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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 21+ 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 of these is NOT a function of Local Government?
Issuance of international passport
What is the main function of Local Government Councils?
Primary education and healthcare
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has how many Area Councils?
6
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are there in Nigeria?
774
Who is the head of a Local Government Area in Nigeria?
Chairman
Which state has only 13 Local Government Areas?
Bayelsa
The smallest LGA in Nigeria by land area is believed to be in which state?
Lagos
Which LGA is the seat of the Kano Emirate?
Kano Municipal
Which state has 21 Local Government Areas?
Bayelsa
Which state has 27 Local Government Areas?
Imo
Which state has the highest number of Local Government Areas?
Kano
The executive head of an LGA is called?
Chairman
How many Local Government Areas are in Oyo State?
33
How many Local Government Areas are in Rivers State?
23
The largest LGA in Nigeria by land area is believed to be in which state?
Niger
How many LGAs are in Lagos State?
20
How many LGAs are in Kano State?
44
Which state has the lowest number of Local Government Areas?
Bayelsa
Which LGA is the commercial nerve centre of Lagos?
Lagos Island
Which is the most populous Local Government Area in Nigeria?
Alimosho (Lagos)
Who appoints the Secretary of a Local Government Council?
Governor