Oxford English Dictionary has added new Nigerian English words, celebrating the country's culture and creativity. Dr. Kingsley Ugwuanyi highlighted this milestone.

The new words depict an average Nigerian’s daily life, as well as the strong street mannerisms and Pidgin English, which are quickly gaining acceptance throughout Africa and beyond.

So far, Nigeria does not appear to have reached that point. Society, at least as indexed by the entertainment industry, continues to confound observers with its dynamism and resilience.

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Young Nigerians are leaving the country in increasing numbers in search of a better life. It's a trend that even has it's own word — Japa — Yoruba for "to run, or escape." ...

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A Nigerian social media influencer has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a his role in a fraud syndicate in which he conspired to launder $300 million. Brad Callas November 9, 2022 ...