Nigeria: History, Politics, and Economy

When did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?

• October 1, 1960

• July 4, 1776

• September 16, 1963

• December 25, 1945

Who was the first president of Nigeria?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Nelson Mandela

• Julius Nyerere

• Kwame Nkrumah

What is the capital city of Nigeria?

• Kano

• Accra

• Lagos

• Abuja

What is the significance of the Nigerian Civil War?

• The Nigerian Civil War was a peaceful negotiation between the government and Biafra

• The Nigerian Civil War was a significant conflict between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra.

• The Nigerian Civil War was insignificant and had no impact on the country's history

• The Nigerian Civil War was a conflict between Nigeria and Ghana

What are the major political parties in Nigeria?

• Democratic Party and Republican Party

• Labour Party and Conservative Party

• All Progressives Congress (APC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP)

• Green Party and Libertarian Party

What are the main exports of the Nigerian economy?

• Petroleum, cocoa, rubber, and palm oil

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Diamonds, gold, and silver

• Textiles, electronics, and machinery

Who is the current president of Nigeria?

• Robert Mugabe

• Nelson Mandela

• Muhammadu Buhari

• Goodluck Jonathan

What are the major challenges facing the Nigerian economy?

• High literacy rate, stable political environment, and diverse economy

• Abundance of natural resources, strong international trade, and high employment rate

• Low corruption, strong infrastructure, and diversified export base

• Corruption, insecurity, infrastructure deficiencies, and overdependence on oil are some of the major challenges facing the Nigerian economy.

What is the significance of the oil industry in Nigeria's economy?

• It only benefits a small group of people

• It is the main cause of poverty in Nigeria

• It has no impact on the economy

• It accounts for a large portion of the country's GDP and government revenue.

How many people live in Nigeria?

• about 206 million

• 100 million

• around 250 million

• 500 million