The Commonwealth Games were last hosted by Nigeria in

Analyze the question: It asks about the last time Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth Games. This is a factual recall question, so there's no calculation, only the right date.

Explain the concept: The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event held every four years among members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Nigeria has been a member since independence in 1960. It has taken part in the Games for decades, but hosting is rare.

Working through the facts:

• Nigeria has never hosted the Commonwealth Games. The Games have been held in places like Canada, England, Australia, Scotland, Jamaica, New Zealand, India, Malaysia, and Wales.
• Nigeria has hosted other major events, for example the All-Africa Games in 1973 (Lagos) and 2003 (Abuja), the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1999, and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 1999.
• The Commonwealth Games years in the options don't match any Nigerian hosting. The 2002 Games were in Manchester, England. Nigeria did host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Abuja in December 2003, and the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja.

Identify the answer: The question's wording is flawed. The likely intended reference is the 2003 event in Abuja, which is the CHOGM (and the All-Africa Games in the same year), and that matches option C.

I should be honest here: strictly speaking, Nigeria has never hosted the Commonwealth Games themselves. Among the options, 2003 is the only year in which Nigeria hosted a major Commonwealth-related event (CHOGM in Abuja), so C is the answer to pick in the exam.

Tip: For JAMB Government questions on Nigeria and international organisations, link the year to the event:

• 2003 = Abuja (CHOGM and the 8th All-Africa Games)
• Remember "2003 in Abuja" and you will recognise it quickly.

If you see a question like this, choose the option that matches the known Nigerian hosting year, even if the wording is slightly off.