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• The first African to serve as the secretary –General of the United Nations
was A. Emeka Anyaoku B. Kofi Anan C. Trygeve Lied.
D.Boutros Boutros Ghali
• Nigeria’s Vice during the Second Republic was A. Dr Alex Ekwueme B.
Dr. Chuba Okadigbo C. Dr. Nnamdi Akikiwe d. Chief Emeka Ojukwu
• Which of these African countries is referred to as the cradle of civilization
A. Algeria B Egypt C. Zimbabwe D. Ghana
• The Commonwealth is an organisation comprising formerly under the rule
of A. France B. Germany C. Italy D. Britain
• The Headquarters of United Nations is located in A. London B. Paris C.
New York D. Tokyo
• The West African Pilot was an important newspaper published by A.
Nnamdi Azikiwe B. Herbert Macaulay C. Obafemi Awolowo D.Babatunde
Ajose
• Which of these was known for its export of high quality leather products in
the period of trans-sahara trade ? A. Gao B. Niani C. Kano D.Njinu
With which of these Hausa States was Queen Amina Associated? A. Kano B.
Katsina C. Daura D. Zaria
• Uthman Dan Fodio who established the Sokoto Caliphate was an A. Hausa
B. Tiv C. Fulani D. Kanuri
• Nigeria became a republic in the year A. 1963 B. 1960 C. 1961
D. 1976
• Nigeria was amalgamated by Lord Lugard in A. 1900 B. 1906
C. 1910 D.1914
12. The strongest military power in nineteenth-century Yorubaland was
A. Ijaye B. Ibadan C. Ife D. Ijebu
13. The Charter of the Royal Niger Company was revoked in A. 1879
B.1899 C. 1886 D. 1882
14. Which of these groups in central Nigeria had centralized government?
A. Chanba B. Angas C. Ankwe D. Nupe
15. The party that led the protest against the Richard Constitution was
A. NYM B.NNDP C.AG D. NCNC
16. All these were famous for Bronze-casting except A. Igbo Ukwu B, Ife
C. Nok D. Benin
17. The Mythical of the Nupe was A. Esigie B. Tsoede C. Bawo
D. Baganda
18. The Bayajidda legend is associated with the founding of the A. Gala
B. Hausa C. Songhai Empire D. Borgawa kingdoms
19. The first political party in Nigeria was A. National Council of Nigerian
citizens B. Nigeria National Democratic Party C. Nigeria Republic
Party D, National Democratic Convention
20. With the partitioning of Africa, Germany claimed A. Gambia B. Togo
C. Nigeria D. Algeria
21. The major items from Western Sudan in the Trans-Sahara trade were
A. Pepper and salt B. Cowries and beads C. Gold and slaves
D. Horses and oil
22. Which of these rulers did not experience deportation by the British?
A. Ovonramwen B. Akitoye C. Jaja D. Nana
23. The Lagos colony was merged with the protectorate of southern Nigeria in
A. 1900 B. 1906 C.1912 D.1914
24. Which of the following was not a French territory during colonial rule?
A. Mali B. Gambia C. Senegal D. Ivory Coast
25. The Interim National Government in Nigeria was headed by
A. M. K.O. Abiola B. Babagana Kingibe C. Ernest Shonekan D. Sanni
Abacha
26. Swahili is associated with the A. Mediterranean Coast B. Atlantic Coast
C. East African Coast D. South African Coast
27. Who cede Lagos to the British in 1861? A. Aremu B. Dosumu C.
Akitoye D. Kosoko
28. Muhammed Ali assumed political control in Egypt in the year A. 1805
B.1811 C. 1801 D. 1807
29. The Mau Mau rebellion was a nationalist struggle in A. Kenya
B. Tanzania C. Uganda D. Rwanda
30 The Golden Stool was the national symbol of the A. Malinke B. Soninke
C. Asante D. Fon
31. Nana of Itskiri and Jaja of Opobo were deposed by the British because A.
they welcomed the Portuguese B. They fought each other with
firearms C. they opposed British interference D. They were distant
relations
32. The Aba Women’s Riot of 1929 was A. Directed against Male chauvinism
in the society B. reaction against the policy of British indirect
Rule
C. A clamour for female education D. An agitation against government
insensitivity to rising maternal deaths
33. Which of these Yoruba groups offered armed resistance against British
Conquest?
A. The Ijebu B. The Ijesa C. The Ekiti D. The
Ife
34. The West African Students Union (WASU) was founded by A. Marcus
Garvey B. William Du Bois C. Ladipo Solanke D. Nana Ofori
Atta
35. Dahomey was freed of Oyo control in the Nineteenth century by king
A. Agaja B. Benhazin C. Wegbaja D. Gezo
36. Which of the following were administered by the League of Nations as
Mandated territories after World War I? A. Togo and Cameroon
B. Botswana and Eritea C. Ghana and Mali D. Sierra-Leone and
Liberia
37. The Jamaican born Negro who fought against racial discrimination by
whites in America and Africa was A. Hepre Carr B. Amilcar Cabral C.
Marcus Garvey
38. The Egba of Abeokuta came to settle in their present location in about
the year A.1830 B. 1835 C. 1820 D.1825
39. The traditional occupation of the people of Akwa was A. Brass making
B. Salt making C. Soap making D. Iron making
40. The Commission of enquiry that was appointed to examine the fears of
minorities in Nigeria on eve of independence was the
A. Ashby Commission B. Willink Commission C. Ward-Price
Commission D. Butcher Commission
41. The two British explorers who found that the Nile took its source from
Lake Victoria were A. Grant and Speke B. Burton and Livingstone C.
Johnson and Mackinon D. The Lander Brothers
42. Ghana Empire attained the peak of its glory in which century? A. Tenth
B. Eleventh C. North D. Eight
43. The Almoravid inflicted a crushing defeat on Ghana in Year A. 1054
B. 1087 C. 1069 D. 1076
44. Which of these was described as the “SHIP OF THE DESERT”? A. The
Horse B. The Donkey C. The Cow D. The Camel
45. The governor of the western region who died in a military coup with the
visiting Head of States in 1966 was A. Lt. Col. B.S. Dimka B.Col.
Shittu Alao C. Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi D. Col. Ibrahim Taiwo
46. The legitimate commerce introduced in the nineteen century mainly
involved A. Trade in Agricultural products B. Trade in animal
products C. Slave barter D. domestic trade
47. Which of these were the belligerents in the battle of Adowa? A. Ethiopia
and Italy B. Sudan and Egypt C. Sudan and France D. Egypt and
Ethiopia
48. Which was the general purpose of currency in Pre-colonial Nigeria? A.
Cloth B. Salt C. Copper D. Cowry
49. During the trans-Sahara traders moved in large numbers called A. Gangs
B. Groups C. Caravans D. Associations
50. Which of these was not a French colony? A. Mali B. Gambia C. Senegal
D. Ivory Coast
51. The British abolished the Slave Trade in the year A.1809 B.1814
C.1821
52. King Ajaga of Dahomey reigned during the A. Sixteenth century
B. Seventieth century C. Eighteenth century D. Nineteenth century
53. The famous oracle in pre-colonial Aro Chukwu was A. Zamfara
B. Kano C. Ibinu Ukpabi D. Ekine D. Amavanabo
54. Which of these was among the Hausa Banza States? A. Zamfara B.
Rano C. Gabir D. Biram
55. Lagos Colony was merged with the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria in
A.1900 B. 1906 C. 1912 D. 1914
56. The largest lake in Africa is A. Lake Victoria B. Lake Nyos C. Lake
Chad D. Lake Volta
57. J.E. Casely Hayford was an early twentieth-century nationalist from A.
Sierra Leone B. Liberia C. The Gold Coast D. Gambia
58. The Portuguese search for an alternate route to India was accomplished
during A. Sixteenth Century B. Fourteenth Century C. Thirteenth
Century D. Fifteenth Century
59. The Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was established on A. 1st January
1900 B.1st October 1906 C.6th May1904 D. 1st October 1914
60. The leading Hausa State on the eve of the Sokoto Jihad was A. Kano
B. Katsina C. Gobir D. Zamfara
61. Which of the following constitutions was promulgated in 1946?
A. Clifford constitution B. Richards Constitution C. Macpherson
Constitution D. Lyttleton Constitution
62. Which of these did not participate in the Trans-Atlantic trade? A. Calabar
B. Bonny C. Badagry D. Enugu
63. Which of these Nigerian political parties was formed in 1923 A. AG B.
NCNC C. NPN D. NNDP
64. The Nigerian Civil war started in A.1966 B. 1967 C.1970 D.1968
65. The Treaty setting up the Economic Community of West States
(ECOWAS) was signed in A.1972 B. 1973 C. 1974 D.1975
66. He was the leader of opposition in Nigeria‘s first Republic A. Nnamdi
Azikiwe B. Ernest Sonekan C. Obafemi Awolowo D. Anthony
Enahoro
67. Which of these political parties did not contest Nigeria General election?
A. NPP B.NPN C.GNPP D. NEPU
68. Who made the statement “Nigeria is a mere geographical person?
A. Obafemi Awolowo B. Chinua Achebe C. Tafawa Balewa D. Nnamdi
Azikiwe
69. By the new electoral time table recently by INEC Governorship Elections
was held in Nigeria on A. January 8, 2011 B. January 15, 2011
C. January 22, 2011 D. January 29, 2011
70. How many Commercial Banks are there presently in Nigeria? A. 25 B.
23 C.24 D. 30
71. Who among these has never been the president of Nigeria senate A. Dr.
Iyorchia Ayu B. Chuba Okadigbo C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Chief Edwin Ume-Ezoke
72. Fulfulde is associates with the A. Hausa B. Efik C. Fulani D. Tiv
73. Who is the Governor of Nasarawa State A. Jona Jang B. Patrick
Yakowa C. Ibrahim Shekarau D. Aliyu Akwe Doma
74. The first person to develop atomic bomb was A. Albert Einstein
B. Charles Dr. Gaulle C. Thomas Jefferson D. T.S. Elliot E. Plato
75. The process by which the people in a country are given an opportunity to
elect, choose of eject new government is known as A. Referendum B.
Plebiscite C. Election D. Ratification E. None of the above
76. In which continent in Mount Everest A. Asia B. North America C.
South America D. Africa E. Europe
77. Which of these people is not in explorer? A. Vasco Da Gamas
B. Christopher Columbus C. Ferdinand Magelian D.David
Livingstone E. None of the above
78. Which of these regimes once abolished the state ministries of local
government in the country?
A. Murtala Regime B. Shagari Regime C. Obasanjo Regime
D. Babaginda Regime E. Abacha Regime
79. Local government councils in Nigeria are healed by A. Mayors
B. Traditional rulers C. Chairman D. Commissioners
E. Councillors
80. Under the present local government system in Nigeria, local councillors
got the bulk of the financiers from A. Rates and hues B. Donations
and loans C. Federation account D. Federal Government E. State
Governments
81. Which of these laws to make a Unitary State A. Decree 34 of 1966 B.
Decree 34 of 1963 C. Decree 34 of 1960 D. Decree 34 of 1975 E.
Decree 30 of 1970
82. The only person who is above the law of Nigeria is A. The President B.
The Chief Justice C. The Chief of Army Staff D. All of the above
E. None of the above
83. Under the 1999 constitution of Nigeria, one of the following is not in the
success to the president of the country A. The Vice-President B. The
Senate President C. Secretary to the Governor of the Federation D.
The Speakers of the House of Representative E. The Chief Justice of
the Federation
84. Under the 1999 constitution of Nigeria, if the President of the country
becomes incapacitated in office A. The Vice President
immediately sworn in as president B. The Senate President C.
The Chief Justice of the Federation D. The Attorney-General
85. Which of these continents is the coldest in the world? A. Asia B. Africa
C. Antarctic D. Europe E. America
86. What is the name of the worlds highest mountain A. Mount Kilimanjaro
B. Mount Everest C. Mount Cameroun D. Mountain Nikoyo
E. None of the above
87. What name is the Parliament of Nigeria called A. House of representative
B. Senate C. State House of Assembly D. National Assembly E. All
of the above
