If you’ve enjoyed the previous editions of our Nigeria’s Current Affairs quiz (editions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6), you’ll love this edition even more. From major political moments to key decisions shaping Nigeria today, this 15-question quiz will challenge how well you really know the country’s political landscape.
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Who is the current governor of Delta State?
The answer is Sheriff Oborevwori. The 62-year-old Political Scientist became the governor of the oil-rich Delta State in 2023. Before then, he served as the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly.
What is the motto of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)?
The answer is service and humility. This motto encompasses the duties expected of Corps members within their one-year mandatory service to Nigeria.
What part of Nigeria are Emirs mosty found?
It’s Northern Nigeria. Emirs are mostly found in the Northern parts of Nigeria. Emirs are both traditional, spiritual, and political leaders who hold great influence in their respective emirates.
What is Nigeria's national animal emblem?
It’s the Eagle.
Which past Nigerian Governor dressed as a woman to evade arrest?
It’s Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. In 2025, while his term still ran, the former governor of Bayelsa State was arrested in London for money laundering after British Police found £1 million cash in his London residence, plus expensive London properties worth about £10 million. Though he denied it, he was reported to have escaped Europe dressed as a woman and with a fake passport. Read more about him to find out about his impeachment and subsequent arrests.
What is Ajaokuta famous for?
The answer is steel mill. Ajaokuta city is famed for housing Nigeria’s largest industrial project— the controversial Ajaokuta Steel Company.
Which Nigerian State is nicknamed the Salt of the Nation?
It’s Ebonyi State. Created in 1996, the Southeastern state is nicknamed the Salt of the Nation because of its large salt deposits, mainly in Okposi and Uburu salt lakes.
What is the meaning of BVN?
It’s the Bank Verification Number (BVN). Launched in 2014 by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, the BVN is an 11-digit unique number used to identify customers across Nigerian banks.
Which of the following are two primary duties of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)?
The answer is Anti-smuggling activities and revenue collection. Created in 1891, the NCS is charged with several responsibilities, all centred around managing the import and export of goods to and from Nigeria.
Under which government did Nigeria get the GSM?
The phrase “Obasanjo’s internet” is already a dead giveaway; the Global System for Mobile Telecommunication (GSM) officially came to Nigeria in 2001 after former President Olusegun Obasanjo granted two communication giants a Digital Mobile License (DML) to begin operation.
Which of the following is Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy?
It’s Bosun Tijani. Also known for being one of Tinubu’s young appointees, Tijani was appointed minister in 2023. Before then, he worked in the tech industry and was a pioneer in the African startup ecosystem.
Who is the current governor of Anambra State?
It’s Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Following his election victory, he was sworn in as governor of Anambra State in 2022. Before then, he worked with several global financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the African Development Bank (ADB), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). He was also a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Which ex-Nigerian Governor was caught on camera stuffing money into his clothes?
It’s Abdullahi Ganduje. In 2017, while he was still the Governor of Kano State, Ganduje was caught on camera stuffing wads of American dollars in his babanriga dress.
The video, which was released by online-based Daily Nigerian, was aimed at exposing Ganduje’s alleged penchant for collecting bribes. Though he alleged that the video was doctored, Premium Times, through its graphics experts, confirmed the authenticity of the video.
Which of the following ethnic groups is found in Northern Nigeria?
It’s the Nupe ethnic group, found mainly in North Central Nigeria.
In which state is the University of Nigeria located?
The University of Nigeria is located in Nsukka, Enugu State.
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