Column A
Which university is the oldest in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan
What happened on October 1st, 1960?
Nigeria gained independence from Britain
What is the name of Nigeria’s national currency?
Naira
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
Name two major tourist attractions in Nigeria.
Zuma Rock and Olumo Rock
Name the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo
Which state is known as the “Centre of Excellence”?
Lagos State
When was the last time Nigeria won the AFCON?
2013
What is the name of Nigeria's highest mountain?
Chappal Waddi
Name three neighboring countries of Nigeria.
Benin, Niger, and Cameroon
Who designed the Nigerian flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Which foreign food is most popular in Nigeria?
Indomie noodles
In what year was Nigeria amalgamated by the British?
1914
At which Nigerian city do River Niger and River Benue meet?
Lokoja
How many local government areas (LGAs) are there in Nigeria?
774
What is the motto of Nigeria?
“Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”
Which Nigerian writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
Wole Soyinka
Who discovered River Niger?
Mungo Park
What does the acronym ECOWAS stand for?
Economic Community of West African States
Who was Nigeria’s first military Head of State?
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi