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Explore Nigeria: Current Affairs Challenge

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the current President of Nigeria as of 2023?

a)

Muhammadu Buhari

b)

Goodluck Jonathan

c)

Atiku Abubakar

d)

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

2.

What major political party won the recent elections in Nigeria?

a)

People's Democratic Party (PDP)

b)

All Progressives Congress (APC)

c)

Labour Party (LP)

d)

Social Democratic Party (SDP)

3.

Name one significant policy introduced by the current Nigerian government.

a)

Economic Recovery Plan 2020-2023

b)

Youth Empowerment Initiative

c)

National Development Plan 2021-2025

d)

National Health Insurance Scheme

4.

Which Nigerian state recently had a gubernatorial election?

a)

Lagos State

b)

Rivers State

c)

Kaduna State

d)

Kogi State

5.

What is the name of the Nigerian football club that won the last Nigeria Professional Football League title?

a)

Lobi Stars

b)

Rivers United

c)

Enyimba FC

d)

Kano Pillars

6.

Who was the captain of the Nigerian national football team during the last Africa Cup of Nations?

a)

Wilfred Ndidi

b)

Victor Osimhen

c)

John Obi Mikel

d)

Ahmed Musa

7.

Which Nigerian athlete won a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

a)

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi

b)

Blessing Okagbare

c)

Ese Brume

d)

Tobi Amusan

8.

What is the name of the popular Nigerian music genre that has gained international recognition?

a)

Reggae

b)

Juju

c)

Highlife

d)

Afrobeats

9.

Which Nigerian movie recently won an award at an international film festival?

a)

The Wedding Party

b)

Lionheart

c)

The Black Book

d)

October 1

10.

What economic challenge is Nigeria currently facing related to inflation?

a)

Stable currency exchange rates improving trade balance.

b)

Increased foreign investment boosting local industries.

c)

Decreasing unemployment rates leading to economic growth.

d)

High inflation rates affecting cost of living and economic stability.

11.

What is the unemployment rate in Nigeria as of 2023?

a)

40%

b)

33%

c)

15%

d)

25%

12.

Which Nigerian city is known as the center of the entertainment industry?

a)

Port Harcourt

b)

Kano

c)

Abuja

d)

Lagos

13.

What recent event highlighted the issue of religious tensions in Nigeria?

a)

A government initiative to promote religious harmony.

b)

A peaceful interfaith dialogue in Nigeria.

c)

A cultural festival celebrating diversity in Nigeria.

d)

Violent clashes between Muslim and Christian communities in Nigeria.

14.

Who is a prominent Nigerian author that has gained global acclaim?

a)

Ben Okri

b)

Chinua Achebe

c)

Wole Soyinka

d)

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

15.

What is the name of the Nigerian currency?

a)

Dollar

b)

Pound

c)

Naira

d)

Euro

16.

Which sector is considered the backbone of Nigeria's economy?

a)

Tourism sector

b)

Oil and gas sector

c)

Manufacturing sector

d)

Agriculture sector

17.

What recent sports event did Nigeria host in 2023?

a)

African Cup of Nations

b)

FIFA Women's World Cup

c)

FIFA U-20 World Cup

d)

Olympic Games

18.

Who is the famous Nigerian comedian known for his stand-up performances?

a)

Ali Baba

b)

Funnybone

c)

AY Makun

d)

Basketmouth

19.

What is the impact of oil prices on Nigeria's economy?

a)

Oil prices have no effect on Nigeria's economy.

b)

Oil prices significantly impact Nigeria's economy, with higher prices boosting revenue and lower prices causing economic challenges.

c)

Lower oil prices always lead to increased investment in Nigeria.

d)

Nigeria's economy is solely dependent on agriculture, not oil prices.

20.

Which Nigerian singer recently released a hit album that topped charts?

a)

Burna Boy

b)

Tiwa Savage

c)

Davido

d)

Wizkid