Flag & Symbols
The green bands on Nigeria’s flag represent this.
Nigeria’s natural wealth and agricultural resources.
Nigeria is located in this region of Africa.
West Africa
Nigeria celebrates Independence Day on this month and day.
October 1.
This name refers to Nigeria’s film industry.
Nollywood
The white band on Nigeria’s flag represents these two ideals.
Peace and unity.
This city is Nigeria’s capital today.
Abuja
Nigeria gained independence from this country.
Britain, or the United Kingdom.
This leader was Nigeria’s first prime minister.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
This bird on Nigeria’s coat of arms represents strength.
The eagle.
This city was Nigeria’s capital when it gained independence.
Lagos
Nigeria became a republic in this year.
1963.
This leader became Nigeria’s first president in 1963.
Nnamdi Azikiwe.
The two white horses on Nigeria’s coat of arms represent this quality.
Dignity
This is Nigeria’s official language.
English
Britain joined its northern and southern territories into Nigeria in this year.
1914.
The woman in the presentation’s 1960 photograph wears clothing made from this textile.
Aso Oke
The white Y on Nigeria’s coat of arms represents these two rivers.
The Niger and Benue rivers.
Name two Nigerian ethnic groups besides Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo.
Any two valid examples, including Ijaw, Tiv, Ibibio, Kanuri, Fulani, Edo, Nupe, Igala, Idoma or Urhobo.
Nigeria celebrated this many years of independence in 2026.
66 Years
Besides Azikiwe and Balewa, name either of the other two leaders featured in the presentation.
Obafemi Awolowo or Ahmadu Bello. Either answer earns the points.