88. The parliament of the United States of America is called
A. House of Parliament B. National Assembly C. Congress D. Assembly
of Lawmakers E. None of Above
89. Cote d’Ivoire is formerly known as A. Yamassokou B. Ivory Coast
C. Gold Coast D. Rhode Coast E. Diamond Haven
90. The process of preservation, protection and wise of natural resources is
called A. Fermentation B. Preservation C. Conservation D. Ecology
E. Zoning
100. A lowland between two hills is called A. Island B. Valley C. Plateau D.
Lake E. Mountain
101. Which of these animals is not a member of dog family A. Jackal B.
German Shepherd C. Tiger D. Yorkshire terrier E. Rottweiler
102.The process in which the food we eat is broke down into substance that
can be used by the body is called A. Digestion B. Circulation C. Tissue
D. Respiration E. Excretion
103. A frightening dream is called A. Blush B. Nightmare C. Night
Anguish D. Night Fear E. None of the above
104. Which of these is not a type of eagle? A. Short Toes B. Booted
C. Bonelli D. All of the above E. None of the above
105. What was the former name of present Zimbabwe A. Rhodesia
B. Yamashoma C. Orange Republic D. Brazzaviles E. Oceania
106. A system of government based on the ideological belief of equality of
people and concentration of national resources in the hands of the state
is called
A. Fanaticism B. Egalitarianism C. Communism D. Democracy
E. Utopianism
107. The president of Nigeria is elected to a term of office for A. 5years
B.4 years C. 2 years D. 6 Years E.7 years
108. In presidential system of government the ministers are A. Collective
responsible to the National Assembly B. Individual responsible to the
National Assembly A. Individual responsible to the National Assembly
B. Individual responsibility to the President C. Individual
responsibility to the President D. Individual responsibility to the people
E. None of the above
109. Under the Presidential system of government, ministers are A. Appointed
from amongst the members of the legislature B. Appointed by the
president subject to confirmation by the legislature C.
Nominated by the legislature and Announces to the president D.
Elected by the legislature from amongst the electorate.
110. Which of these constitutions first recognised local governments as a third
tier of government in Nigeria? A 1960 Constitution B.1963 Constitution
C. 1980 Constitution E.1979 Constitution
111. The equivalent of a minister at the local government level is the A. Local
Government Treasurer B. Secretary to the local government C.
Executive Chairman D. Supervisory councillor E. Department
Head of Personnel
112. The civil war in Nigeria was fought between A. Nigeria and Eastern
Region B. Eastern Region and Northern Region C. Northern Region and
South-South D. Northern Region and the Nigeria Delta E. Nigeria and
the Niger Delta
113. The civil war in Nigeria lasted approximately A. One year B. Two
years C. Three years D. Five year
114. The Third Republic was headed between August and December 1993 by
A. Military Head of State B. Civilian Head of States C. An Elected
Head of State D. An Appointed Head of State E. A Ceremonial
Head of State
115. Civil War in Nigeria was fought between A. Nigeria and Eastern
Region B. Eastern Region and Northern Region C. Northern Region and
South –South D. Northern Region and the Niger Delta E. Nigeria
and the Niger Delta
116. One of the following was Nigeria’s Head of State during the Civil War
General
A. Yakubu Gowon B. General Aguyi Ironsi C.General
Benjamin Adekunle D. General Olusegun Obasanjo E. General Murtala
Mohammed
117. Fascism was once the officially ideology, in one of these country A.
Greece B. Russia C. China D. Italy E. Switzerland
118. Which of these countries practiced socialism? A. Russia B. France
C. Soviet Union D. USA E. UK
119. Nazism was an ideology of A. Extreme nationalism once practiced in
Germany B. National Liberation once practiced in China E. Islamic
fundamental once practiced in Iraq
120. One of the following is not in Eastern Europe A. Serbia B. Russia
C. Hungary D. Sweden E. Slovakia
121. One of the following was not the leader of a communist country
A. Jose Broz Tito B. Vladimir Liyeh Lenin C. Fidel Castro
D. Kin II Jing E. Leon Trosky
122. The Igbo ethnic group is not indigenous to one of the following state of
Nigeria. A. Enugu B. Delta C. Ebonyi D. Akwa Ibom
E. Abia
123. One of the following is not a majority ethnic group in Nigeria A. Yoruba
 B. Igbo C. Urhobo D. Hausa e. None of the Above
124. The legislature in the various states of the country is called the
A. House of State B. Council of state C. House of Representative
D. House of Assembly E. State of House
125. A bill becomes law only when it has been A. debated and passed by the
parliament B. debated but not passed by the parliament C passed
but not debated by the parliament D. Signed by the president before
being passed by the parliament E. Signed by the president after being
passed by the parliament
126. The Nigeria civil service was first regionalised by the A. Independence
Constitution B. Republican Constitution C. Richards
Constitution D. Littleton Constitution E. Clifford Constitution
127. The legislative organ of the federal government in the first Republic was
A. Legislative Assembly B. National Assembly C. Parliament D. Federal
House E. National house
128. In the first republic, a major problems of Nigeria’s federalism was A.
Military intervention B. Politicization of the military C. lopsided civil
service D. ethnic politics E. Dependent judiciary
129. The following election was conducted through the option A – 4 voting
system A. 1993 presidential election B. 1999 presidential election C.
1993 governorship election d. 1999 governorship election ee. 11997
local government election.
130. The June 12 presidential election was conducted by the A. National
Electoral commission of Nigeria B.National Electoral Commission C,
Independent National Electoral Commission D. Federal Electoral
Commission e. Nigerian Electoral Commission
131. Which of the following is the same as option A- 4 voting system A. Open
Ballot system B. Modified open - ballot system C.Open –secret
ballot system D. Secret – Ballot system E. Modified secret – ballot
system
132. Deregulation policy in Nigeria mean: A Looting of government business
by private investors B. Removing of government from the economic
sector D. Policy of Government regularization of business E. The
regularization of government in the economic sector
133. The privatization policy in Nigeria is aimed at achieving A.Probity in
government offices B. Efficiency in the economic sector C.
Private control of government D. Government control of the private
sector E. Private sharing of government revenues
134. Which of these republic adopted a two-party system? A First Republic B.
Second Republic C. Third Republic D. Fourth Republic E. Fifth
republic
135. Which of these 2nd republic parties did not control a state government?
A NPP B. GNPP C.PRP D.UPN E. NAP
136. Which of these two parties formed the ruling alliances in the 2 nd
Republic? A. NPN & GNPP B NPP & NPP C. NPN & PRP
D.NPN& UPN E.NPN& NAP
137. The following has not been a senate president in Nigeria A. Nnamdi
Azikiwe B. Nwafor Orizu Edwin C. Ume –Ezeoke D.Chuba
Okadigbo E. Evans Enwerem
138. Which of these refer to the alliance of parties that opposed the NPN in the
second republic A. PPP B. PPA C. UPN D. UPGA E. APGA
139. In how many states did the ANPP win the gubernatorial elections?
A. 2 states B. 3 States C. 4 States D. 5 States E. 6 States
140. Which of these most championed the struggle for a return to civilian rule
in the country. A. Ethnic nationality association B. workers union C.
church group D. civil service group
141. Oil producing communities are demanding for increase in which of these
revenue allocation principles A. resource control B. Niger delta C.
Derivation D. Mineral resources
142. The 1999 constitution guarantees what proceeds from all revenue to the
producing states? A. 25% B. 13.5% C. 13% D. 15% E.
35%
143. The federal account is shared adjoin the following A. Tiers of
government B. The people C. The Masses D. Organ of government
E. Functionalities and the government
144. Which of these principles of revenue allocation will favour a state like
Lagos?
A. land mass B. number of buildings C. Population
D. Derivation E. Number of businessmen
145. Which of these revenue allocation principles will greatly favour Adamawa
State over Imo State?
A. Population B. Land mass C. Derivation D. Number of
Schools E. Number of voters
146. The 1979 constitution vested the residual powers in the A. Federal
Government B. State government C. Local government D.
National assembly E. Federal Executive Council
147. Which of these was the president of the country in the 3rd Republic A.
Shehu B. Ibrahim Babaginda C. Olusegun Obasanjo D. Sanni Abacha
E. Musa Y’Adua
148. All these constitutions were republican except A. 1960 B. 1963
C.1999 D. 1989
149. In a presidential system of Government the Executive checks the
legislative through A. Executive Power B. Executive order
C. Executive Review D. Veto Power E. Mandate Power
150. A Nigeria music duo recently won the USS in Africa Music Award in
which country did the Award ceremony take place? A. South Africa
B. Mauritus C. Senegal D. Burkina Faso E. Kenya
151. In April/May 2010________________________ disrupted international flight
schedules in Europe what is responsible for this disruption A. Quitter
 birds B. Flight velocity wind C. Volcanic ash cloud D. Terror alert E.
worker strike
152. On which day in 2010 was Goodluck Ebele Jonathan sworn in as
president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? A. May B. May 5 C.
May 6 D. May 7 e. May 8
153. The two significant gases associated with the depletion of the ozonic layer
and climate change are A. carbondioxide & carbon monoxide B. carbon
dioxide & sulphur dioxide C. carbon monoxide & sulphur and sulphur
dioxide E. carbon monoxide & sulphuric acid
154. Which team won the English premier league on 9 th May 2010? A.
Chelsea B. Arsenal C. Manchester D. Manchester city D.
Blackburn rovers
155. AGOA is an American initiative to promote trade relations between it and
A. Arab countries B. ECOWAS countries C. commonwealth
countries D. African countries E. Asian countries
156. The two best illustrations of the ideas of “failed states” in Africa are A. DR
Congo & Somalia B. Sudan & Guinea Bissau D. Somalia & Zimbawe
D. Chad & Sudan
157. The celebrated Nigeria literary icon Engr. TM Aluko who passed away
recently was the author of one these books A. Pride and prejudice B.
Our husband has gone mad C. One machete one man D. One man
one wife E. Things fall apart
158. Which of these was recently de-classified as a planet? A. Pluto
B. Mars C. Venus D. Mercury E. Jupiter
159. The longest serving Nigerian Head of State is A. Gen. Ibrahim Babaginda
B. Chief O. Obasanjo C. Gen. Yakubu Gowon
D. Gen. Sanni Abacha
160. The ultimate loyalty of the Nigerian armed forces is to A. The political
party in power B. Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff C. The President
 Commander in Chief D. The Government E. The people through their
constitution.
161. The term the fourth of the realm refers to A. Real estate firms
B. Journalist C. National Assembly members D. Political
activities E. Lawyers
162. Chief Jerome Udoji who passed away recently made the affable Udoji
Awards in what year A. 1971 B.1972 C.1973 D. 1974
