Nigeria's first participation in a United Nations peace-keeping operation was in
Angola
Lebanon
Chad
Congo
Correct answer is D
Nigeria's first participation in a United Nations peace-keeping operation was in Congo.
Nigeria gained her Independence on the 1st of October 1960 and no sooner Nigeria became independent than she became a staunch member of United Nations Organisation. Then by the year 1960, Nigerian troops landed in Congo as one of peace-keeping contingents.
Nigeria became a front line state in the South Africa liberation struggle because of her
commitment to end colonialism
influence on African proxy wars
connection with South Africa
anti-apartheid stance
Correct answer is D
Nigeria became a frontline state in the Southern African Liberation struggle because of her anti-apartheid stance.
It should be recalled that Nigeria nationalized the Assets of British Petroleum because the company supported Apartheid Policy in South Africa which was highly against Nigeria's interests. Nigeria also championed the boycott of countries that supported and aided racism and apartheid in Africa.
The New Partnership for Africa's Development was mainly promoted by
Kenya, South Africa and Senegal
Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa
Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria
Tanzania, Burkina Faso and Egypt
Correct answer is B
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is an economic development program of the African Union. NEPAD was adopted at the 37th session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in July 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia. NEPAD aims to provide an overarching vision and policy framework for accelerating economic co-operation and integration among African countries.
NEPAD is a merger of two plans for the economic regeneration of Africa: the Millennium Partnership for the African Recovery Programme (MAP), led by Former President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa in conjunction with Former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria; and the OMEGA Plan for Africa developed by President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal
Diplomatic missions among the Commonwealth member states are referred to as
legations
high commissions
embassies
consulates
Correct answer is B
Diplomatic mission among Commonwealth member states are referred to as High Commission. The Minister representing the Government of his country in such a member country is known as High Commissioner.
The highest decision-making organ of OPEC is the
Conference
Special Fund
Board of Governors
Secretariat
Correct answer is A
The Conference is the highest decision-making organ of OPEC. The Conference is the highest and the most powerful of all the organs of OPEC.
The Conference takes major decisions in terms of fixing of oil prices and the determination of the production level of oil for each member country.
Other Functions are as follows:
1. Formulation of the general policy of the organization and determination of the appropriate methods and means of its implementation.
2. Appointment of the Secretary-General the Deputy Secretary, the Chairman and the alternate Chairman of the Board of Governors.
3. Approves the appointment of the members of the Board of Governors.
4. Considers application for membership of the OPEC
5. Considers and approves the budget for the organisation submitted by the Board of Governors.
6. Considers and approves all reports and recommendations submitted by the Board of Governors concerning the affairs of the organisation.
7. Approves the appointment of auditors that audit the account of the organisation.