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1. How many states make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
Explanation: Nigeria is made up of 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
2. What is the capital city of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Abuja
D. Enugu
Explanation: Abuja, located in the Federal Capital Territory, has been Nigeria's capital city since 1991, replacing Lagos.
3. Before Abuja became Nigeria's capital, which city served as the capital of Nigeria?
A. Ibadan
B. Port Harcourt
C. Lagos
D. Benin City
Explanation: Lagos was the capital of Nigeria before the capital was moved to Abuja in 1991.
4. Chinedu told his classmates that his home state is Lagos State. Which of these is the capital of Lagos State?
A. Ikeja
B. Lagos Island
C. Badagry
D. Epe
Explanation: Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State, even though many people mistake Lagos Island for the capital.
5. How many states make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
Explanation: Nigeria is made up of 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
6. What is the capital of Rivers State?
A. Uyo
B. Port Harcourt
C. Calabar
D. Yenagoa
Explanation: Port Harcourt is the capital of Rivers State and is well known for oil and gas activities.
7. Which institution is responsible for printing and issuing the Naira notes in Nigeria?
A. Federal Ministry of Finance
B. Central Bank of Nigeria
C. National Assembly
D. Nigerian Mint Company
Explanation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the official body responsible for printing and issuing Naira notes and coins.
8. What is the name of the official currency used in Nigeria?
A. Cedi
B. Naira
C. Franc
D. Dollar
Explanation: The Naira is the official currency of Nigeria, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
9. What is the smaller unit of the Nigerian Naira called?
A. Cent
B. Kobo
C. Penny
D. Paisa
Explanation: The Kobo is the smaller subunit of the Naira, just as kobo relates to naira like cents relate to dollars.
10. Ibadan is the capital city of which Nigerian state?
A. Osun State
B. Ogun State
C. Oyo State
D. Ekiti State
Explanation: Ibadan is the capital of Oyo State and is one of the largest cities in West Africa.
11. Before Abuja became Nigeria's capital, which city served as the capital?
A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
C. Benin City
D. Jos
Explanation: Lagos served as Nigeria's capital before the seat of government was officially moved to Abuja in 1991.
12. Which of the following is the highest Naira note currently in use in Nigeria?
A. N200
B. N500
C. N1000
D. N2000
Explanation: The N1000 note is the highest denomination of Naira note currently used in Nigeria.
13. What is the official currency used in Nigeria?
A. Cedi
B. Naira
C. Franc
D. Dollar
Explanation: The Naira is the official currency of Nigeria, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
14. How many kobo make up one Naira?
A. 50
B. 100
C. 10
D. 1000
Explanation: One Naira is made up of 100 kobo, just as one dollar is made up of 100 cents.
15. Which bank is responsible for printing and issuing the Nigerian Naira?
A. First Bank of Nigeria
B. Central Bank of Nigeria
C. Access Bank
D. United Bank for Africa
Explanation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the official body responsible for printing and issuing the Naira.
16. Enugu is the capital city of which state?
A. Enugu State
B. Anambra State
C. Imo State
D. Abia State
Explanation: Enugu city is the capital of Enugu State and was once known for coal mining.
17. Which city is the capital of Kano State?
A. Kaduna
B. Kano
C. Sokoto
D. Zaria
Explanation: Kano is both the name of the state and its capital city, one of the oldest cities in Northern Nigeria.
18. Amaka's father works in the capital of Rivers State. What is the capital of Rivers State?
A. Warri
B. Port Harcourt
C. Yenagoa
D. Calabar
Explanation: Port Harcourt is the capital of Rivers State and is well known for oil production in Nigeria.
19. Which of these is the capital of Enugu State?
A. Enugu
B. Onitsha
C. Awka
D. Nsukka
Explanation: Enugu is the capital city of Enugu State, often called the 'Coal City' because of its coal mining history.
20. Which of these cities serves as the capital of Kano State?
A. Kaduna
B. Sokoto
C. Kano
D. Katsina
Explanation: Kano city is the capital of Kano State and is one of the oldest cities in Nigeria, known for trade and groundnut pyramids.
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