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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers

This page contains 51+ 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.

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Q1

Which state is home to the Olumo Rock?

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Ogun

Q2

Which state is the largest by land area?

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Niger

Q3

Which state is known as the "Land of Equity"?

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Kebbi

Q4

Which state is called the "Land of Virtue"?

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Osun

Q5

Which state is famous for Kolanut production?

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Oyo

Q6

Which state is called the "Big Heart"?

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Delta

Q7

Which state is known as the "Land of Promise"?

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Akwa Ibom

Q8

Which state is known as the "Centre of Excellence"?

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Lagos

Q9

The city of Enugu is known for what mineral?

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Coal

Q10

Which state is known as the "Jewel of the Savannah"?

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Gombe

Q11

Which state has the nickname "The Jewel of the Savannah"?

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Gombe

Q12

Which state is called the "Gateway State"?

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Ogun

Q13

Which state is known as the "State of Harmony"?

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Kwara

Q14

Which state is called the "Palm Tree State"?

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Akwa Ibom

Q15

Which state is known as the "Treasure Base of the Nation"?

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Rivers

Q16

Which state is known as the "Confluence State"?

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Kogi

Q17

Which state is the largest producer of Groundnut?

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Kano

Q18

Which state is known as the "Pace Setter State"?

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Oyo

Q19

Which state is known as the "Land of Hospitality"?

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Katsina

Q20

Which state is called the "Heart Beat of the Nation"?

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Edo

Q21

Which state is called the "Coal City State"?

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Enugu

Q22

Which Nigerian state has the highest population?

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Kano

Q23

The ancient city of Kano is in which state?

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Kano

Q24

Which state is known as the "Salt of the Nation"?

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Ebonyi

Q25

Which state is known as the "Sunshine State"?

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Ondo

Q26

The Kainji Dam is located in which state?

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Niger

Q27

Which state is known as the "Cradle of the Nation"?

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Ogun

Q28

The Yankari Game Reserve is located in which state?

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Bauchi

Q29

Which state is known as the "Cradle of the Nation"?

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Oyo

Q30

Which state is known as the "Food Basket of the Nation"?

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Benue

Q31

The city of Ibadan is the capital of which state?

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Oyo

Q32

The ancient Benin Kingdom is located in which modern state?

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Edo

Q33

The capital of Nigeria, Abuja, is located in which state?

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None (FCT)

Q34

Which state is called the "Confluence State"?

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Kogi

Q35

The Obudu Cattle Ranch is in which state?

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Cross River

Q36

The Aso Rock is located in which city?

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Abuja

Q37

Which state is known as the "People's Paradise"?

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Cross River

Q38

Which state is famous for Tin mining?

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Plateau

Q39

Which state is known as the "Home of Solid Minerals"?

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Nasarawa

Q40

Which state is the smallest by land area?

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Lagos

Q41

Which state has the highest number of Local Government Areas?

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Kano

Q42

Which state is known as the "Land of Equity"?

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Kebbi

Q43

Which state is known as the "State of Firsts"?

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Ogun

Q44

Which state is the largest producer of Palm Oil?

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Akwa Ibom

Q45

Which state is called the "Home of Solid Minerals"?

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Nasarawa

Q46

Which state is known as the "Fountain of Knowledge"?

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Ekiti

Q47

Which state is called the "State of Harmony"?

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Kwara

Q48

Which state is the largest producer of Cocoa in Nigeria?

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Ondo

Q49

Which state has the longest coastline in Nigeria?

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Rivers

Q50

Which state is called the "Salt of the Nation"?

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Ebonyi

Q51

Which state is known as the "Sunshine State"?

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Ondo