21+ Nigeria Current Affairs
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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 21+ Nigeria current affairs questions and answers updated for 2026. Topics covered include current government officials (President, Vice President, Senate President, ministers, service chiefs), Nigerian history from pre-colonial kingdoms to the present day, all 36 states and their capitals, the 774 Local Government Areas, constitutional provisions, economy, geography, culture and international relations. Questions follow the format used in JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NYSC orientation exams, federal civil service recruitment and job interview assessments. Tap any card to reveal the answer. Use the category tabs to focus on Government, History, States, Geography or any other topic. Your progress is saved automatically in your browser.
When was the first oil refinery built in Nigeria?
1965, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
What is the main source of revenue for most Local Governments in Nigeria?
Statutory Allocation
The official currency of Nigeria is?
Naira
What is the main function of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Both A and B
Which state produces the largest quantity of crude oil in Nigeria?
Delta
Supplementary Budget is used for?
Emergency spending
What does NOSDRA stand for?
National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency.
What is the main purpose of the Budget?
To plan government spending
Groundnut is mostly produced in which part of Nigeria?
North East
The Central Bank of Nigeria was established in what year?
1958
Which sector deals with oil in Nigeria?
Oil & Gas
The main export product of Nigeria is?
Crude Oil
Which state is the largest producer of Cocoa in Nigeria?
Ondo
Nigeria exported its first oil from which field?
The Oloibiri oil field, in February 1958.
Ajaokuta is famous for what?
Iron and steel production — home of the Ajaokuta Steel Company.
Who is the current NNPC Managing Director?
Bashir Bayo Ojulari, appointed in 2025.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
Naira
What is the name of Nigeria’s central bank?
Central Bank of Nigeria
What is Nigeria’s largest export product?
Oil
Which mineral resource is Nigeria most famous for?
Crude Oil
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is located in?
Lagos