
50 Nigerian costom services and current affairs pass questions and answers
SECTION A: Nigeria Customs Service (1–25)
1. What is the full meaning of NCS?
A. Nigerian Customs Squad
B. Nigeria Customs Service
C. National Customs System
D. Nigerian Cargo Service
Answer: B
2. The Nigeria Customs Service operates under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Interior
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Trade
Answer: C
3. Who is the head of the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Inspector General
B. Comptroller-General
C. Director-General
D. Chief Controller
Answer: B
4. One major duty of the Nigeria Customs Service is to:
A. Conduct elections
B. Protect borders and collect revenue
C. Maintain law courts
D. Issue passports
Answer: B
5. Which of these is a rank in the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Superintendent
B. Assistant Comptroller
C. Sergeant
D. Constable
Answer: B
6. Smuggling is best defined as:
A. Importing goods legally
B. Exporting goods freely
C. Bringing goods illegally across borders
D. Paying customs duties
Answer: C
7. Customs duties are paid on:
A. Only exports
B. Only imports
C. Imports and exports
D. Passports
Answer: C
8. Which uniform color is commonly associated with Customs officers?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Khaki
D. Black
Answer: C
9. Nigeria shares land borders with how many countries?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: B
10. Which of these is NOT a function of Customs?
A. Border security
B. Revenue generation
C. Arrest smugglers
D. Conduct census
Answer: D
11. Customs officers work mostly at:
A. Schools
B. Borders and ports
C. Hospitals
D. Courts
Answer: B
12. Import duty is paid when goods are:
A. Produced locally
B. Exported
C. Brought into the country
D. Destroyed
Answer: C
13. Which document is required for clearing goods at ports?
A. Birth certificate
B. Bill of lading
C. Voter’s card
D. Admission letter
Answer: B
14. Which arm of government supervises Customs?
A. Judiciary
B. Legislature
C. Executive
D. Traditional council
Answer: C
15. Which agency fights smuggling alongside Customs?
A. FRSC
B. NDLEA
C. NCDC
D. INEC
Answer: B
16. The headquarters of Nigeria Customs Service is in:
A. Lagos
B. Kaduna
C. Abuja
D. Port Harcourt
Answer: C
17. Which of these goods is commonly prohibited?
A. Rice
B. Cars
C. Hard drugs
D. Cement
Answer: C
18. Customs revenue goes mainly to:
A. State governments
B. Local governments
C. Federal Government
D. Private firms
Answer: C
19. Which sea port is the busiest in Nigeria?
A. Calabar Port
B. Warri Port
C. Tin Can Island Port
D. Onne Port
Answer: C
20. Customs officers are trained to:
A. Teach in schools
B. Enforce trade laws
C. Treat patients
D. Build roads
Answer: B
21. Which year was Nigeria Customs Service established?
A. 1861
B. 1891
C. 1914
D. 1960
Answer: B
22. Which border is Nigeria’s largest land border?
A. Idiroko
B. Jibia
C. Seme
D. Illela
Answer: C
23. Which document shows the value of imported goods?
A. Invoice
B. ID card
C. Passport
D. Certificate
Answer: A
24. Customs helps in preventing:
A. Education
B. Tourism
C. Illegal trade
D. Agriculture
Answer: C
25. Which body makes Customs laws?
A. Courts
B. National Assembly
C. Police
D. Army
Answer: B
SECTION B: Current Affairs (26–50)
26. Who is the current President of Nigeria (2026)?
A. Muhammadu Buhari
B. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
C. Goodluck Jonathan
D. Yemi Osinbajo
Answer: B
27. Nigeria operates which system of government?
A. Parliamentary
B. Military
C. Federal
D. Unitary
Answer: C
28. The capital of Nigeria is:
A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
C. Abuja
D. Benin
Answer: C
29. How many states are in Nigeria?
A. 30
B. 34
C. 36
D. 37
Answer: C
30. Nigeria has how many geopolitical zones?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: B
31. The Nigerian currency is:
A. Dollar
B. Pound
C. Naira
D. Euro
Answer: C
32. Who is the current Vice President of Nigeria?
A. Atiku Abubakar
B. Kashim Shettima
C. Peter Obi
D. Babagana Zulum
Answer: B
33. The National Assembly consists of:
A. Senate only
B. House of Assembly only
C. Senate and House of Representatives
D. Supreme Court
Answer: C
34. The Nigerian Police emergency number is:
A. 767
B. 111
C. 112
D. 911
Answer: C
35. INEC is responsible for:
A. Security
B. Elections
C. Education
D. Health
Answer: B
36. Nigeria joined ECOWAS in:
A. 1960
B. 1975
C. 1983
D. 1999
Answer: B
37. Which is Nigeria’s largest ethnic group by population?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa/Fulani
D. Tiv
Answer: C
38. The Nigerian national anthem was reintroduced in:
A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2025
D. 2026
Answer: B
39. The Supreme Court is headed by the:
A. Attorney General
B. Chief Judge
C. Chief Justice of Nigeria
D. Senate President
Answer: C
40. Nigeria’s main export product is:
A. Cocoa
B. Palm oil
C. Crude oil
D. Rubber
Answer: C
41. The Nigerian flag has how many colors?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
42. Democracy Day in Nigeria is celebrated on:
A. May 29
B. June 12
C. July 1
D. October 1
Answer: B
43. Nigeria gained independence in:
A. 1957
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1963
Answer: C
44. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lasts for:
