Nigeria is multilingual, though the exact number of local or indigenous languages spread over its about 250 ethnic groups is not known, but variously estimated at between 350 and 550.

Opinion - It is no longer a new thing in Nigeria of today to see a Nigerian child who cannot speak his native language or the native language of his immediate environment. It is bad to an extent ...

The National Librarian/CEO, National Library of Nigeria, (NLN), Prof Chinwe Anunobi, has said Nigeria has over 563 indigenous languages, with 29 of the languages critically endangered, and the ...

There are about 625 local languages in Nigeria, he said, and the policy would be applied nationally. ”Since the first six years of school should be in the mother tongue.

In some regions in Nigeria especially the South-South, 'pidgin' has acquired a mother tongue status, such that many youths are unable to communicate in the local languages any more.

Dozens of local languages in Nigeria are under threat because of neglect and outside influences, it's been reported. Of Nigeria's 529 official languages, 62 are "in trouble" or "dying", the Lagos ...

According to noble laureate, language is a beautiful tool for expression. “In the last head count, it was discovered that there were 300 languages in Nigeria.

Another challenge is the number of languages spoken in Nigeria - more than 600. It’s not immediately clear when the government will start implementing the new system.

Nigerian languages and traditions are said to be under threat from foreign influences Dozens of local languages in Nigeria are under threat because of neglect and outside influences, it's been ...

Nigerian languages and traditions are said to be under threat from foreign influences Dozens of local languages in Nigeria are under threat because of neglect and outside influences, it's been ...