163. The new television station advertised as Nigeria’s CN is A. CNN Nigeria
B. CNN/NN24 C. NN24 D. NN24/CNN E. AIT/CNN
164. Two critical Green House Gases associated with the dependent of the
ozone layer and climate change are A. Carbondioxide & Methane
B. Sulphur & Carbon C. Carbondioxide & Sulphuric acid D. Volcanic
ash and Methane E. All of the above
165. The three political parties that contested the recently concluded UK
elections are A. Labour, Conservative & Independent B.Labour,
Liberals & Democrats C. Liberal Democratic, Labour & Conservative
166. Which of these electoral lessons can Nigerian learn from the just
concluded UK elections? A. Campaigns were issued-based B. No news
about rigging C. No presence of armed Police/military personnel in the
street on polling day D. No congratulatory visits to the new prime
minister by interest groups E. All of the above
167. ____________________ is not one of the five permanent members of the
United Nations Security Council A. China B. USA C. Russia
D. UK E. Brazil
168. IBRD later become known as A. United Nations B. International
Finance Corporation C. World Bank D. American Revenue Bank
169. In geometry, it is a fundamental principle that the shortest distance
between any two points is a/an A. Diagonal line B. Straight line
C. Hraginary line D. Equidistant line E. None of these
170. The branch of science that studies cerebral process such as thinking
remembering and forgetting is called A. Pathology B. Psychiatry
C. Psychology D. Psychotherapy E. Medicine
171. One of these is not a measure of the rate of growth of the economy of a
country A. GDP B. GDP/Capita C. Balance of payment
D. Distributive Equity E. None of these
172. Which of these authors wrote the book “How Europe Underdeveloped
Africa? A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe B. Dr. Kwame Osagifo Nkrumah
C. Basil Davidson D. Wole Soyinka E. Walter Rodney
173. At the apex of the hierarchy of Nigerian courts sits the A. Magistrate
Court B. High Court C. Court of Appeal D. INEC E.
Supreme Court
174. Which of the following refers to a female graduate of a university?
A. Alumna B. Alumus C. Alumae D. None of the above D. All of the
above
175. Which of the following refers to the owners of a company? A. Stock
brokers B. Stakeholders C. Shareholders D. Directors
E. Beneficiaries
176. Which of the following is the troubled region of Sudan? A. Dafur
B. Dagfur C. Daefur D. Dasfur
177. Which of the following once served as the Administrative Headquarters of
Nigeria?
A. Badagry B. Kaduna C. Asaba D. Lokoja
178. Who among the following is the current Secretary General of the United
Nations A. Butru Butrus Ghali B. Kurt Wadheim C. Kofi Anan
D. Ban Ki Moon E. None of the above
179. One of the figures is the current president of South Africa A.Abel
Muzorewa B. Desmond Tutu C. Nelson Mandela D. Thabo Mbeki
E. Jacob Zuma
180. The 2006 population census put the population of Nigeria at
A.135million B.139million C.140million D.145million
 E.150million
181. Which of these continents has a black aboriginal population? A. Europe
B. North America C. Oceania D. South America E. None of the above
182. Who among the following was in the last British Governor General before
independence in 1960? A. Lord Lugard B. John Macpherson
C. Donald Cameron D. James Robertson E. None of the above
183. One of the following makes the Africa Continent unique among the
countries of the world A. Not more than 5 international languages are
spoken across Africa B. The only continent jointly crossed by the
prime meridian and the equator C. It has the tallest mountains in the
world D. It has the largest population in the world
184. A major environmental unfriendly source of energy that is currently
being heavily relied upon by China and the USA A. Carbon B. Crude oil
C. Hydro-power D. Wind energy E. Solar energy
185. UNHCR is an arm of United Nations which is incharge of
A. Irrigation of Agriculture lands B. Materials health programmes
C. Refugees matters D. Controls of rhinderpast E. control of
international terrorism
186. Which of the following countries leads Africa in tourism economy? A.
Nigeria B. Egypt C. Sudan D. South Africa
187. The APEX body at the global level which oversees the affairs of tourism is
A. United Nations High Commission for Tourism B. United Tourism
Organisation C. Associated of International Travel Agents D.
International Tourism Agency
188. Which of these countries is Nigeria’s Biggest Trading Partners? A. United
Kingdom B. Western Germany c. Japan D. United States of America
189. The United States of America, United Kingdom and Germany fall into
which category of countries A. Middle-income nations B. low income
nations C. high income nations D. developing nations
190. World Trade Organisation was established in A. 1980 B. 1995 C. 1944
D. 1948
191. From which of the following did swine fly originate? A. Iran b. Brazil C.
Mexico D. Venezuela E. None of the above
192. Who among the following is the current secretary-general of the United
Nations? A. Kofi Annan B. Boutrus Gali C. Emeka Anyaoku D. António
Guterres,
193. Who among the following is the Nolly-wood actress recently jailed for
manslaughters? A. Grace Amah B. Stella Damasus C. Ibinabo
Fiberesima D. Stephenie Okereke E. Gloria Norbert Young
194. Which of these groups of countries has its members in the ECOWAS?
A. Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Gambia and Libya B. Nigeria, Ghana .
Gambia and Botswana C. Cameroun, Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia D. Ghana,
Benin, Gambia and Senegal
195. There are about __________________ languages in the world A. 500
B. 1000 C. 3000 D. 4000
196. Of the world’s total languages, Africa has how many A. 1500 B. 2000
C. 3000 D. 4000
197. The acronym TRANSCORP Stands for A. Transnational Corporations of
Nigeria B. Transnational Corporation of Nigerians
198. The full name of the current executive chairman of EFCC in Nigeria is
A. Mrs Farida Waziri B. Mrs Ajoke Adebayo C. Mr. Ibrahim Lamode
D MR. IBRAHIM MUSTAFA MAGU
199. The current NAFDAC Director-General is A. Prof. Dora Akunyili B.
Dr. Ojerinde Ayo C. Dr. Phil Orhili D. Mrs Yetunde Oni
199. How many countries are in Africa’s A. 50 B. 65 C. 48 D. 55
200. African Union (AU) was founded on A. July 10, 2002 B. May 26, 2001
C. July 9, 2003 D. July 9, 2002
201. The current chairman of ECOWAS is A. Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. Jacob
Zuma C. Alassane Quattara D. Attah Mills
123. The Dean of Unilag SPGS is A. Prof. Asika B. Prof. Obinna Chukwu
C. Prof. Rahamon Bello D Prof Solomon Akinboye
124. The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG is A. Prof Bello Lawal B. Prof. Rahamon
Bello C. Prof. Suleimon Akande D. Prof. Tunde Adeboye
124. Who among the following was the last British Governor-General before
the independence of Nigeria? A. Sir James Robertson B. Sir John
Macpherson C. Sir Lord Lugard D. Sir Donald Cameroon
125. In which year was the last census held in Nigeria? A. 2007 B.2005
C.2000 D. 2006 E. None of the above
126. OPEC was founded by the following countries except A. Venezuela
B. South Arabia C. Angola D. Iran
127. The Nigerian Health Sector is characterized by A. Persistent under
funding of medical research b. Inadequate storage of drugs C.
inadequate procurement of drugs D. All of the above
128. One of the major characteristics of slum and blighted area is A. High
employment opportunities B. High social status C. High poverty D.
High political awareness
129. The acronym for the latest attempt by the Lagos State Government at
easing road traffic flow within the metropolis is the A. LAMATA B. UMTP
C. LASEPA D. BRT
130. Which of the following does not characterize a developing country A. Low
productivity B. low human capital formation C. Low population
dependency burden D. under-utilization of labour
131. The education decree No. 7 of 1992 stipulates that all companies
operating in Nigeria with a minimum of 100 employees are require to
contribute ___ percent of their pre-tax earnings to the education tax fund
A. 5% B. 2% C. 1% D. 10%
132. In the national health system, the general hospital is categorised as a
________ faculty A Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. None of the
above
133. Which of these countries is not likely to have a boundary disputes with
Nigeria? A. Togo B. Chad C. Cameroon D. Niger
134. Going by the trend of their population growth which of the following
countries may be expected to promote pro-natalist policies A. Denmark
and France B. Nigeria and Cameroon C. Czech and Romania A. All of the
above
135. Which of the following may be validly classified as an element in a
country’s cultural assets? A. Its languages B. Its forest resource C. Its
ocean resources D. All of the above
136. Going by the size of their landmass, the following countries are bigger
than Nigeria A. Cameroun, Morocco an Central African Republic
B. Kenya Republic C. Sudan, Togo and Algeria D. Algeria, Libya and
Sudan
137. Which of the following countries was not colonized by Britain but a
member of Commonwealth? A. Togo B. Ghana C. The USA
D. Mozambique E. Libya
138. Which of the following sets of Islands is entirely on the Indian Ocean?
A. Cape Verde, Sao tome and principe B. Seychelles and Comoros
Island B. Equatorial Guinea and Mayotte D. All of the above
139. The first political party in Nigeria was formed in A. 1914 B. 1919
C. 1920 D. 1922
140. The of the following African leaders was not caught by the opinion of a
night syndrome A. Omar Bongo B. Hosni Mubarak C. Paul Brya
D. Nelson Mandela
141. One of these sets of African countries has not witnessed a military coup
A. Mali and South Africa B. Cameroun and Ghana C. Egypt and South
Africa d. Mozambique and Cameroun D. Cameroun and South Africa
142.The civil war in one of these African countries was accomplished by
genocide in 1994 A. Rwanda B. Congo D.R. C. Somalia D. None of the
above
143. The Beijing Declaration on gender equality, population known as the
Affirmative was proclaimed in China in A. 1995 B. 1985 C. 2000
D. 1977
144. The first woman to be elected president of an African country was in A.
Botswana B. Liberia C. Zambia D. Tunisia
145. Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) was initially colonised to
one of these European countries A. Britain B. Portugal C. France D.
Belgium
146. Tanganuika is said to be the present day ____________ A. Tunisia
B. Angola C. Uganda D. Tanzania
147. The country called southern Rhodesia under the Colonial period is now
known as A. Zambia B. Zimbabwe c. Lesotho D. Namibia
148. One of these countries is not a member of ECOWAS A. Nigeria
B. Mali C. Liberia D. Cameroun
149. The first black African secretary general of the United Nation (UNO) is
A. Kofi Anan B. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari C. Diallo Telly D. Boutros-
Boutus Gali
150. Yankari Game Reserve is located in A. Plateau State B. Nasarawa State
C. Gombe State D. Bauchi State
151. Among the ancient settlement. Tigris and Euphrates valley is found in A.
Babylonia B. Mesopotamia C. Andalusia D. Mauritania
152. Yangtze is a river found in A. Japan B. Korea C. Taiwan D. China
153. The founder of the Geometric Machine Corporation and a constitution to
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is A. Njoku Obi B. Philip
Emegwali C. Bill Gate D. Bartholomew Nnaji E. Chike Obi
154. The Nigerian scientist whose name appears in the history book of
internet is Owerri Ovadje B. Philip Emegwali C. Henrietta Ukwu
D. Bartholome Nnaji