A. 6 months
B. 9 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years
Answer: C
45. Which body controls monetary policy in Nigeria?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. CBN
C. NDIC
D. NNPC
Answer: B
46. Nigeria is a member of:
A. NATO
B. AU
C. EU
D. ASEAN
Answer: B
47. The longest river in Nigeria is:
A. River Benue
B. River Niger
C. River Kaduna
D. River Ogun
Answer: B
48. Who is the current Senate President (2026)?
A. Bukola Saraki
B. Godswill Akpabio
C. Ahmed Lawan
D. Dino Melaye
Answer: B
49. Which ministry handles internal security?
A. Defence
B. Interior
C. Justice
D. Power
Answer: B
50. The Nigerian Armed Forces include all except:
A. Army
B. Navy
C. Air Force
D. Customs
Answer: D
SECTION C: Mathematics (51–75)
51. What is 25% of 200?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
Answer: B
52. Simplify: 8 × 6 ÷ 4
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: B
53. What is the LCM of 4 and 6?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 24
Answer: C
54. Solve: 15 + 20 − 5
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C
56. What is 3²?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 12
D. 15
Answer: B
57. If a car travels 60km in 1 hour, how far in 3 hours?
A. 120km
B. 150km
C. 180km
D. 200km
Answer: C
58. ½ + ¼ = ?
A. ½
B. ¾
C. ¼
D. 1
Answer: B
59. What is the square root of 81?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C
60. Convert 0.75 to percentage.
A. 7.5%
B. 75%
C. 0.75%
D. 750%
Answer: B
61. What is 1000 − 275?
A. 725
B. 700
C. 675
D. 750
Answer: A
72. The perimeter of a square of side 5cm is:
A. 10cm
B. 15cm
C. 20cm
D. 25cm
Answer: C
73. 10³ means:
A. 30
B. 100
C. 300
D. 1000
Answer: D
64. What is the value of π (approx)?
A. 2.14
B. 3.14
C. 4.14
D. 5.14
Answer: B
65. 45 ÷ 5 = ?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C
66. Find the average of 2, 4, 6.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: B
67. What is 20% of 50?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer: B
68. A triangle has how many sides?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B
69. What is 7 × 9?
A. 56
B. 63
C. 72
D. 81
Answer: B
70. Solve: 100 ÷ (5 × 4)
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10
Answer: B
71. What is the next number: 2, 4, 6, __?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: B
72. Convert ½ to decimal.
A. 0.25
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 1.00
Answer: B
73. What is 1km in meters?
A. 100m
B. 500m
C. 1000m
D. 1500m
Answer: C
74. 5² + 3² = ?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 34
D. 40
Answer: C
75. If x = 5, find 2x + 3.
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer: D
76. What is 60% of 200?
A. 100
B. 110
C. 120
D. 130
Answer: C
SECTION D: English Language (76–100)
76. Choose the correct spelling:
A. Goverment
B. Government
C. Govermant
D. Govermentt
Answer: B
77. Opposite of “increase” is:
A. Add
B. Reduce
C. Improve
D. Raise
Answer: B
78. A synonym for “happy” is:
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Joyful
D. Weak
Answer: C
79. Choose the correct sentence:
A. He don’t know
B. He doesn’t know
C. He didn’t knows
D. He don’t knows
Answer: B
80. The plural of “child” is:
A. Childs
B. Children
C. Childes
D. Childrens
Answer: B
81. Fill in the blank: She ___ to school every day.
A. go
B. going
C. goes
D. gone
Answer: C
82. A noun is a:
A. Action word
B. Naming word
C. Describing word
D. Joining word
Answer: B
83. Choose the correct tense: I ___ him yesterday.
A. see
B. seen
C. saw
D. seeing
Answer: C
84. Opposite of “strong” is:
A. Big
B. Weak
C. Hard
D. Tall
Answer: B
85.Which is a verb?
A. Table
B. Run
C. Chair
D. Book
Answer: B
86. Choose the correct option: She is ___ honest woman.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: B
87. The word “quickly” is a/an:
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Answer: D
88. Choose the correct spelling:
A. Neccessary
B. Necesary
C. Necessary
D. Neccesary
Answer: C
89. A sentence must begin with a:
A. Full stop
B. Capital letter
C. Comma
D. Question mark
Answer: B
90. Opposite of “old” is:
A. Big
B. Tall
C. Young
D. Small
Answer: C
91. Choose the correct word: The book is ___ the table.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. by
Answer: B
92. Which is a punctuation mark?
A. And
B. But
C. Full stop
D. Verb
Answer: C
93. A synonym for “begin” is:
A. Stop
B. End
C. Start
D. Close
Answer: C
94. Choose the correct sentence:
A. They is coming
B. They are coming
C. They was coming
D. They be coming
Answer: B
95. Which word is an adjective?
A. Quickly
B. Run
C. Beautiful
D. Sing
Answer: C
96. Fill in the blank: He ___ finished the work.
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. having
Answer: A
97. The plural of “man” is:
A. Mans
B. Men
C. Mens
D. Manies
Answer: B
98. Choose the correct word: I ___ rice yesterday.
A. eat
B. eaten
C. ate
D. eating
Answer: C
99. A word used instead of a noun is called:
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
Answer: C
100. Opposite of “easy” is:
A. Simple
B. Hard
C. Soft
D. Light
Answer: B
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