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Child marriage and its consequences Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation Healthy Self-esteem: Characteristics and Benefits of Healthy Self-esteem Causes of Environmental Problems Effects of Environmental Problems and Solutions to Environmental Problems Consequences of Drug Trafficking and Solutions to Drug Trafficking Drug Trafficking: Reasons for Drug Trafficking Self-esteem: How to overcome Low Self-esteem What is Low Self-esteem? Characteristics of Low Self-esteem Low Self-esteem: Causes of Low Self-esteem Consequences of Conflicts and Solutions to Conflict Global acronyms and their meanings Nigerian Acronyms and their Meanings Meaning and Objectives of Social Studies What are Environmental Problems? What is Conflict? Causes of Conflict Self-esteem: What is Self-esteem? Marriage - Forms of Marriage Marriage - Types of Marriage Harmful Traditional Practices in NigeriaAcademic Questions in Social Studies
An ancient mode of transportation that requires the use of donkeys and camels is termed _____.
A. Human trans-animal
B. Human trans-ancient
C. Human-animal transportation
D. Human mechanical movement
E. Human porterage
F. Human trans-old
Rail transportation is a type of land transportation.
A. True
B. False
The following statements are true concerning transportation except _____.
A. Transportation is defined as the movement of goods, persons and animals from one point to another.
B. Means of transportation is not the same thing as Mode of transportation
C. Land transportation is a means of transportation
D. Rail transportation is a type of land transport
E. Pipeline typically transports liquid and gaseous products
F. Human porterage is an ancient mode of transportation
Which of the following is not a Nigerian acronym?
A. NBA
B. ISO
C. KAI
D. NAEC
E. NAPEP
F. MMIA
The acronym ICPC means _____.
The black shield in the Nigerian Coat of Arm represents the _____.
A. Strength of Nigeria
B. Pride of Nigeria
C. Dark complexion of Nigerians
D. Dignity of Nigeria
E. Fertile soil of Nigeria
F. Beauty of Nigeria
Which of the following is not a Nigerian National Symbol?
A. The Nigerian Flag
B. The Nigerian National Anthem
C. The Nigerian National Pledge
D. The Nigerian Naira (NGN)
E. The Nigerian National Identity Card
F. None of the above
Concerning drug trafficking, which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. Drug trafficking is synonymous to drug possession
B. Drug trafficking is a criminal act under the constitution of a state
C. The use of trafficked drugs can jeopardize one's health
D. Drug trafficking is defined as the transfer, selling, importing or exporting of illegal drugs from the point of production to the final consumers
E. LSD, cannabis and crack are examples of drugs trafficked
F. None of the above
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Most often, when we listen to news, we may hear one or more acronyms used. It is generally a smart idea when we are able to decipher the meanings of frequently used acronyms, especially as a social science student.
An acronym is an abbreviated word that is formed from the first letters of a set of words.
As an instance, African Union (a set of words) can be abbreviated to AU.
AU can therefore be regarded as an acronym or abbreviation of African Union.
Please read on homonyms with various examples here.
Different fields of study have got their respective acronyms. For instance we could have the followings:
The table below shows some Nigerian related acronyms and their meanings:
Acronyms |
Meanings |
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AAAN |
Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria |
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ABCON |
Association of Bureau de Change of Nigeria |
|
ACF |
Arewa Consultative Forum |
|
ANA |
Association of Nigerian Authors |
|
APHPN |
Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria |
|
ASUU |
Academic Staff Union of Universities |
|
BON |
Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria |
|
CAN |
Christian Association of Nigeria |
|
CBN |
Central Bank of Nigeria |
|
CJN |
Chief Justice of Nigeria |
|
CFO |
Central Forecasting Office |
|
EFCC |
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission |
|
FAAN |
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria |
|
FCT |
Federal Capital Territory |
|
FESTAC |
Festival of Arts and Culture |
|
FEC |
Federal Executive Council |
|
FEMA |
Federal Emergency Management Agency |
|
FIRS |
Federal Inline Revenue Services |
|
FRSC |
Federal Road Safety Commission |
|
GCE |
General Certificate Examination |
|
ICAN |
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria |
|
ICPC |
Independent Corrupt Practice and other related offences Commission |
|
INEC |
Independent National Electorate Commission |
|
JAMB |
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board |
|
KAI |
Kick Against Indiscipline |
|
LAMATA |
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority |
|
LASTMA |
Lagos State Traffic Management |
|
LAWMA |
Lagos State Management Authority |
|
MAN |
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria |
|
MMIA |
Muritala Muhammed International Airport |
|
MTN |
Mobile Telephone Network |
|
NAEC |
Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission |
|
NAFDAC |
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control |
|
NAMA |
Nigeria Airspace Management Agency |
|
NAN |
News Agency of Nigeria |
|
NAPEP |
National Poverty Eradication Programme |
|
NBA |
Nigerian Bar Association |
|
NCC |
Nigeria Communications Company |
|
NCE |
National Certificate on Education |
|
NDA |
Nigeria Defense Authority |
|
NDDC |
Niger Delta Development Commission |
|
NDLEA |
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency |
|
NECO |
National Examination Council |
|
NEEDS |
National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy |
|
NEPA |
National Electric Power Authority |
|
NEPZA |
Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority |
|
NFA |
Nigerian Football Association |
|
NFF |
Nigerian Football Federation |
|
NG |
Nigeria |
|
NHRC |
National Human Rights Commission |
|
NICIS |
Nigeria Integrated Customs information System |
|
NIQS |
Nigeria institute of Quantity Surveyors |
|
NLC |
Nigeria Labour Congress |
|
NMA |
Nigeria Medical Association |
|
NNPC |
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation |
|
NNS |
Nigerian Naval Ship |
|
NP/NPF |
Nigerian Police / Nigerian Police Force (Old) |
|
NRC |
Nigeria Railway Corporation |
|
NTA |
Nigerian Television Authority |
|
NUC |
Nigerian University Commission |
|
NUJ |
Nigerian Union of Journalist |
|
NUT |
Nigerian Union of Teachers |
|
NSE |
Nigeria Stock Exchange |
|
NYSC |
National Youth Service Corps |
|
OPC |
Oodua Peoples Congress |
|
OYC |
Ohaneze Youth Council |
|
PHCN |
Power Holding Corporation of Nigeria |
|
PTF |
Petroleum Trust Fund |
|
SAN |
Senior Advocate of Nigeria |
|
SON |
Standards Organization of Nigeria |
|
SSS |
State Security Service |
|
UBE |
Universal Basic Education |
|
UTME |
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination |
|
WAEC |
West African Examination Council |
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