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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 34+ 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.
The North West zone is predominantly occupied by which ethnic group?
Hausa-Fulani
Which geopolitical zone has the largest landmass?
North West
Which geopolitical zone has the highest population density?
South West
Which zone is famous for solid minerals?
North Central
Which zone consists of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti?
South West
How many states are in the North-West geopolitical zone?
7
Which geopolitical zone has the most diverse ethnic groups?
North Central
Which geopolitical zone has the most international borders?
North East
Which geopolitical zone is the most educationally advanced?
South West
How many geopolitical zones are in Nigeria?
6
Which geopolitical zone has the longest coastline?
South South
The North East geopolitical zone is known for?
Insurgency challenges
Which zone includes Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba?
North East
How many states are in the South-East geopolitical zone?
5
Which geopolitical zone is made up of only 5 states?
South East
Which zone includes Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Jigawa?
North West
Which geopolitical zone has the highest number of states?
North West
The South East zone is predominantly occupied by which ethnic group?
Igbo
Which geopolitical zone is often referred to as the "food basket"?
North Central
Which zone is known for its rich cultural heritage and festivals?
All of the above
The South West zone is predominantly occupied by which ethnic group?
Yoruba
Which geopolitical zone has the least number of states?
South East
Which zone has the highest number of universities?
South West
Which zone includes Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi?
South East
Which geopolitical zone is the largest by land area?
North West
Which zone includes Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Edo?
South South
Which zone is known for large-scale agriculture and livestock?
All of the above
Which geopolitical zone includes the Federal Capital Territory?
North Central
Which zone is known as the commercial and industrial hub of Nigeria?
South West
Which geopolitical zone is known for oil production?
South South
Which zone is most affected by desert encroachment?
Both A and B
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is located in which geopolitical zone?
North Central
The South-South geopolitical zone is also called?
Niger Delta
The North Central zone is also known as which region?
Middle Belt