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Question 1461
jamb 2000

The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in

ANew York
BWashington DC
CLos Angeles
DSan Francisco
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Question 1462
jamb 2000

How many countries constitute the Economic Community of West African States?

A16
B15
C13
D11
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Question 1463
jamb 2000

One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to

Aharmonize the oil policies of member countries
Bdiscipline erring oil - producing countries
Cdetermine oil prices in the international market
DAssist non -oil producing developing states
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Question 1464
jamb 2000

The foreign policy thrust of the Babangida administration was

Aeconomic diplomacy
Bwar against narcotics
Cmilitary aggression
DAfrican interest
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Question 1465
jamb 2000

Nigeria's relations with African countries are underscored by its policy of

Anon - alignment
Bafrocentrism
Cpolitical diplomacy
Dpeaceful co-existence
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Question 1466
jamb 2000

Which of the following world powers was the first to come to Nigeria's aid during the civil war?

ABritain
BU S A
CGermany
DUSSR
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Question 1467
jamb 2000

Nigeria's quest for a leadership role in Africa hinges principally on her

Amilitary might
Beconomic strength
Csize and population
Dgenerosity
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Question 1468
jamb 2000

The Technical Aid Corps scheme in Nigeria aims at strengthening relations with

Acountries in the Northern Hemisphere
Bcountries in the Southern Hemisphere
CAfrican countries
DWest African countries
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Question 1469
jamb 2000

Nigerians opposed the Defence Pact with Britain at independence because it

Awas forced on Nigeria, by Britian
Bwas very ambiguous
Cwas of no benefit to Nigeria
Doffended their pride at independence
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Question 1470
jamb 2000

The first African Secretary General of the United Nations is

AKofi Annan
BJoe Garba
CBoutrous Boutrous Ghali
DIbrahim Gambari
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Question 1471
jamb 2000

In 1991, the African Economic Community Treaty was signed in

AAddis Ababa
BAbuja
CLome
DTripoli
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Question 1472
jamb 2000

Prior to the formation of the OAU in 1963, Nigeria identified with the

AMonorovia Group
BCasablanca Group
CBrazzaville Group
DLibreville Group
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Question 1473
jamb 2000

A characteristic of most pre-colonial governments in Nigeria is that they

Ahad no defined functions
Bperformed only executive functions
Chad no clear separation of powers
Dobserved independence of the judiciary
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Question 1474
jamb 2000

Residual powers in the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria were vested in the

Alocal and state governments
Bstate government
Cfederal government
Dlocal government
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Question 1475
jamb 2000

The Nigerian Public Complaints Commission as the Ombudsman suffers most from

Apoor knowledge of the workings of the public service
Bmanipulation by political office holders
Ctoo many complaints to handle effectively
Dlack of power to enforce its decisions
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Question 1476
jamb 2000

In the 1930s, the political movement that challenged the NNDP domination of Lagos politics was the

ANYM
BAG
CNPC
DNCNC
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Question 1477
jamb 2000

In Nigeria, the Local Government Service Commission is set up by the

Alocal government councils
Bfederal government
Cstate government
Dlocal government chairman
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Question 1478
jamb 2000

Which of the following contributed greatly to the introduction of the Clifford Constitution?

ANigerian National Democratic Party
BLagos Youth Moverment
CNigerian Youth Movement
DNational Congress of British West Africa
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Question 1479
jamb 2000

Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was

AHead of state
BGovernor General
CPrime Minister
DLieutenant Governor
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Question 1480
jamb 2000

The day-to-day operation of public corporations is the direct responsibility of the

Amanagement
Bunion workers
Csupervising ministry
Dboard of directors
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