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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 54+ 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.
Who is the current Minister of Finance?
Mr Wale Edun, appointed in August 2023.
Who is the current Chief Justice of Nigeria?
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, appointed in 2024.
Who is the current CBN Governor?
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, appointed in September 2023.
Who is the current Inspector General of Police?
Olatunji Disu, appointed in 2025.
Which ministry handles education in Nigeria?
Ministry of Education
What is the main duty of the Nigeria Customs Service?
Border security and revenue collection
How many local government areas are in Nigeria?
774
What is the full meaning of PENCOM?
Pension Commission
Which arm of government makes laws in Nigeria?
Legislature
Which organ of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislature
Which Nigerian agency fights corruption?
EFCC
Which agency manages elections in Nigeria?
INEC
Local Government Areas in Nigeria are created by which body?
State House of Assembly
Who is the current Chief of Army Staff?
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.
Which arm of government interprets the law?
Judiciary
What is the name of Nigeria’s legislative chambers?
National Assembly
Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff?
General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede.
Who appoints ministers in Nigeria?
President
The Nigeria Prisons Service was renamed to?
Nigeria Correctional Service
Who is the current INEC Chairman?
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, appointed in 2025.
Who is the current Chief of Naval Staff?
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas.
What is the highest court in Nigeria?
Supreme Court
How many members make up the Federal Executive Council?
Depends on the President
Who is the Chief Justice of Nigeria responsible for?
Judiciary
How many senators are in Nigeria?
109
What is the retirement age for Magistrates in Nigeria?
65
What is the role of the legislature?
Make laws
The Code of Conduct Bureau was established to?
Both A and B
Local Government elections in Nigeria are conducted by?
State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC)
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is responsible for?
Company registration
The seat of the Nigerian Judiciary is in?
Abuja
Who is the current EFCC Chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede, appointed in 2023.
The Vice President of Nigeria is the Chairman of which council?
National Economic Council
Who is the Vice President of Nigeria (current era)?
Kashim Shettima
The Nigerian Civil Service Commission is headed by?
The Head of Service
What does INEC stand for?
Independent National Electoral Commission
What is the main function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?
Both A and B
The Nigeria Immigration Service is responsible for?
Border control
Nigeria practices which type of federalism?
All of the above
The creation of more LGAs is the responsibility of which tier of government?
State
Who appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria?
The President on recommendation of NJC
The National Assembly consists of?
Senate and House of Representatives
Which agency is responsible for regulating broadcasting in Nigeria?
NBC
Nigeria operates which system of government?
Presidential
Which of these is NOT a branch of government in Nigeria?
Police
What is the highest court in Nigeria?
Supreme Court
Which Nigerian body controls immigration?
Nigeria Immigration Service
The National Population Commission is responsible for?
Census and vital registration
Which institution issues Nigerian passports?
Immigration Service
Who is the current President of Nigeria as of 2024–2026?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The Appropriation Bill is passed by which body?
The National Assembly
Nigeria is divided into how many senatorial districts?
109
What agency was created by the Student Loan Act 2024?
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to manage and disburse student loans.
Who is the current Chief of Air Staff?
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke.