor of Plateau State?
Solomon Lar
What's the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi
Nigeria is one of Africa's major economies and has financed major infrastructural development since the 'boom' of the 1970s. Which economic activity accounted for 40% of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first decade of the 21st century?
Oil and petroleum
This rare Igbo soup combines ukazi leaves, periwinkle, and thickened waterleaf and is mostly eaten in Imo and Abia states.
What is Ofe Owerri?
Nigeria is divided into 36 states. Which one is the largest by area?
Niger State
Who was the chief security officer under Gen. Abacha?
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha
What natural physical feature was Nigeria named after?
Niger River
Nigeria achieved independence in 1960 from which European country?
United Kingdom
Often eaten by royalty in old Yorubaland, this dish combines beans, ripe plantains, palm oil, and crayfish in one pot.
What is Ikokore/Igbagba (Ijebu Water Yam Pottage)?
What is the capital of Abia state?
Umuahia
Who is popularly referred to as "Maradona" in Nigeria?
Ibrahim Babangida
The Hand of God Cathedral of Nigeria is one of the world's largest church auditoriums. What city of Nigeria is it located in?
Port Harcourt
What do the colors in the Nigerian flag represent?
White and green
This dish exists in both cultures, but Igbo cook it dry while Yoruba prepare it with lots of oil and pepper.
What is Yam Pottage (Igbo: Ji mmiri oku / Yoruba: Asaro)?
In 1967 Nigeria suffered from a civil war when the south-east part of the country broke away to set up a separate state under which name?
Biafra
Who was the president of "Kalakuta Republic"?
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Known for having features that appear like a human face, Zuma Rock is situated near what Nigerian city?
Abuja
The national anthem of Nigeria has been "Arise, O Compatriots" since 1978. What was the previous national anthem?
Nigeria We Hail Thee
Both groups use this fermented product, but Igbo call it ogiri, while Yoruba use a milder version called iru.
What is locust bean seasoning?