155. One of the following political parties did not participate in the 1959
Federal elections A. Action Group B. NCNC C. NPC D. NNDP
156. The nationality of the current united nation secretary-general is A.
Ghanaian B. Ivorieri C. Cameroonian D. Egyptian E. Portugal
157. The modern global system came in existence in A. 1945 B. 1942
C. 1942 D. 1919 E. 1884
158. The vice president of Nigeria in the second republic was A. All Shehu
Shagari B. Dr. Joseph Wayas C. Chief Falae D. Dr. Alex Ekwueme
159. Major general Yakubu Gowon became Nigeria’s head of state one A. July
15, 1966 B. July 29, 1966 C. July 30, 1967 D. July 30, 1966
160. Nigeria is made of _________ local government A. 362 B. 774 C. 815
D. 360
161. The highest policy making body during Buhari Administration in Nigeria
was A. Provisional Ruling council B. Supreme military council C.
Armed
forces ruling council D. Joint Armed Forces ruling council
162. The chairman of National Electoral Commission (NEC) between 1991 and
1993 was A. Prof. Humphrey Nwosu B. Pro. Emeh Awa C. Justice
Michael Ani D. Justice Ovie Whisky E. Prof. Jerry Gana
163. The first general election in Nigeria took place in A. 1959 B. 1954 C.
1960 D. 1964
164. Naira and kobo currency was introduced in Nigeria in A. 1970 B. 1973
C. 1972 D. 1960
165. The Nigeria Youth Service Corps scheme was introduced in A. May 23,
1974 B. May 25, 1973 C. January 21, 1975 D. May 23, 1973
166. The headquarters of African Union (AU) is in A. Lagos B. Abuja C.
Johannesburg D. India C. Cairo E. Addis Ababa
167. The former official newspaper owned by the federal government of Nigeria
is A. Concord B. The Guardian C. Nigeria Tribune D. Daily Times
E The Punch
168. The First All African games was held in A. Nigeria B. Tanzania C. Niger
Republic D. Nigeria E. Congo
169. The 12th All African Cup of Nations was won by A. Super Eagles of
Nigeria B. Black Stars of Ghana C. the Hafia of Guinea D. The National
Team of Algeria E. The National team of Egypt
170. Nigeria was ruled by the British Government for ________ years A. 19
B. 109 C. 129 D. 99 E. 100
171. The first independent country in West Africa is A. Nigeria B. Ghana
C. Liberia D. Senegal D. The Gambia
172. The Nigeria Motto was A. Unity and Faith B. Peace and progress C.
Liberia D. Senegal D. the Gambia
173. The first airplane was sighted in Nigeria in A. 1960 Lagos B. 1909
Kaduna C. 1901 Calabar D. 1925 Kano
174. The Bible was first read in Abeokuta in A. 1909 B. 1961 C. 1975 D.
1843 E. 1810
175. Which of these state is popular for wood carving in Nigeria A. Imo State
B. Edo State C. Benue State D. Lagos State E. Kaduna State
176. Petroleum is for Nigeria as ____________ is for South Africa A. Coal B. Tin
C. Silver D. Diamond E. Gold
177. The famous dam in Ghana is A. Volta dam B. Kamji dam C. Asawaan
dam D. Lobi dam E. Accra dam
178. The longest river in the world is A. River Nile B. River Niger
C. River Congo D. River Zambezi
179. The hottest desert in the world is A. Amazon desert B. Kelahari Desert
C. Har Desert D. Ahaggar Desert E. Sahara Desert
180. The first indigenous inspector-general of Police was A. Mr Duncan
B. Mr Louis Edet C. Mr. Okiro D. Mr. Etion Inygang E. Mr.
Adenusi
181. The largest ocean in the world is A. Indian Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean
182. The African Development Bank (ADB) of the African Union is located in
A. Lome B. Abuja C. Addis Ababa D. Algeria E. Abidjan
183. An English man associated with notorious slave trade is A. John
Hawkins B. Clarkson C. Wiberforce D. Abraham Lincoln E. Booker
T. Washington
184. Decrees and Edicts are issued by the A. Armed force B. Native courts
C. Magistrate court D. House of Assembly
185. The Nigeria motto is A. Liberty and Service B. Unity and Faith
 C. Peace and Progress D. Unity and progress E. All of the above
186. Which of the following is NOT a statutory function of Arts embassy
A. Espionage B. Welfare of her citizens C. Issuance of Visa
D. Collection information
187. President Obama is the ____________________ president in the United
States A. 40th B. 44th C. 41st D. 42nd
188. Pope Francis is the ____________________ pope in the history of palpacy
A. 216th B. 210th C. 200th D. 42nd
189. The oldest force established in Nigeria is A. Army B. Police C. Navy D.
Air force
190. In what year was Nigerian Army established A. 1930 B. 1963
C. 1956 D. 1932
191.In what year was Osama Bin Laden killed? A April 22, 2011
B. April 22, 2011 C. 2nd May 2011 D. 2nd May, 2012
192. The Soviet Union was dissolved by the United States in
A. 1992 B. 1991 C. 1990 D. 1932
193. The first great economic depression occurred in United States in what
year? A. 2007 B. 1857 C. 1929 D. 1940
194. Where is Pyramids of GAZA located A. Nigeria B. Tunisia C. Atlanta
D. New York E. Egypt
195. The Senate president of the United States is A. Hilary Clinton
B. Orrin Hatch C. Joe Biden D. Mitchell Obama
196. How many senators make up the congress in United States? A. 100
B. 109 C. 150 D. 50
197. How many member of representatives are present in the United States
A. 306 B. 435 C.400 D. 300
198. Omo River is located in A. Morocco B. Nigeria C. Ethiopia D. Rwanda
199. The first female vice-chancellor in Nigeria University was A. Funmilayo
Ransome Kuti B. Funke Orelope C. Allele Williams
D.Olubunmi Eteh
 • 200. Which of the following was not a candidate in the 2011 presidential
election in Nigeria? A. Nuhu Ribadu B. Mohammed Buhari C. Sakarau
Ibrahim D. Olusola Saraki
201. Chinua Achebe died on A. March 13, 2013 B. April 13, 2013 C.March
21, 2013 D. April 21, 2013
202. The former world unbeaten Heavy Weight Wrestler in Nigeria is A. might
Ighor B. Power Mike Okpala C. Ali Baba D. Samuel Peter E. Bull dog
Brower
203. The instrument used in measuring temperature of a body is called A.
Recengage B. Barometer C. Anenometer D. Thermometer
204. The motto of the University of Lagos is A. Learning & Moral B. In truth
we stand C. In deed and in truth D. Dignity and labour
205. The 2011 presidential election in Nigeria was held on A. April 6, 2011 B.
April 9, 2011 C. April 16, 2011 D. April 26, 2011 E. None of the
above
206. The most spoke language in the world is A. English B. French
C. Arabic D. Chinese
207. The instrument used to measure the speed of the wind is A. Reenage
B. Barometer C. Thermometer D. Anenometer D. Theremometer
208. The smallest nation in the world is A. Italy B. Vatican city
C. Madagascar D. Zimbabwe
209. The clock big Ben can be found in what country? A. Los Angeles
B. Van Couver C. London D. Paris
300. In which ethnic group in Nigeria is the “talking drum” used?
A. Igbo B. Hausa C. Ibibio D. Yoruba
301. The University of Lagos established in? A. 1962 B. 1960
C. 1961 C. 1959
302. Which country will host the 2018 FIFA world cup football? A. Russia
B. France C. Qatar D. Nigeria E. South Africa
303. Nigeria accounts A. 14th of Africa’s population B.1/6th of Africa’s
 Population C. 1/10th of Africa’s population D.1/3rd of Africa‘s
Population
304. The founder of facebook is? A. Bill Gate B. Mark Zugerberg C. Maria
Jones D. Larry Page
305. The founder of Google is A. Mark Zugeberg B. Larry Page C. Larry
Page
305. Ballet and tango are types of: A. Song B. dancing C. Cycling
D. Swimming E. Horse riding
306. The father of art of foundation is? A. Aina Onabolu B. Ben Enwonu
C. Prof. Harry Akanda D. Solomon Lar
307. The first person to translate English bible into Yoruba language was?
A. Venn Babarimisa Onabsule B. Benjamin Franklin C. Rev. Ajayi
Crowther D. Rev. Olukoyi Ransome Kuti
308. What does the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?
A. Strength B. Dignity C. Peace D. Fertile soil
309. The first vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos was? A. Prof. Eni
Njoku B. Prof. Bab Fafunwa C. Prof. Chike Obi D. Prof. Erastus
Akingbola C. Prof. Tolu Odugbemi
310. The blue buses using special lanes in Lagos are commonly referred to as
BRT buses what does BRT means? A. Blue Buses Transport B.
Babatunde Raji Transport C. Bus Rapid Transit D. Bus Rapid
Transport (System)
311. Nigeria current national anthem was composed by A. Taiwo Akinkumi
B. Bisi Ogedengbe C. Ben Odiase D. Musa Balarabe
312. The current speaker of Nigerian house of representative is A. Clement
Ekpo B. Yakubu Dogara C. Davis Mark D.
313. The first governor of the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) was A. Clement
Isong B. Prof. Alex Ojembe C. Prof. Obinna Linus Chukwu D. Prof.
Obinna Onyemechi
314. Which of the following sets represents ECOWAS official languages? A
French, English Swahili B. English, Arabic and French C. English,
Portuguese and French D. French, English and Spanish
315. The current speaker of ECOWAS parliament is a A. Ike Ekweremadu
B. James Odinga C. Pius Quattara D. Moustapha Cissé
316. What is the motto of Unilag? A. Diligence and Hardwork B. In
Deed and B. In deed and in truth C. Excellence and Integrity D.
Culture and Service
317. The current vice chancellor of Unilag is a Prof. Kunle Adewusi
B. Prof. Rahmon Ade Bello C. Prof. Adesanya Oluwale
D. Prof. Adetokunbo Ade Bello
318. When was Unilag established? A. 1948 B. 1960 C. 1961 D. 1962
319. Who was the first Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos?
A. Prof. Odugbemi Akinbode B. Prof. Alex Ibru C. Prof. Biodun Adebayo
D. Prof. Eni Njoku
320. What is the colour of Unilag? A. Gold and Puce B. Gold and Green
C. Green and white D. Brown, Gold and Green
321. Which of the following is Unilag Vice Chancellor who died in office?
A. Prof. Babatunde Ade Sofoluwe B. Prof. Tolu Olukayode
C. Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe D. Prof. Jelili Adebisi Omotola
322. Who is the current chief of Army staff in Nigeria? A. Air Vice Marshal T.Y
Dagash V. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar C. Air Vice Marshal
Otobo Elias Monday D. General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin
323. Who is Nigerian Chief of Naval Staff A. Rear Admiral Ibok Ekwe B. Rear
Admiral Augustus Gbagbo C. Rear Admiral Abbas Mohammed D.
Rear Admiral Ojo Adesina
324. Who is Nigerian Chief of Defence intelligence? Air Vice Marshal Monday
Riku Morgan B. Maj-Gen Munguno Babaginda C. Rear Admiral
Babaginda Aliyu D. Air Vice-Marshal Mohammed Saliu
325. Who is the current Nigeria super Eagles coach? A. Daniel Amokachi
 B. Gernot Rohr C. Sunday Oliseh D. Christian Chukwu
326. The largest religion in Africa is A. Islam B. Christianity
C. Buddhism D. Paganism
327. Which of these is the best TV station in Nigeria 2015? A. AIT
B. Galaxy C. NTA D. Channel
328. The best bank in Nigeria 2015 is A. First Bank B. Zenith Bank
C. Wema Bank D. GT Bank
329. How many countries of the world use Euro currency A. 29 B. 31 C. 36
D. 19
330. Which of these is the best university in Nigeria 2015? A University of
Ibadan B. Unilag C. University of Nigeria Nsukka
D. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife
331. The heaviest bombings in London in recent time took place in A. July 7,
2005 B. July 5, 2005 C. April 7, 2006 D. June 2, 2014
332. The chairman of Nigeria football federation (NFF) is A. Ayuba Wabba
B. Stephen Keshi C. Aisha Bello D. Amaju Pinnick
333. The Nigeria labour congress president is A. Adams Oshomole
B. Peter Wahab C. Mohammed Waheed D. Ayuba Wabba
334. Instrument for measuring the depth of earthquake is A. Barometer
Anonometer C. Ritcher Scale D. Geonometer
335. CNN was founded in A. May 1991 B. June 1981 C. April 1982
D. May 1980
336. The United States Vice President is __________________________ A, Joe

