Geography
Where is Nigeria located?
In West Africa.
What is the Nigerian film industry called?
Nollywood
Nigeria is a former colony of…
…the British Empire.
What is the nickname of Nigeria's Men's Football Team?
Super Eagles
What is the name of Nigeria's currency?
Naira
What river runs through Nigeria?
Niger
What Nigerian language is also called „broken English“?
(Nigerian) Pidgin English
When did Nigeria gain independence?
1960
Who is the famous Greek-Nigerian NBA player?
Giannis Antetokounmpo
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
Where is Lagos located?
In the south
Which celebrity with Nigerian roots starred in F1 and Snowfall?
Damson Idris
Who is the current president of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
How many athletes are representing Nigeria in the Milano Winter Olympics?
ONE (Samuel Uduigowme Ikpefan-cross country skiing)
How many people live in Nigeria?
242 million
Name the four neighbouring states of Nigeria.
Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin
Who is the author of the novel „Americanah“?
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
When did the Nigerian civil war take place?
1967-1970
Why is Nigeria also called „The Giant of Africa“?
e.g. most populous country in Africa, largest economy, rich in natural resources etc.
What is the former capital of Nigeria?
Lagos (until 1991)
Name Nigeria‘s climate zones.
Humid tropical, savannah, semi-arid, desert
Name the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo
Nigeria consists of how many states?
36
What is the Nigerian National Women's Football Team's nickname?
Super Falcons
What does NEPA stand for? (2 acceptable answers)
National Electric Power Authority / Never Expect
Power Always