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Nigeria Current Affairs 2026 — Questions and Answers
This page contains 76+ 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.
What major economic policy did President Tinubu announce at his inauguration?
The removal of the petrol subsidy — he declared "subsidy is gone."
Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Wole Soyinka, in 1986.
Who is the current President of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was inaugurated on 29 May 2023.
Who was Nigeria's first prime minister?
Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
What is the first line of the current Nigerian national anthem?
Nigeria we hail thee! (restored anthem from independence era, readopted in 2024).
Who is the current Senate President of Nigeria?
Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom North East senatorial district.
In what year was oil first discovered in commercial quantities in Nigeria?
1956, at Oloibiri in present-day Bayelsa State.
Which is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos, with a metropolitan population of over 20 million.
Who gave Nigeria her name?
Flora Shaw, a British journalist, in 1897 — derived from the River Niger.
What is the name of Nigeria's men's senior national football team?
The Super Eagles.
Who won the 2024 African Player of the Year award from Nigeria?
Ademola Lookman.
Who was the first Nigerian male artist to win a Grammy for original work?
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy), at the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021.
Who is known as the King of Afrobeat?
Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
How many LGAs are in Nigeria in total?
774 Local Government Areas.
When did Nigeria gain independence?
1st October 1960, from British colonial rule.
Who is the current Minister of FCT (Abuja)?
Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State.
Who is the current Vice President of Nigeria?
Senator Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno State.
What is Nigeria's primary source of revenue?
Petroleum (crude oil and gas), accounting for the majority of government revenue.
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas, representing Zaria federal constituency in Kaduna State.
Who amalgamated the Northern and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria?
Lord Frederick Lugard in 1914.
What countries share borders with Nigeria?
Republic of Benin (west), Niger (north), Chad (northeast), Cameroon (east).
When was the first military coup in Nigeria?
January 15, 1966, led by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu.
Who was the first President of Nigeria?
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, ceremonial president from 1963.
Which is the oldest university in Nigeria?
University of Ibadan, established in 1948 as a college of the University of London.
Which is the largest state in Nigeria by land area?
Niger State.
What is Nigeria's current national minimum wage (2024)?
N70,000 per month, signed into law in 2024.
What does NIMASA stand for?
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
What does the 6-3-3-4 education system in Nigeria represent?
6 years primary, 3 years junior secondary, 3 years senior secondary, and 4 years university.
What does the white colour in the Nigerian flag represent?
Peace and unity.
What ocean borders Nigeria to the south?
The Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea).
How many senators make up the Nigerian Senate?
109 senators — three per state and one for the FCT.
What is the motto of the Nigerian Police?
The Police is Your Friend.
How many members make up the House of Representatives?
360 members.
What does FERMA stand for?
Federal Roads Maintenance Agency.
What is FESTAC an acronym for?
Festival of Arts and Culture.
Who is the current Deputy Senate President?
Senator Barau Jibrin, representing Kano North senatorial district.
What is the maximum tenure for a Nigerian President?
Two terms of four years each — a maximum of eight years.
Which Nigerian state has the highest population?
Kano State.
What is the minimum age to run for the Senate in Nigeria?
35 years.
What does NAFDAC stand for?
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
Who is regarded as the Father of Nigerian Nationalism?
Herbert Macaulay.
Which state generates the highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Nigeria?
Lagos State.
Who was Nigeria's first military Head of State?
General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi.
What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Who was the first Nigerian to win a Nobel Prize?
Wole Soyinka, Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986.
How many states are in Northern Nigeria?
19 states.
What does NLC stand for?
Nigeria Labour Congress.
Which state has the smallest land area in Nigeria?
Lagos State.
What does the eagle on the Nigerian coat of arms represent?
Strength.
When does Nigeria celebrate Democracy Day?
June 12, marking the date of the 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola.
What is the minimum age to run for Governor in Nigeria?
35 years.
When was JAMB established?
1978.
What does NRC stand for?
Nigerian Railway Corporation.
What does JAMB stand for?
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
What does the green colour in the Nigerian flag represent?
Nigeria's forests and abundant natural wealth.
What is Nigeria's motto?
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.
What type of grassland is found in northern Nigeria?
Savanna (Guinea savanna and Sudan savanna).
What does FAAN stand for?
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
Which company first discovered oil in Nigeria?
Shell BP (now Shell Petroleum Development Company), in 1956.
Who is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Benjamin Kalu, representing Bende federal constituency in Abia State.
What does NDLEA stand for?
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
When was the first general election in Nigeria held?
1959, the pre-independence federal election.
What does INEC stand for?
Independent National Electoral Commission.
What does ASUU stand for?
Academic Staff Union of Universities.
What is the minimum age to run for President of Nigeria?
35 years, as stipulated in the 1999 Constitution.
How many geopolitical zones does Nigeria have?
Six — North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, South West.
How many states are in Southern Nigeria?
17 states.
What is the minimum age to run for House of Reps in Nigeria?
25 years.
What is the longest bridge in Nigeria?
Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, approximately 11.8 km long.
What does EFCC stand for?
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
What does NULGE stand for?
Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees.
Who designed the Nigerian flag?
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, in 1959.
Who was the first executive civilian president of Nigeria?
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari, elected in 1979.
What does NPA stand for?
Nigerian Ports Authority.
What does NNPC stand for?
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
Which festival initiated in 1934 is celebrated in Kebbi State?
The Argungu Fishing Festival.