Biden B. John Biden C. Mike Pence D. John Kerry

337. Chinua Achebe died on the A. 22nd May 1999 B. 30th May 2012
C. 22nd March, 2013 D. 22nd April 2013
338. Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) was invented by John Shepherd-Barron
in A. 1954 B. 1985 C. 1995 D. 1967
339. Digital satellite radio was invented in A. 2004 B. 2008 C. 1997
D. 2001
340. World Wide Web (WWW) was invented by Tim Bermerse in A. 1984
B. 1991 C. 1993 D. 1990
341. Camcorder was invented by Sony in A. 1970 B. 1980 C. 1983
D. 1975
342. Email was invented by Ray Tomlinson in A 1984 B. 1971
C. 1990 D. 1989
343. Portuguese speaking countries are called A. Lusophone B. Sanglo phone
C. Franco phone D. Anglo phone
344. Which of these countries was formerly known as Abyssina? A. Ethiopia
B. Zambia C. Egypt D. Congo
345. Which of these countries was formerly known as Northern Rhodesia? A.
Zimbabwe B. Somalia C. Zambia D. Libya
346. Tangakiya and Zanzibbar were formerly Tanzania in A. 1960 B. 1954
C. 1971 D. 1964
347. World Bank headquarters is located in A. New York B. London C. Benin
D. Geneva (Switzerland)
348. French legislative house is called A. National convention B. Congress
C. Dominion conference
349. Nigeria occupies _________________ in world power ranking A. 21st
B. 38th C. 51st D. 41st
350. German Legislative House is called A. Praesidium B. Bundestag C.
National Assembly D. Parliament
351. President Mohammed Buhari visited President Obama of the United
States on A. July 15, 2015 B. July 25, 2015 C. July 20, 2015
D. June 28, 2015
352. The Nigerian who trekked from Lagos to Abuja in celebration of President
Mohammed Buhari’s election is A. Ajayi Yakubu B. Suleiman Hashimu
C. Ibrahim Sulieman D. Ibahim Mohammed
353. Who among the following translated the bible into Yoruba language? A.
Ajaiyi Crowther B. Sapara Williams C. Mary Slessor D. Bishop
Hope Waddle
354. The founder of goggle is A. Page David B. Mark Zugerburg
C. Larry Page D. Zurick Goggle
356. The founder of facebook is A. Larry Page B. David Smith C. Paloom Book
D. Mark Zugerberg
357. In which ethnic group in Nigeria is the talking drum used? A. Igbo
B. Ibibio C. Hausa/Fulani D, Yoruba
358. Which of the following instruments is used in measuring the speed of
wind? A. Barometer B. Anemometer C. Thermometer
D. Stethoscope
359. When was Osama Bin Laden killed? A. May 4, 2011 B. May 10, 2012
C. June 10 2011 D. April 2, 2011 E. May 2, 2011
360. Where is the pyramid of Giza located A. Egypt B. Tunisia C. Ethiopia
D. Iraq
361. The Nigeria motto now is A. Unity and progress B. Unity and peace
C. Unity and faith D. Unity and faith, peace and progress
362. The founder of Geometric Machine Corporation and a consultant to
NATO A. Pro. Arthur Nzeribe B. Prof. Aminu Yusuf C. Prof.
Bartholomew Nnaji D. Prof. Jerry Goldsmith
363. Yankari game reserve is located in A. Plateau State B. Katsina State
C. Cross River State D. Bauchi State
364. Yangte is a river found in A. Cuba B. China C. Burundi D. Namibia
365. The 2nd woman to be elected president to an African country is from
A. Liberia B. Angola C. Lesotho D. Malawi
366. The 1st country to establish diplomatic relations with Nigeria was
A. China B. France C. Haiti D. The United States
367. the 1st country to become a member of commonwealth is A. Singapore
B. Canada C. India D. Jamaica
368. Ebola was first reported in Africa on A. March 4, 2014 B. May 2, 2013
C. April 10, 2014 D. June 10, 2014
369. Zoroastrianism is a religion found in A. Zimbabwe B. Greece
C. Italy D. Iran
370. General Agreement on Tarrifs and Trade (GATT) was established in
A. 1948 B. 1945 C. 1965 D. 1942
371. GATT has been replaced by A. Work Bank B. IMF C. WTO
D. IBRD
372. The Nigeria coat of Arms was adopted in A. 1970 B. 2001
C.1960 D. 1963
373. The former British prime minister who visited Nigeria in 1988 was
A. John Major B. Donald Cameroon C. Wilson Church
D. Margaret Thatcher
344. The first Nigerian Permanent representative to the United Nations was
A. Chief Simeon Adebo B. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari
C. Dr. Teslim Elias D. Prof. Joy Ogwu
375. Which of the following was a member of the United Nations war crimes
tribunal in Rwanda? A. Dr. Paul Ogwuma B. Prof. Alex Akinyemi
C. Chief Yusuf Olawale D. Prince Bola Ajibola
376. When was organisation of Africa Unity (OAU) changed to Africa Union
(AU)? A. July 4, 2000 B. June 9, 2001 C. July 9, 2002
D. May 25, 2001
377. The ECOWAS Bank (Ecobank) was established in A. 1991 B.1985
C. 1975 D. 1990
378. Capital of Nigeria was officially transferred from Lagos to Abuja on
A. December 12, 1991 B. October 10, 1991
C. August 27, 1991 D. October 1, 1990
379. The father of Nigeria Nationalism is A. Obafemi Awolowo B. Mbundu
Ojike C. Herbert Macaulay D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
380. The 1988 commonwealth literature prize for prose was won by A.
Leopard Senghor of Senegal B. Ngugu wa Tiongop of Kenya C. Ayi kwe
Amah of Ghana D. Festus Iyayi of Nigeria
381. Who among the following is referred to as the father of African
nationalism? A. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah B. Dr. Herbert Macaulay C.
Dr. W. E.B. Du Bons Dr. Desmond Tutu
382. The 1st National strike which paralysed economic and social activities of
the colonial government in Nigeria was in A. 1925 B. 1945
C. 1951 D. 1960
383. Nigeria nationalised British companies in Nigeria and renamed shall BP
to Shell AP in A. 1962 B. 1980 C. 1976 D. 1980
384. The 1st United Nations peace-keeping in Africa was in A. Egypt B. Congo
C. Rwanda D. Somalia
385. Nigeria broke diplomatic nations with Israel in A. 1973 B. 1970
C. 1986 D. 1967
386. Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations in A. 1995
B.1981 C. 2001 D.1967
387. Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with the USA in A. 1965 B.1970
C. 1976 D. 1987
388. The 1st diplomatic relations that Nigeria broke after independence was
with A. France in 1956 B. Russia in 1961 C. France in 1961
D. South Africa in 1967
389. The 1st African to bag ph.D in Mathematics was A. Prof. Nwabueze
B. Prof. Olu Falomo C. Prof. Chike Obi D. Prof. Kofu Mensa
390. Nigeria joined OPEC in A. 1958 B. 1960 C. 1970 D. 1971
391. When did Nigeria break diplomatic relations with German, Russia and
China? A. 1960 B. 1970 C. 1968 D. 1959
392. The 1st Nigeria to serve at the ICJ (World Court) was A. Dr. Taslim Elias
B. Justice Acetokunbo Ademola C. Chief Rotimi Williams
D. Justice Dlilibe Onyeama
393. How many member nations are in the United Nations Security Council?
A. 25 B. 12 C. 10 D.15
394. How many countries are in the United Nations? A. 154 B. 180
C. 210 D. 193
395. Who among the following was the 1st and the only African President of
the ICJ (World Court) ? A. Dr. Abel Annan B. Dr. Alexandra Mubarak
C. Dr. Sapara Williams D. Dr. Taslim Elias
396. When was the 1st Atomic Bomb produced? A. 1939 B. 1945
C. 1920 D. 1940
397. Which of the following Africa countries is yet to get independence?
A. Seychelles B. Cape Verde Island C. Western Sahara
D. Rio Muni
398. Which African nation was the 1st to be admitted into the league to
Nations in 1923? A. Ethiopia B. Egypt C. Liberia D. South Africa
399. Which of these cities was once a capital of Nigeria?
A. Dutse B. Oyo C. Calabar D. Abuja
400. When was Abuja recommended and approved as the future federal
capital territory for Nigeria? A.1985 B.1974 C. 1990
D.1976
401. When was Abuja recommended and approved as the future federal
capital territory for Nigeria?
A. 1985 B.1974 C. 1990 D. 1976
402. Who among the following Nigerians headed the central judiciary of
Uganda as the Chief Justice? A. Justice Ayo Irikefe
B. Justice Adetokunbo Ademola C. Justice Udo Udoma
D. Justice Mohammed Uwais
403. The 1st country in West Africa to be colonized by Britain was A. Ghana
B. Sierra-Leone C. Nigeria D. The Gambia
404. The senate President in the 2nd Republic in Nigeria was
A. Dr. Joseph Wayas B. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu C.Chief Evans Enwerem
D. Dr. Nwafor Orizu
405. The 1st senate President to be impeached in Nigeria was
A. Dr. Evans Enwerem B. Dr. Ebute Ameh C. Dr. Chuba Okadigbo
D. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu
406. The 1st speaker of the House of Representatives to be impeached in
