Publisher's Synopsis
Proverbs are often figurative formulas, expressing a truth of experience or advice of practical wisdom.
With this book, you will discover these truths and advice of Nigerian wisdom which will undoubtedly allow you to discover a glimpse of Nigerian culture. In Nigeria, the official language and the many spoken languages reflect its incredible cultural and ethnic diversity. Official Language:- English
- Used in government, education, law, business, and media.
- A legacy of British colonial rule.
- Nigerian English (and Nigerian Pidgin, an English-based creole) are widely spoken, especially in urban areas.
Nigeria is home to over 500 languages, but three dominate by population and political importance:
1. Hausa
- Spoken mainly in the north.
- Also a lingua franca in northern Nigeria and across West Africa.
- Written in both Latin and Arabic (Ajami) scripts.
- Spoken primarily in the southwest (Lagos, Ibadan, etc.).
- Rich literary tradition and widely used in media, religion, and education.
- Spoken mainly in the southeast.
- Also used in media, culture, and education in that region.
- Fulfulde - Spoken by the Fulani people across the north.
- Kanuri - Spoken in the northeast (Borno region).
- Tiv, Edo, Urhobo, Ibibio, Efik, Ijaw - Spoken in central and southern Nigeria.
- Also called Naija.
- An English-based creole language used widely across ethnic lines.
- Common in informal speech, music, comedy, and urban culture.
- Becoming increasingly important in media and entertainment.
English is the official language.
Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo are the three major regional languages.
Pidgin English is a unifying informal language.
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