Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
The political party with the most radical orientation in the First Republic was the
NEPU
NPC
NCNC
AG
Correct answer is A
The party championed the interest of the local populace - the talakawas i.e. it sought to change the status – quo, a move which made the tradition rulers to distance themselves from the party.
A major recommendation of the Henry Willink Commission was the
Protection of special interests
Creation of more administrative units
Inclusion of a bill of rights in the 1960 Constitution
Need to ensure the educational rights of the people
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
One major inadequacy of the Richards Constitution was that
It was introduced without due and exhaustive consultations
The official members of the legislature were too many
It could not solve Nigeria’s economic and social problems
It did not cater for the interest of the minorities
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The Tin Producers’ Association was formed in 1929 to
Increase the production of tin
Alleviate the hardship of miners
Regulate the supply of tin
Introduce modern methods of production
Correct answer is C
Unrestricted production of the mineral would lead to the fall in pricest.
Develop Nigerian industries
Increase Nigeria’s Gross National Product
Exclude cheap Japanese textiles
Regulate trade between Nigeria and other countries
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.