Which of the following sets of factors contributed to the development of nationalism in Nigeria?
Nationalism in Nigeria was fueled by racial discrimination and oppression under colonial rule, uniting Nigerians in the fight for independence.
Which constitution was created to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces?
The Clifford Constitution of 1922 was specifically designed to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces, introducing the elective principle.
Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure
Judges in Nigeria enjoy security of tenure if they exhibit good behaviour, ensuring judicial independence as per the constitution.
Before the 1963 Constitution, the highest court of appeal for Nigeria was the
Before 1963, appeals from Nigerian courts went to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Britain, the highest court of appeal.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Police Force in Nigeria?
Making laws is the responsibility of the legislature, not the police, whose functions include traffic control, arrests, and sometimes prosecution.
In Nigeria, the highest court for Muslims is the
The Sharia Court of Appeal is the highest court for Muslims in Nigeria, handling appeals on Islamic law matters.
Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962?
Dr. M.A. Majekodunmi was appointed as the administrator of the Western Region in 1962 during the political crisis in the region.
The head of state in the first republic of Nigeria was
In Nigeria’s First Republic, the head of state was a nominal president (ceremonial role), while the prime minister held executive power.
Which of the following parties formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during Nigeria's first republic?
The Action Group (AG) and the United Middle Belt Congress (UMBC) formed the opposition in the House of Representatives during the First Republic.
The main objectives of the Public Service Review Commission headed by Chief Jerome Udoji was to make the Nigerian public service
The Udoji Commission aimed to make the Nigerian public service more efficient and result-oriented through reforms in structure and remuneration.
Local governments in Nigeria receive the bulk of their financial resources from
Local governments in Nigeria primarily receive funding from the federal government through statutory allocations from the Federation Account.
The term ‘Chief-in-Council,’ in Nigeria means that the Chief
The term ‘Chief-in-Council’ implies that the Chief is the head but works with a council, making him superior while still consulting the council.
Traditional rulers under the 1976 Local Government Reforms had
The 1976 Local Government Reforms reduced the powers of traditional rulers, giving them largely ceremonial roles with limited authority.
Nigeria is NOT a member of
Nigeria is not a member of NATO, a military alliance primarily for North American and European countries.
The greatest achievement of nationalist movement in Africa is the
The nationalist movement’s greatest achievement was securing the sovereignty of most African states, leading to their independence from colonial rule.
The administrative headquarters of O.A.U. is in
The administrative headquarters of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U.), now the African Union, is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The World Health Organisation is an agency of
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, focused on global health issues.
The organ of the United Nations primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security is the
The Security Council is tasked with maintaining international peace and security, with powers to impose sanctions and authorize military action.
Which of these groups of African leaders is closely associated with the formation of the O.A.U.?
Julius Nyerere, Kwame Nkrumah, and Haile Selassie were key figures in the formation of the O.A.U. in 1963, advocating for African unity.
The major advantage of creating more states in Nigeria is that
Creating more states brings government closer to the people by decentralizing power and addressing local needs more effectively.
Which of the following principal officials was NOT a member of the state House of Assembly?
The clerk of the House is an administrative officer, not a member of the state House of Assembly, unlike the speaker and leader.
According to the 1976 Local Government Reforms, the chief executive of a local government council is the
The 1976 Local Government Reforms designated the chairman as the chief executive of the local government council.
One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920’s was the
The 1920s, particularly with the Clifford Constitution of 1922, introduced the elective principle in British West Africa, allowing limited voting rights.
The principle of regionalism was introduced into Nigerian politics by the
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced regionalism by dividing Nigeria into three regions: Northern, Eastern, and Western.
The Nigeria Council was created by
Frederick Lugard created the Nigerian Council in 1914 as an advisory body following the amalgamation of Nigeria.
A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was
The Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 created the post of Prime Minister, with Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as the first appointee.
A common provision in the 1963 and 1979 constitutions is the
Both the 1963 and 1979 constitutions provided for a Judicial Service Commission to oversee judicial appointments and discipline.
Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in
Africans were first elected to the Legislative Council in Nigeria in 1923 under the Clifford Constitution, a milestone in British West Africa.
Under the independence constitution, the head of government was the
Under the 1960 Independence Constitution, the head of government was the prime minister, with Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as the first.
The Nigerian National Alliance of the first Republic was made up of
The Nigerian National Alliance (NNA) in the First Republic was a coalition of the NPC and NNDP, formed to contest elections.
When did the Federal Military Government abolish the four regions in Nigeria?
The four regions were abolished in 1966 by General Aguiyi-Ironsi, who introduced a unitary system through Decree 34.
The headquarters of the Economic Commission of Africa is located in
The Economic Commission of Africa, a UN body, has its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The following are members of the Commonwealth EXCEPT
Gabon is not a member of the Commonwealth, which includes former British colonies like Lesotho, Jamaica, and Kenya.
One of the functions of the Ministry of External Affairs is the
The Ministry of External Affairs (now Foreign Affairs) promotes Nigeria’s national interest through diplomacy and international relations.
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, the U.K., Russia (which succeeded the U.S.S.R. in 1991), the U.S.A., and France.
Before the O.A.U. was formed in 1963, Nigeria was a member of the
Nigeria was part of the Monrovia Bloc, a group of conservative African states advocating gradual unity, before the OAU’s formation.
Which of the following has NOT been a Secretary-General of the O.A.U?
Adebayo Adedeji was not a Secretary-General of the OAU; he was a prominent Nigerian economist and head of the Economic Commission for Africa.
The appointment of the Secretary-General of the O.A.U is made by the
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the highest organ of the OAU, appoints the Secretary-General.
Nigeria is a member of
Nigeria is a member of the OAU (now AU), the UNO, and ECOWAS, but not NATO or the O.A.S.
Which of the following pairs are members of ECOWAS?
Cape Verde and Burkina Faso are both members of ECOWAS, while Cameroon, Congo, and Zaire (now DRC) are not.
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