Nigeria was A. Chief Edwin Umezuoke B. Alh. Sanusi Buhari
C. Dr. Jaja Nwachukwu D. Dimeji Bankole
407. Lagos became the capital of Nigeria in
 A. 1962 B. 1900 C. 1954 D. 1906
408. Which of the following African Countries was first colonized by Germany?
A. Kenya B. The Gambia C. Togo D. Cape Verde Island
409. Which of these countries in Africa has never experienced coup d’tat?
A. Ghana B. Cameroun C. Egypt D. Togo
410. Which of these countries does not belong to African Union (AU)?
A. Libya B. Tunisia C. Liberia D. Morroco
411. Which of these countries was not in existence during the 1 st and 2nd
world wars? A. Thailand B. Israel C. Palestine D. Trinidad and Tobago
412. Countries and their former names
i. Ethiopia__________________________ Abyssina
ii. Ghana___________________________ Gold Coast
iii. Liberia___________________________ Grain Coast
iv. Djibouti__________________________ Afars and Issas
v. Lesotho(SA)_______________________ Basutoland
vi. Botswana_________________________ Bechuanaland
vii. Somalia___________________________ Benadir
viii. Dem Rep of Congo________________ Belgian Congo (Zaire)
ix. Benin Republic___________________ Dahomey
x. Mali______________________________ French Sudan
xi. Zambia__________________________ Northern Rhodesia
xii. Zimbabwe_______________________ Southern Rhodesia
xiii. Morocco_________________________ Rio Muni
xiv. Iran_____________________________ Persia
xv. Iraq_____________________________ Babylon
xvi. Formasa________________________ Taiwan
xvii Malawi_________________________ Nyasaland
xviii. Namibia________________________ German Southwest Africa
xix. Burkina Faso__________________ Upper Volta
xx. China__________________________ Manchura
xxi. Indonesia_____________________ Dutch East Indies
 xxii. Sri Lanka_____________________ Ceylon
xiii Yemen________________________ Socotra
xiv. Egypt and Sudan_____________ Nubia
xxvi. Equatorial Guinea _____________ Spanish Guinea
xvii. Western Sahara_______________ Rio De Oro
xviii. Russia________________________ Circassia
xix. Cote D’voire___________________ Ivory Coast
xxx. Egypt________________________ Alexandra State
413. The current chairman of INEC is A. Justice Ovine Whisky
B. Dr. Paul Ogwu C. Dr. Amina Zakari D. Frda Waziri
414. The president of Africa Development bank is A. Dr. Kashin Ibrahim
B. Dr. Ben Kodjo Edem C.Mr. Kofi Boateng D. Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina
415. One of these is the most recently registered political party in Nigeria?
A. Democratic People’s Congress(DPC) B. Nigeria Peoples Party (NNP)
C. Congress for National Concesus (CNC)
D. Nigerian Solidarity Party (NSP)
416. The least population country in Africa is A. The Gambia
B. Cape Verde Island C. New Guinea D. SeyChelles
417. The most visited country in Africa
A. Nigeria B. Egypt C. South Africa D. Togo
418. Nigeria joined OPEC in 1971 as __________________member
A. 9th B.10th C.13th D.13th
419. The president of the UN Security Council stays in office for ____________
A. 2years B. 5years C. 3years D.4years
420. The constitutional review study Group of Aguyi Ironsi Regime in 1966
was headed by Chief Rotimi Williams
421. Chief Rotimi Williams also headed the constitutional drafting committee
of 1975, which prepared the 1979 constitution
422. The constituent Assembly which reviewed and recommended the 1979
constitution to the supreme military council in 1976 was headed by late
 Justice Udo Udoma. Justice Udo Udoma was the Chief Justice of Uganda
for six years.
423. The Aburi meeting held in Ghana in 1967 to resolve Nigeria-Biafran
conflict was chaired by Gen. Joseph Ankrah of Ghana
424. In a bid to find solution to Nigeria –Biafran conflict, two meetings were
held in Kampala, Uganda in May 1968 and in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in
August, 1968 respectively, though both meetings, failed to yield
dividends
425. Nigeria became a federation of 12 states on May 27, 1967 under Yakubu
Gowon as the Head of State.
426. Nigeria became a federation of 19 states on February 3, 1976 under the
late Gen. Murtala Mohammed as the Head of State which was
recommended by Justice Ayo Irekefe’s commission.
427. Abuja was approved as the future federal capital territory for Nigeria on
February 5, 1976, as recommended by Justice Akinola Aguda
Commission in 1975.
428. Nigeria became a federation of 21 States on August 27, 1967, as
recommended by Justice Arthur Mbane commission.
429. Nigeria became a federation of 30 states on October 1, 1991 under
Ibrahim Babaginda, as the Head of States as recommended by the
political Bureau headed by Prof. J.S. Cookey.
430. Nigeria became a federation of 36 states on October 1, 1996, Under Sani
Abacha, as recommended by the 1994 constitutional conference
commission headed by Justice Karibi Whyte.
431. The National Constitutional Conference commission of Abacha was
headed by Justice Saidi Kawu.
432. The political Bureau set up by Babaginda to plan for the transition
programme in 1986 was known as “17wise then, and was headed by
Prof. J.S. Cookey
433. The causes of the Nigerian civil war were
i. Misrepresentation of the deliberation of the Aburi conference.
 ii. Gowon’s position as the Head of State was not recognised by coni
Ojukwu the then Governor of Eastern Religion who felt that since
Gowon was not the most senior surviving officer, he had and no
right to rule Nigeria.
Note: Brigadier Ogundipe was the most senior officer.
iii. The killings of the Igbos in the North and Northerners in the East further
heightened the tension.
iv. Gowon’s announcement on 27th May 1967 of a twelve state structure and
Ojukwu’s proclamation three-days later, of the former Easter Region as
the Sovereign Republican of Biafra, was the immediate cause for the civil
war.
434. The following contributed to Nigeria independence
i. United Nations Organization
ii. The West African Students Union (WASU)
iii. The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
iv. The Zikist Movement
v. British Labour Party
435. The administrator of the East Central State after the civil war was
Ukpabi Asika
436. The 1974 public service review commission was heated by Jerome Udoji
437. The Ramification and unification Decree No. 34 of 1966, which
introduced unitary system of government in Nigeria was introduced by
Gen. J.T. Agwu Ironsi on May 24, 1966.
437. The Guinea Nationalist who voted “NO” on behalf of Guinea during the
referendum of1958 was Sekou Toure.
438. The first party formed in France was R.B. A. in 1946 by Lepor Sengor
439. Apartheid Policy was introduced in South Africa in 1948 by Racist
National Party (RNP).
440. Mid-Western region was created in Nigeria in 1963, August 12
441. The 1959 National Assembly election was held on December 12, 1959.
442. Between 1866 and 1873, the colony of Lagos was under the jurisdiction
of Governor of the West African settlement who was resident in Sierra
Leone betwee1874 and 1886 it was under the Jurisdiction of the
Governor of the Gold Coast.
443. The motion for self-government for Nigeria was moved on April 1, 1953
by Chief A. Enahoro
444. Sierra-Leone was the first country in West Africa to be taken over
(colonized) by Britain, on January 1, 1806.
445. Sierra-Leone as a nation was founded in 1787, which was a result of the
British determination to end slave trade in West Africa.
446. The 1988 Constitution Review Committee (CRC) was headed by Justice
Buba Ardo
447. The 1988 constituent Assembly was headed by Justice Anthony Aniagelu
Referendum to determine the fate of the Southern Cameroun and the
Northern Cameroun as regards their being part of Nigeria was conducted
on February 11 and 12, 1961 respectively. Based on this, Southern
Cameroun left Nigeria on October 1, 1961, while the Northern Cameroun
joined Nigeria the same year and was named “Sarduana Province”.
448. A federal supreme court and high courts were established at the central
and the regional levels respectively in 1954.
449. The East and the Western region had their self-governor in 1957
respectively while the North had its in 1959.
450. Bicameral legislature was first introduced in Nigeria in 1944 when the
Northern region evolved both house of Assembly and house of Chiefs. It
later introduced at the central level (approved) in 1957 but it became
operational in 1960.

