has said Nigeria has over 563 indigenous languages, with 29 of the languages critically endangered, and the ones such Njerep and Ichen, on the brink of extinction. Speaking at an event to mark the ...

The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Andrey Podelyshev has outlined an ambitious plan to increase the number of African ...

English is Nigeria’s official language. It is also the language of instruction in all levels of education. The objective of the new policy is “to promote, and enhance the cultivation and use ...

In Nigeria, a growing number of friends are embracing Chinese learning—a testament to the language’s allure and our collective commitment to multicultural dialogue,” he said.

In Nigeria, for instance, there are over 500 recognized languages, according to linguists. Out of this number, there are three major languages, namely the Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa, while English was ...

Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 525 native languages spoken. Spoken-language-in-Nigeria Many of these languages are from the three major African ...

Encouraging the use of the mother tongue does not negate the importance of the English Language in creating a connection with the rest of the global community. However, Nigeria also needs to gain ...

Whereby the pupil is, the language of the host community is what will be used.” Nigeria has a plethora of 625 local languages and the revamp to learning will be “to promote, and enhance the ...

President Bola Tinubu has described Mike Ejeagha, who passed on at 95 as one of Nigeria's greatest folklorists, songwriters, ...

One of the drivers is 25-year-old Usman Isa from Nasarawa in central Nigeria. He arrived here a few years ago. USMAN ISA: (Non-English language spoken). AKINWOTU: How much do you make in a day?