12+ Nigeria Current Affairs
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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 12+ 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 largest state in Nigeria by land area?
Niger State.
How many LGAs are in Nigeria in total?
774 Local Government Areas.
What countries share borders with Nigeria?
Republic of Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), Cameroon (east).
Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos, with a metropolitan population of over 20 million.
Which Nigerian state has the highest population?
Kano 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 Southern Nigeria?
17 states.
How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19 states.
Which state has the smallest land area in Nigeria?
Lagos State.
What ocean borders Nigeria to the south?
The Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea).
What type of grassland is found in northern Nigeria?
Savanna (Guinea savanna and Sudan savanna).
What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, approximately 11.8 km long.