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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 7+ 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.
When was the Nigerian Air Force established?
1964.
Who was the first executive civilian president of Nigeria?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari, elected in 1979.
What is Nigeria's motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.
What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The Police is Your Friend.
Who was the first indigenous Inspector General of Police?
Louis Edet.
Who was the first Inspector General of Police in Nigeria?
Mr. C.W. Duncan, 1930–1935.
Who was the first military head of state to hand over to a civilian government?
General Olusegun Obasanjo, who handed over to Shehu Shagari in 1979.