11+ Nigeria Current Affairs
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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 11+ 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 was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria?
Bob Jensen, a British trader, around 1904.
When did Nigeria change from right-hand to left-hand drive traffic?
2nd April 1972.
Who was the first indigenous medical doctor in Nigeria?
Dr. Oguntola Odunbaku Sapara, not to be confused with Eyitayo Lambo.
Who was the first female pilot in Nigeria?
Chinyere Kalu.
Who was the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria?
Chief Akintola Williams, founder of PriceWaterhouseCoopers Nigeria.
Who was the first indigenous CBN Governor?
Mallam Aliyu Mai-Bornu, 1963.
Who was the first female Professor in Nigeria?
Professor Elfrida Adeho.
Who was the first governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
R.A. Feton (a British appointee), 1959.
Who was the first female senator in Nigeria?
Senator Franca Afegbua, representing Bendel State in 1979.
Who was the first indigenous Vice Chancellor of a Nigerian university?
Professor Kenneth Dike, University of Ibadan.
When was paper currency first introduced in Nigeria?
1918.