Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the
Shagari Regime
Buhari Regime
Gowon Regime
Babangida Regime
Correct answer is B
Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the Buhari Regime.
The attempt to kidnap Alhaji Umaru Dikko and bring him back to Nigeria to answer charges brought against him was foiled by the British police. This strained the relationship between Nigeria and Britain in such a way that both countries recalled their ambassadors even though relations were normalized later.
The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by
propaganda
national interest
military power
diplomacy
Correct answer is B
The activities of Nigeria in the international community are primarily influenced by national interest.
National interest should be said to be the basis of Nigeria's foreign policy while others revolve around it.
Other factors that influence Nigeria's foreign policy are:
1. Size of the country
2. Population
3. Geographical location
4. Type of government/previous government.
5. Historical background
6. Public opinion
7. Ideology
8. Industrial/Technological strength
9. Military strength
10. Economic factor
Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by the
volume of her oil revenue
sizes of her refineries
accessibility of her oil fields
low sulphur content of her crude
Correct answer is A
Nigeria's influence in OPEC is determined by volume of oil revenue.
Nigeria has its own trust fund which is estimated at about ninety million naria in the African Development Bank (ADB). From this aid is given to needy countries. This marvelous achievement is due to the volume of Nigeria's oil revenues. This in no small measure boosts the economy of Nigeria.
The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over
trade
exploration rights
territory
fishing rights
Correct answer is C
The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over territory.
The people of Cameroun have been calming that Bakasi pennisula belongs to them. But Nigeria strongly maintains that the pennisula is one of her territories.
The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the
Nigerian police
federal government
local government
civil service
Correct answer is C
The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to local government.
Some of the important features of the reform are:
1. Introduction of uniform system
2. Federal government became directly involved in the running of local government
3. Introduction of local government service commission.
4. Special functions of local government eg Primary education.
5. Full time chairmen and supervisory Councillors.
6. Exclusion of traditional rulers from local government councils
7. Grants
8. Election of chairmen and Councillors
9. Establishment of traditional/Emirate council
10. The committee system.