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 ...

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.

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.

Nigeria’s decision to only teach in local Nigerian langauges is another example of Nigeria’s basket case status. English remains the language of international business.

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 ...

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 ...

With five Nigerian languages among the top 100 languages spoken worldwide, Nigeria is conspicuous on the world language map. However, a lot needs to be Sunday, June 29, 2025 Advertise With Us E-paper ...

Babatope Babalobi Twenty nine Nigerian minor languages have become extinct, while another 29 minor languages are in danger of extinction. Three Nigeria’s major languages –Yoruba, Igbo, and ...

Of Nigeria's 529 official languages, 62 are "in trouble" or "dying", the Lagos-based Guardian newspaper reports, external. Up to 200 Nigerian languages may be at risk in the future, the paper says.

In Nigeria, hundreds of languages are spoken. That makes it tough for bird sellers to decide what language to teach a parrot. In Nigeria, parrots speaking the wrong language don’t fly ...