Composition of the house of Senate and Representatives since Independence

(1960).
i. 1960 Senate - 44 Members
Reps. - 312 Members (305 elected)
ii. 1963. Senate - 56 Members
Reps. - 320 Members
iii. 1979. Senate - 95 Members
Reps - 450 Members
iv. 1989.Senate - 91 Members
Reps - 453 Members
v. 1999 – Date Senate - 109 Members
Reps. - 360 Members

Note. Membership of the House of Senate is based on equality of States

(Regions) while membership of the House of Reps is based on Population and
size.

SENATE PRESIDENTS IN NIGERIA (PAST & PRESENT)

1. 1959 – 1960 - Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
2. 1960 -1966 - Dr. Nwafor Orizu (who was also the President of
Nigeria for 24hrs
3. 1979 - 1983 - Dr. Joseph Wayas
4. 1989 - 1990 - Dr. Iyorchia Ayu (The 1st Senate President to be
impeached)
5. 1990 -1992 - Chief Ebute Ameh
6. 1999 - Chief Ebute Enwerem (impeached)
7. 1999 – 2000 - Dr. Chuba O. Adigbo (impeached)
8. 2000 – 2003 - Chief Pius Anyim Pius
9. 2003 – 2005 - Chief Adolphus Wabara(impeached)
10. 2005-2007 - Mr. Ken Nnamani
11. 2007 – 2001 - Chief David Mark

SPEAKERS OF HOUSE OF REPS IN NIGERIA SINCE 1951

1. 1951 - Dr. Jaja Nwachukwu (who was also the first Nigerian
Minister of Foreign Affairs)
2. 1960 – 1966 - Chief Dennis Osadebe
3. 1979 -1983 - Chief Edwin Umezoke
4. 1989 -1992 - Chief Anikwe Agunwa
5. 1999-2000 - Alh. Sanusi Buhari (1st Speaker of House of Reps. to
be impeached)
6. 2000 -2003 - Alhaji Umar Ganui Na’ ba
7. 2003-2067 - Alhaji Aminu Masari
8. 2007-2008 - Patricia Etteh
9. 2008-2011 - Dimeji Bankole
10. 2011 – Date - Alhaji Ibrahim Tambulwa

451. Calabar was made the capital of Nigeria in 1862

452. The colony of Lagos was merged with the Southern protectorate in 1906,
by Lord Lugard. Based on this Lagos became the new capital of Nigerian
on May 1, on a Tuesday 1906.
453. Federalism was fully practised in Nigeria in 1954, under Oliver Lyttleton.
454. A political situation in which political differences create irreconcilable
guilt among national leaders is known as “political schism”. This was
experience in Nigeria during the 1st Republic.
455. The theory which explains that coup d’etat are contagious is known
“Theory of contagious effect”
For instance if the colonels seize power in one country, this may induce the
same rank to seize power in another country.
When the junior officers seized power in 1979, in Ghana, Nigeria government
frowned at this, for the simple reason that, it induce the junior office Nigeria to
do the same.
456. Status passed by the legislature in the same method as ordinary laws
called “Organic laws”.
457. The voluntary change from a military government to civilian government
is known as “military disengagement”.
Types of Military Disengagement
i. Personalist Transformation: This happens when the military Head of
State changes into a civilian leader through electoral process.
ii. Orderly Transition: This happens when there is a disunity within the
military. This makes the military to transfer power to the civilians
iii. Disorderly Transition: This happens when there is a disunity within the
military. This makes the military to transfer power to the civilians.

