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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 44+ 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.
What countries share borders with Nigeria?
Republic of Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), Cameroon (east).
How many LGAs are in Nigeria in total?
774 Local Government Areas.
Which is the largest state in Nigeria by land area?
Niger State.
Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos, with a metropolitan population of over 20 million.
Which state has the smallest land area in Nigeria?
Lagos State.
The largest mangrove swamp in the world is found in?
Niger Delta
Which state has the fewest LGAs (excluding FCT)?
Bayelsa State, with only 8 LGAs.
What does the 'Y' symbol on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
The meeting point of the River Niger and River Benue.
Nigeria has how many international land borders?
4
The 36 states of Nigeria are divided into how many geopolitical zones?
6
What is the highest point in Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 metres) in Taraba State.
What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, approximately 11.8 km long.
Which Nigerian state has the highest population?
Kano State.
What type of grassland is found in northern Nigeria?
Savanna (Guinea savanna and Sudan savanna).
The Niger River and Benue River meet at which state?
Kogi
Nigeria is in which time zone?
GMT +1
Which state has the highest number of LGAs?
Kano State, with 44 LGAs.
How many geo-political zones are in Nigeria?
6
How many local government areas are in Nigeria?
774
What is the largest desert in Nigeria?
Sahara Desert
Which geopolitical zone has the highest number of LGAs?
North West
The River Niger enters Nigeria from which country?
Niger Republic
Which state is the largest producer of cocoa in Nigeria?
Ondo State.
The largest mangrove forest in Africa is found in which state?
Rivers
How many states are in the South-South geopolitical zone?
6
Which geopolitical zone has the fewest states?
The South East, with only 5 states.
What ocean borders Nigeria to the south?
The Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea).
Which river is known as "The River of Life" in Nigeria?
River Niger
Which zone has the highest number of states?
North West
What town in Nigeria is famous for plywood production?
Sapele in Delta State.
How many geopolitical zones does Nigeria have?
Six — North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, South West.
How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19 states.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
Which state is called the Land of Honour and Integrity?
Ogun
Which state is known as the Centre of Excellence?
Lagos
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was carved out from which two states?
Niger and Plateau
The highest mountain in Nigeria is located in which state?
Taraba
How many states are in Southern Nigeria?
17 states.
The Aso Rock is located in which city?
Abuja
Where is the Kainji Dam located?
Borgu, Niger State, on the River Niger.
Which Niger Delta LGA has the largest deposit of natural gas?
Andoni LGA in Rivers State.
Which is the smallest state in Nigeria by land area?
Lagos
How many states are in the North-West geopolitical zone?
7
Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Oloibiri Oilfield in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State, in 1956.