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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 26+ 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 is Nigeria's current national minimum wage (2024)?
N70,000 per month, signed into law in 2024.
Who is the current Minister of FCT (Abuja)?
Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State.
What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce at his inauguration?
The removal of the petrol subsidy — he declared "subsidy is gone."
Who is the current Vice President of Nigeria?
Senator Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno State.
Who is the current President of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was inaugurated on 29 May 2023.
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas, representing Zaria federal constituency in Kaduna State.
Who is the current Senate President of Nigeria?
Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom North East senatorial district.
What does INEC stand for?
Independent National Electoral Commission.
When does Nigeria celebrate Democracy Day?
June 12, marking the date of the 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola.
What is the minimum age to run for House of Reps in Nigeria?
25 years.
What does NPA stand for?
Nigerian Ports Authority.
What does EFCC stand for?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
What is the maximum tenure for a Nigerian President?
Two terms of four years each — a maximum of eight years.
What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years, as stipulated in the 1999 Constitution.
What does NDLEA stand for?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
How many senators make up the Nigerian Senate?
109 senators — three per state and one for the FCT.
What does NAFDAC stand for?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
What does FAAN stand for?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
What does NIMASA stand for?
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
How many members make up the House of Representatives?
360 members.
Who is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Benjamin Kalu, representing Bende federal constituency in Abia State.
Who is the current Deputy Senate President?
Senator Barau Jibrin, representing Kano North senatorial district.
What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
35 years.
What does NNPC stand for?
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
What is the minimum age to run for the Senate in Nigeria?
35 years.
What does FERMA stand for?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency.