Quiz on Interesting Facts About Nigeria

What is the origin of the name “Nigeria”?

• A traditional Nigerian word

• The Niger River

• The Nigerian flag

• A historical monument

Who is credited with coining the name “Nigeria”?

• Lord Lugard

• Queen Victoria

• Flora Shaw

• Mary Slessor

In which year was the name “Nigeria” coined?

• 1885

• 1897

• 1900

• 1960

When did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

What is Nigeria’s population as of July 2018?

• 100 million

• 150 million

• 200 million

• 250 million

How many people in Africa is a Nigerian?

• One in five

• One in seven

• One in ten

• One in twelve

How many ethnic groups are in Nigeria?

• 3

• 50

• 250

• 500

What are the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria?

• Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo

• Edo, Ijaw, and Igala

• Tiv, Kanuri, and Nupe

• Fulani, Idoma, and Efik

Nigeria is the ___ largest producer of oil in the world.

• 8th

• 10th

• 12th

• 15th

What percentage of Nigeria’s revenue comes from crude oil?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%