15+ Nigeria Current Affairs
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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 15+ 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.
Which is the oldest university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan, established in 1948 as a college of the University of London.
The Nigerian Defence Academy is located in which city?
Kaduna
What does the 6-3-3-4 education system in Nigeria represent?
6 years primary, 3 years junior secondary, 3 years senior secondary, and 4 years university.
What does JAMB stand for?
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
What is the oldest polytechnic in Nigeria?
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), established in 1934.
What does ASUU stand for?
Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The largest university in Nigeria by student population is?
National Open University
How many federal universities are in Nigeria (approx.)?
Over 50 federal universities as of 2024.
Which state has the highest number of tertiary institutions?
Ogun
The first University in Nigeria is?
University of Ibadan
Which state has the highest number of universities in Nigeria?
Ogun
The University of Ibadan was founded in what year?
1948
Who was the first female Vice-Chancellor of a Nigerian university?
Professor Grace Alele-Williams, University of Benin, 1985.
The National Library of Nigeria is located in?
Abuja
Which is the first TV station in Nigeria?
Western Nigeria Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV), launched in 1959.