458. Egypt was invaded in 1798 by Napoleon Bonaparte of Finance. He

conquered Egypt at the Battle of the Pyramids.
427.Liberia was founded in 1822 at Cape Masurados by the American
colonization society.
428.The Berlin West African Conference of 1884/85 was headed by chancellor
of the Germany known as “Otto Von Bismark (the man of Iron and Blood)
429.The Berlin West African Conference was attended by 15 European
Countries (the major powers were Britain, France, Span, Portugal,
Germany and Belgium).
430.The following countries of Africa were first. Colonized by Germany before
the First World War Togo, Cameroon and Tangagaika (Tanzania).
431.German and Belgian Colonies in Africa were ruled through the “policy of
paternalism”.
432.France and Portugal adopted similar policy in administrating their African
colonies. The assimilated French African were called “Evolues” while the
assimilated Portugal Africans were known as “Assimiladoes”.
433.Paternism was a colonial policy which aimed at attending to the needs of
intimidation, victimization and obnoxious and draconian laws. It was used
by Germany and Belgium.
434.For the eradication of repulsive polices of the colonialist and for the
eventual achievement and maintenance of self-government, the following
political parties and associations were formed in West Africa.
435.The West African Student Union (WASU) founded1925. Its aim was to
represent African interest in all spheres.
436.The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) founded in 1923 by
Herbert Macaulay. Its aim was to secure the best from the British
government for Nigeria.
437.National Council of Nigeria and Cameroun (NCNC) was founded in 1944 by
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. Its aim to mobilize Nigeria to fight for their
independence and unity. The NCNC later became the National Council of
Nigeria citizens.
438.United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) founded in 1947 by Dr. J.B.
Danguah in Ghana. Its objective was attainment of Ghana’s independence
within the shortest possible time.
439.The Convention People’s Party (C.P.P) founded by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in
Ghana in 1949. Its aim was to secure immediate self-government to
Ghana.
440.Rassemblament Democratic African (RDA) founded in Ivory Coast in
1946by Felix Hopehouse Bolgnu. Its objective was to secure equal political
and social rights with the European for Africans.
441.The Kenyan African Union (K.A.U) founded in 1947.
442.The Tunganyika Africa National Union (TANU) founded in 1954.
443.The Association of the Ulames (AU) founded in Algeria to promote Islamic
cultures.
444.The Zikist Movement: A Militant Movement of the NCNC founded in
February, 1946. These parties and associations were largely responsible
for the acceleration and the attainment of independence in their respective
countries.
445.Pan Africanism. This was a movement based in America to propagate the
concept of the brotherhood of Negro blood all over the world especially in
Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Its major objective was to toil
racial discrimination in America and colonialism in Africa.
The founding fathers were: Dr. W.E.B. Dubois Blaise Diagne and Marcus Gavey
i. Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois: He was an American Negro. He condemned racial
discrimination and urged Negros to struggle and win equality with white.
He was a prolific writer who influenced Negroes everywhere through his
publications and addressed.
ii. Marcus Aureluis Gavey. He was black Jamaican who proved to be the
most military leaders of Pan-African movement the founded the Universal
Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). His avowed aim was to unite all
Negro peoples of the world into one great body and establish a country
and government absolutely their i.e. went further to launch a Black for
Africa Movement meant to accelerate the realization of his goal.

446.Gavey urged all African everywhere to face the challenge of self-

determination squarely. Hear Gavey, “Wake-up Africa let us work towards
the one glorious and a free, redeemed and mighty nation”, he stressed that
Africa is for Africans, Europe for the European and America for the
American.
447.Israel became a nation on May 14, 1947, after being in the hands of the
Babylonians for over 2,500 years. The World War II accelerated the road
establishment of Israel –nation. Israel consolidated her sovereignty on1967
after the Arab-Israel war.
448.The following legislations accelerated the apartheid in South Africa.
i. Native Law Enforcement Act: This was meant to restrict Africans
from visiting white areas in which they are not resident of employed.
ii. Prohibition of Mixed Marriage Act: This act prohibited marriage or
sex relations between members of interest races.
iii. Native (urban area) Amendment Act: This gave powers to authorise
to order an African to leave an area, if his presence was considered
detrimental to peace and order.
iv. Job Reservation Act: This act enabled the prime minister to reserve
favourable jobs for the whites and dehumanizing ones for African.
 v. Bantu Education Act and Extension of University Education: This
act guaranteed that the white got the best education while the black
got poor education.
vi. Group Areas Act: This act ensures that the black did not live in the
same area with the white.
Other Acts included population registration Act Bantu authorities act. Separate
representative of voters Act, industrial conciliation Act and the National Labour
(Settlement of dispute) Act.

449. The Great Trek: This was the massive emigration of the Boer settlers in
South Africa from the café colony into the interior, in search of new
settlements. This took place in 1834.
450.Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1898, but Italy was decisively defeated at Adowa.
451.Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 1973 because occupied
Egypt’s land.
452.Nigeria also nationalised Barclays Bank in 1976 because the transacted
business with apartheid South Africa.
453.Nigeria broke her Diplomatic relations with the USA 1976 because
supported Union for the Total Liberation of Angola (UNITA) against
movement. For the popular Liberation of Angola (MPLA).
454.Nigeria boycotted (refusal to participate) the 1986 commonwealth games in
Orkland, New Zealand because South Africa was inclusive in the game.
455.Nigeria reinstated her diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992.
456.Nigeria was suspended from the commonwealth in 1995 because of wide
spread violation of human rights and the execution (killing) of Ken Saro
Wiwa and nine others.
457.Nigeria sponsored the suspension of Zimbabwe because of widespread
election malpractice in 2002 Zimbabwe’s general election.
458.The first peace-keeping operation in Africa was in Congo 1962 headed by
Late Gen. Aguyi Ironsi a Nigeria.
The crisis was a result of ethnic disagreement between Patrick Lumumba and
Moris Tshorbe (Kasavuv)
459. Concert of medium power: This is a term used to express the neutralism
of the domineering power and influence of the western (super) power
international affairs. This concert was introduced by a Nigerian Prof. Bolaji
Akinyemi.
460.Economic Diplomacy: This is a term used to express a strategic which
aimed at wooing foreign investors or winning the investment interest
foreigners to come and invest in your country. It is also used to induce
foreign creditors to reschedule or cancel a national debt. It was introduced
by Gen. Ike Nwachukwu.
461.The former British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher visited Nigeria
in1988,to ascertain Nigerians readiness and viability of her economy for
the IMF loan. This was the first visit of the British prime minister to
Nigeria.
462.Area Boy Diplomacy: This is a political strategy which is aimed at isolating
Western (Super) powers, as a guard against influence and control,
especially to achieve a selfish end. It was introduced in Nigeria by Gen,
Sani Abacha
463.Nigeria suffered diplomatic glut in 1995 because many countries in
western world withdrew their diplomatic.
464.The first Nigerian Permanent representative to the United Nations was
Chief Samuel Adebo.
465.Nigeria’s foreign policy is described as “concentric circles” because, it first
considers Nigeria national interest, the interest of the sub-region (West
Africa) the interest of the region (Africa) and finally the interest of the
world.
466.The first sec-general of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was
Prof. Adebayo Adedeji.
467.Prince Bola Ajibola was once a member of the UN War Crimes Tribunal in
Rwanda.
468.The headquarters of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is in
Addia Ababa, Ethiopia.
469.Organisation of Africa Unity (OAU) was changed to African Union on July
9, 2002.
470.The former chairman of the UN Apartheid Committee was Prof. Ibrahim
Gambari.
471.Gen. Joseph Garba was the president of the 44 th session of the UN General
Assembly.
472.The ECOWAS Bank was established in 1990, in order to assist in the quick
conversion of currency among member states.
473.Capital of Nigeria was officially transferred from Lagos to Abuja on
December 12, 1991.
474.The father of Nigerian Nationalism is Herbert Macaulay.
475.The father of African Nationalism is Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois.
476.The national strike which paralysed economic and social activities of the
colonial government in Nigeria was in 1946.
477.The following international organisations existed before the formation of
the UNO.
i. Concert of Europe - 1975
ii. The Hague System - 1795
iii. The Holy Alliance - 1815
iv. The Hagut of Conference - 1897/99
v. The League of Nations - 1919
vi. The United Nations Organisation - 1945
478.The founding fathers of the United Nations Organisation were Frankline
Rooseveit of America and Winston Churchill of Britain.
479.Litany of the secretaries – general of the United Nations Organisations
1st (i) Trygve Lie from Norway (1946/1953)
2nd (ii) Day Hammarskjold from Sweden (1953-1961)
He died in office through plane crash.
3rd (ii) U. Thant Burma (1961-1972).
 4th (iv) Dr. Kurt Burma (1961-1982)
He is present the president of Austria
5th (v) Perez De Curller from pen (1982-1992)
He was the Sec. Gen. during the gulf war
6th (vi) Dr. Boutrous Ghall from Egypt (1993 – 1998)
The 1st African UN SEC – General
7th (vii) Dr. Kofi Anan from Ghana (1998 – 2002) the 1st black African Sec.
Gen, the UNO.
8th (vii) Dr. Moon (2007) - Ban Ki Moon
The post of the Sec-Gen of the United Nations is exclusive to Africa Latin
America and Caribbean
480.The membership of the UN Secretary Council is 15, comprising 5
permanent members which include Britain, France, USA, Russia and
China and the non-permanent member who say in officer for 2years.
481.A rectangle is 2.8m wide and the length its diagonal is 5.3m. What is the
area of the rectangle?
A. 45M2 B. 14.84M2 C. 148M2 D. 12CM2 E. None of the above
482.Six years ago, Olu was five times as old as his son Ope. How old is Ope of
his age is now one-third of his father’s present age?
A. 12 B. 36 C. 5 D. 30 None of the above
483.The weight of an object on the moon values directly as its weight on earth.
A certain instrument weighs 88kg on earth and 20kg on the moon. Kate
weighs 65kg on earth, what would she weigh on the moon?
A.14.77kg B. 27.07kg C. 16.25kg D. 25kg E. None of the above
484.A man has 2/3 of his fortune and N500.00 and found that he had ¼ of his
original fortune left. How much money had he at first?
A. N6000.00 B. N1,200.00 C. N1,500.00 D. N12,000.00
E. None of the above
485.A telephone pole 50m high exist a shadow 100m. A man was standing
besides the pole trying to figure out proportions. If his shadow was 3.6m
long. How was he?
 A. 7.2m B. 1.2m c. 1.4m D. 0.3m E. None of the above
486.A piece of wire 56m long is bent to form the perimeter of a rectangle of area
17m2. Find the dimension of the rectangle.
A. 57m by 3m B. 21.375m by 8m C. 19m by 9m
D. 28.5m by 6m E. None of the above